Gabriel Jarret
Gabriel Jarret (born Gabriel Kronsberg; January 1, 1970) is an American actor. He began his career in 1981. He is best known for his role as the young genius Mitch Taylor in the 1985 comedy film Real Genius in which he co-starred with Val Kilmer.[1][2][3]
Gabriel Jarret | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gabriel Kronsberg January 1, 1970 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor · American Sign Language interpreter |
| Years active | 1981-present |
Career
Jarret's first film was Going Ape! in 1981. His most notable appearance was as Mitch Taylor alongside Val Kilmer's Chris Knight in the movie Real Genius. Other film roles include The Karate Kid Part III, Apollo 13 and Last Days. Jarret also made television guest appearances in such shows as 21 Jump Street, L.A. Law, Party of Five, and The West Wing.
Jarret appeared as 1st Officer Chapman in Poseidon. He performed in the Ron Howard film Frost/Nixon as Nixon speechwriter Ken Khachigian.
Jarret is also an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter who performed with Terrylene in Sweet Nothing in My Ear with the Mixed Blood Theatre Company.
Jarret is a lyricist and vocalist of the rock/alternative rock vein. In the early 1990s, Jarret fronted the Los Angeles-based rock band The Unknown. The band had limited success for a short period, once appearing at the House of Blues with Tower of Power. The band attracted some record label interest but broke up before any deals materialized.
Personal life
On September 10, 2023, Jarret was caught in a sting operation and accused of trying to lure a 14-year-old girl for sex. The "Creep Catching Unit", a civilian organization, announced that they had records of text message conversations between Jarret and a member of their group posing as a 14-year-old girl. Jarret said he was a "victim of entrapment", as she was the one sending the "explicit messages", and he only planned to meet her to "tell her to stop texting him". As of September 12, 2023, the investigation is ongoing.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Going Ape! | Boy at Funeral | |
| 1985 | Real Genius | Mitch Taylor | |
| 1989 | The Karate Kid Part III | Rudy | |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 | GNC White | |
| 1995 | The American President | Jeff | |
| 1999 | Far from Bismarck | Ted / Todd | |
| 2001 | Last Days | Travis Hill | |
| 2003 | Spin, Shoot & Run | The Clown | |
| 2005 | Rumor Has It | Conference Attendee | |
| 2006 | Poseidon | 1st Officer Chapman | |
| 2008 | Frost/Nixon | Ken Khachigian | |
| 2009 | Endless Bummer | Gabe | |
| 2010 | The Grind | Marcoux | |
| 2010 | iCrime | Christoff | |
| 2013 | Pawn | SWAT Team Captain | |
| 2014 | Reaper | Joe | |
| 2015 | Going Bongo | Brian Kaufman | |
| 2016 | Hero of the Underworld | Rico | |
| 2017 | Swing State | Parking Enforcer | |
| 2019 | Limbo | John | |
| 2021 | 13 Minutes | Greg | |
| 2022 | Ask Me to Dance | Father Mitchell | |
| TBA | Gym Rat | Doctor | |
| TBA | Tales from the Dead Zone | Gabriel |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 21 Jump Street | Ricky | Episode: "Champagne High" |
| 1988 | The Bronx Zoo | Aaron Issacson | Episode: "When I Paint My Masterpiece" |
| 1989 | Freddy's Nightmares | John Powers | Episode: "Identity Crisis" |
| 1993 | At Home with the Webbers | Thomas | Television film |
| 1993 | L.A. Law | Jeremy | Episode: "The Green, Green Grass of Home" |
| 1999 | Party of Five | Anders | Episode: "Naked" |
| 1999 | City Guys | Producer | Episode: "Movin' on Up" |
| 2002 | First Monday | Willis' Attorney | Episode: "Strip Search" |
| 2003 | The West Wing | Jason | Episode: "Guns Not Butter" |
| 2007 | The Game | Music Video Director | Episode: "Out of Bounds" |
| 2010 | The Fuzz | Detective Taylor | Television film |
| 2012 | Red Clover | Harris | |
| 2022 | Bring on the Dancing Horses | Heckle | Episode #1.1 |
References
- "Science on Screen film series shows "Real Genius"". Oklahoman.com. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- "Actor Gabriel Jarret from HLF Presents: Podstalgic". www.stitcher.com. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- "'Real Genius' Star Gabriel Jarret Gets Restraining Order Against Houseguest". TMZ. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- Silva, Gina (12 September 2023). "'Real Genius' star Gabriel Jarret accused of trying to meet 14-year-old girl for sex in Santa Monica". FOX 11 Los Angeles. Retrieved 18 September 2023.