Gabriel Horn's journey in the entertainment industry began at a tender age, with a passion for acting that was evident from his earliest days. As a child, he would participate in every grade school and community theater production possible, honing his craft and developing a sense of confidence that would serve him well in his future endeavors.
By the time he was seven years old, Gabriel had already landed a series of regional Dallas, Texas commercials, advertising the neighborhood church his family attended. This early exposure to the world of advertising and television helped to fuel his desire to make films of his own.
As he entered his teenage years, Gabriel's passion for filmmaking only intensified. By the age of ten, he had saved up enough money to purchase his first video camera and began spending countless evenings and weekends convincing his family and friends to join him in his latest creative endeavors.
Gabriel's big break came when he landed a role in his first major motion picture at the age of 13. The experience of working on set, particularly meeting his idol Steve Martin on the set of Paramount Pictures' "Leap of Faith," left an indelible mark on the young actor.
By the time he was 15, Gabriel had co-written, starred in, and directed 20 episodes of the popular children's television show "Uncle Sam and The Capital Kids Club," which aired weekly on Washington D.C. Public Cable Access. This exposure caught the attention of talent manager Linda Townsend, who signed Gabriel and began sending him out for larger film roles and national commercials.
Throughout his high school years, Gabriel continued to act, write screenplays, and hone his craft. He graduated from Cleburne High School in 1996 and went on to attend the KD Studio Actors Conservatory in Dallas, where he landed commercials for Omni Hotels, Dr. Pepper, and Southwest Airlines, as well as bit parts on popular television shows such as "Walker: Texas Ranger," "The West Wing," "Disney's Tuck Everlasting," and the Academy Award-winning film "Boys Don't Cry."
In recent years, Gabriel has been busy producing and directing his own films, including the feature documentary "Lovenutz," which explores the quirky and beautiful town of Loveland, Colorado, and its passion for Valentine's Day, as well as the direct-to-DVD vampire comedy "NightCrawlers," starring Joey Greco from "TV's Cheaters."
In addition to his work in film, Gabriel has been involved with local theater organizations, including the New Palace Theaters, which he has been producing and directing for since 2003. His latest film, "Hamilton Pool," is based on the screenplay "The Red Ribbon Key," which he originally wrote for the stage, but was converted for film with the help of Xander Berkeley. Gabriel is also an active member of local film organizations in Austin, Texas, including the Austin Film Society and Reel Women.
