Gabriel Macht, known the world over as legendary law practitioner Harvey in the provocative television drama SUITS, is confirmed to arrive in the Philippines on 8 March 2014 to visit Ormoc in the province of Leyte.
“Witnessing the devastation of typhoon Haiyan, I felt compelled to raise awareness and financial aid to help thousands of people still struggling to get back on their feet. There is so much work still to do. I'm excited to be a part of rebuilding and I'm hoping that so many more will join the effort,” Macht shared.
Aside from his role in Suits, Gabriel was also seen in Edward Zwick's highly acclaimed, “Love & Other Drugs” where he starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway who were both nominated for Golden Globes® for their performances.
On the big screen, Gabriel also starred in the comic book inspired film, “The Spirit” as the titular character opposite Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes directed by Frank Miller. He was previously seen in Robert De Niro's critically acclaimed film, “The Good Shepherd” with Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie.
Gabriel's additional screen credits include the comic drama "Middle Men" with Giovanni Ribisi and Luke Wilson, the arctic thriller "Whiteout" with Kate Beckinsale, the romantic comedy “Because I Said So” with Diane Keaton; Joel Schumacher's “Bad Company” opposite Anthony Hopkins; “The Recruit” opposite Al Pacino and Colin Farrell; “Behind Enemy Lines” with Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman and “American Outlaws” where he first starred opposite Colin Farrell. His role in “A Love Song for Bobby Long” garnered Macht critical acclaim for his performance as the tormented writer, Lawson Pines' starring opposite John Travolta and Johansson in the 2004 film.
On television, Gabriel had guest starring roles on “Sex and the City,” and "Spin City" and was a regular on Steven Spielberg's supernatural drama for NBC “The Others,” and starred as William Holden in ABC's “The Audrey Hepburn Story“.
Gabriel remains active in the theater and is involved with the Mad Dog Theater Company in New York where he performed the play “To Whom It May Concern” for the company at the Belgrade International Theatre Festival in 1997. His other theater credits include “Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile" at Promenade Theater Off Broadway and Theater on the Square in San Francisco; Roger Kumble's “Turnaround” at the Coast Playhouse in Los Angeles; “La Ronde” directed by Joanne Woodward at Williamstown Theater Festival; “What the Butter Saw” directed by Joe Dowling at Arena Stage in Washington DC.
Gabriel first won over audiences with his debut role at age eight in the film “Why Would I Lie.” opposite Treat Williams. For his performance, Gabriel was nominated for the Best Young Motion Picture Actor Award. Briefly withdrawing from the business as a child, he returned as an adult with favorable roles that further developed his talents.
Gabriel studied theatre at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh and currently resides in New York, Los Angeles, and the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Macht's visit is made possible by Globe Telecom's Project Wonderful program.
Additional photo from: usanetwork.com
