Gabriel Swann Macht (born January 22, 1972)[2] is an American actor, widely known for his role as Harvey Specter in the USA Network series Suits (2011–2019).
Early life
Macht was born in The Bronx, New York City. He is the son of Suzanne Victoria Pulier, a museum curator and archivist, and actor Stephen Macht. He has three siblings: Jesse, a musician (who appeared on The Next Great American Band), Ari Serbin, and Julie. His family is Jewish.[3] Macht was raised in California from the age of five.
In July 2010, it was announced that Macht had signed on to star in the USA Networklegal drama series Suits, which was known under the working title A Legal Mind.[8] The series ran for nine seasons and 134 episodes, Macht appearing in all.[9] Macht began receiving co-producer credit during season 3.[10]
In 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019, his father Stephen Macht guest starred with him as Henry Gerard, an ethics professor from Harvard University.
Personal life
Macht in 2009
Macht married Australian-born actress Jacinda Barrett in 2004.[11] The couple's first child was born in August 2007 in Los Angeles.[12] They had a second child in February 2014.[13]
Macht has been friends with his Suits co-star Sarah Rafferty since they met in 1993 at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.[14]
