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Gabe Kaplan

Gabe Kaplan (born Gabriel Weston Kaplan on March 31, 1945) is an American comedian, actor, poker commentator, and professional poker player. He is best known for his role as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Gabe%20Kotter">Gabe Kotter</a> in the 1970s television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter.

Kaplan was born in Brooklyn, New York. Before his acting career, he worked as a bellhop and a stand-up comedian. His stand-up routines often centered around his childhood experiences in Brooklyn.

• Acting Career: Kaplan's breakthrough role came with Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979), where he portrayed a former Sweathog who returns to his old high school to teach a remedial class of underachieving students. He also directed several episodes of the show.
• Comedy: Prior to and during Welcome Back, Kotter, Kaplan maintained a successful <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/stand-up%20comedy">stand-up comedy</a> career, performing at various venues across the United States.
• Poker: Following his acting career, Kaplan became a prominent figure in the world of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/professional%20poker">professional poker</a>. He has appeared on numerous poker television shows, including High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark, and has competed in several World Series of Poker events. He is also a <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/poker%20commentator">poker commentator</a>.

Kaplan has been married twice. He continues to be involved in comedy, acting, and poker.