Gabriel Macht’s Dad, Stephen Macht, Was on Suits

Gabriel Macht could have made a reputation for himself on “Fits,” but it surely seems, appearing chops run within the household. His father, Stephen Macht, is just not solely a seasoned actor, however was additionally a recurring character on his son’s hit drama sequence.

Stephen kicked off his appearing profession within the ’70s and was greatest identified for credit like “The Monster Squad” and Stephen King’s “Graveyard Shift,” earlier than starring reverse Gabriel’s Harvey Specter on “Fits.” The 81-year-old actor portrayed Henry Gerard, a authorized ethics professor at Harvard Legislation College. Stephen appeared in six episodes in seasons three by means of 9, along with his character each butting heads and teaming up with Harvey on a number of events. As one of many few who was conscious of Mike Ross’s secret, Gerard performed a pivotal position in protecting Mike from being uncovered as a fraud.

“Gabriel coaches me as Professor Gerard; the scholar has turn out to be the trainer.”

“Reprising my position as Professor Gerard on ‘Fits’ is a chance of a lifetime for a father,” Stephen informed The Hollywood Reporter again in 2014. “As a former drama professor who as soon as coached 15-year-old Gabriel within the position of Cyrano de Bergerac, I now expertise the fact of a task reversal. Gabriel coaches me as Professor Gerard; the scholar has turn out to be the trainer.” He continued, “As a result of we’re real-life father and son, we share an edgy, uncooked emotional honesty that drives our scenes. And that is simply plain enjoyable!”

Stephen has been married to artwork curator Suzanne Pulier for nearly 60 years. Along with Gabriel, the couple share three different youngsters: singer-songwriter Jesse Macht, tv editor Ari Macht, and Julie Macht.

Apart from his dad, Gabriel’s spouse, Jacinda Barrett, additionally had a recurring position on “Fits.” His spouse of twenty years portrayed one in all his love pursuits and a fellow lawyer, Zoe Lawford.

Study extra about Gabriel’s mother and father, and see images of their household forward.