Gabriel Jarret

Gabriel Jarret
Born
Gabriel Kronsberg

(1970-01-01) January 1, 1970 (age 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor · American Sign Language interpreter
Years active1981–present

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]

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.[citation needed]

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

  1. ^ "Science on Screen film series shows "Real Genius"". Oklahoman.com. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
  2. ^ "Actor Gabriel Jarret from HLF Presents: Podstalgic". www.stitcher.com. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
  3. ^ "'Real Genius' Star Gabriel Jarret Gets Restraining Order Against Houseguest". TMZ. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
  4. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.