The cast of Welcome Back ... Stand-up comedian Gabe Kaplan was cast in the titular role as the affable and understanding Gabe ...

Read more: Sitcom Actors Who've Sadly Passed Away Gabe Kaplan was the inspiration for and central focus of "Welcome Back, Kotter." The not-always-wise teacher with an ever-ready Groucho Marx ...

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"Gabe" Kaplan (born March 31 ... He is best known for his role as Gabriel "Gabe" Kotter in the 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter, but he has become more visible in recent years in relation ...