Michael Gabel

Known for Acting

Biography

Michael Gabel is an actor and director, known for Major Payne (1995), Sally Pacholok (2015) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).

Known For (21 credits)

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Unresolved

2024

A young woman awakens alone in her new (and as-yet-unfurnished) home on New Years's Day, having skipped festivities the night before. But in an offhand attempt to make a worthwhile New Year’s resolution, she inadvertently invokes an… unconventional advisor.

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Devil in the Details

2023

After learning of an unusual local legend at a neighborhood pub — a tale derided by her local coworkers — a young woman finds the benefits of an unconventional "credit" deal almost too good to be true. But when an unexpected life change casts doubt on her ability to fulfill her side of the bargain, she must beg for the terms of her agreement to be amended.

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Familiar

2023

A groundskeeper vies against her accomplished brother for control of her house, until a mysterious cat appears to tip the balance.

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Closure Corps

2022

A master occultist revives her recently deceased father in order to take care of some unfinished business. But shortcuts in the resurrection process result in his needing to accomplish more than merely his own objectives.

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Marry Me?

2021

In the spring of 2020, as ambitious politicians self-servingly paint an overly optimistic picture of the impact of the COVID-19 virus, regular people find themselves unsure as to how to proceed. But as mask mandates and stay-at-home orders sweep the nation — and once-thriving businesses find their customers vanishing — the unexpected release from day-to-day work obligations accelerates some major life decisions… and for one couple, introduces conflict where it had previously been suppressed.

6.4

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Wonder Woman 1984

2020

A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.

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The Least Among Us

2017

A Doctor, a Lawyer, a Baker, a Fool…” Four strangers wake to find themselves imprisoned together in an apparent attempt to lift an ominous curse — provided they kill the “least gifted” among them. With scant minutes before they are forced to act, how will they arrive at their fateful decision?

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Winston

2016

Alina, eager for a promotion at work, agrees to take on what appears to be a straightforward task: Housesitting and taking care of her boss Sybil’s precious dog, Winston. But confusion sets in when Alina arrives at the home only to discover that ”Winston” is in fact a stuffed animal — leading her to question both her boss’s motives and her mental state.

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The Greater Evil

2015

A jaded political campaign operative gradually realizes the horrific true nature of the popular yet brash candidate she is working for.

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Sally Pacholok

2015

Feisty ER nurse takes on the medical establishment when she uncovers an epidemic of misdiagnosis.

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Number One With a Bullet

2010

Jack Reade is a mild-mannered academic who finally has a chance to publish his own Great American Novel. But just as he thinks his tome will see print, Pete Willoughby, a smug and influential editor, informs Jack that the book will remain locked in publishing purgatory. After an accident befalls Pete, Jack forges a desperate alliance with Carrie Singer, a disgruntled employee who also happens to be the book’s number-one fan. Together, they concoct an insane scheme to cover up Pete’s death and greenlight the book. Unfortunately, the publishing process is chock full of required approvals, and before long, other denizens of Dennison Publishing begin to fall prey to “accidents.”

3.5

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Toe to Toe

2009

Out on the lacrosse pitch, wealthy but troubled Jesse and poor but driven Tosha form an easy and deep bond, but their relationship is threatened once they enter the hallways of an elite prep school they attend in Washington, D.C. There, they must work to overcome racial and other tensions in their classmates, and in themselves, if they hope to keep their friendship alive.