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David Gail

1965 – 2024

American actor

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Lived 1965 – 2024 (aged 58). David Gail was an American actor.

David Gilbert Gail (February 27, 1965 – January 16, 2024) was an American actor.

Biography Gail starred as Danny Burke in the 1992 prime time soap opera The Round Table before portraying the recurring role of Stuart Carson, Brenda Walsh's (Shannen Doherty) fiancé on Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1993 to 1994. He also played the role of Palm Springs hotel worker "Tom" on a Season 1 episode 15 Weekend à Palm Springs of Beverly Hills 90210 "A Fling in Palm Springs." He next starred as Eddie Bartlett in Robin's Hoods (1994–1995) and as Dean Collins in Savannah (1996–1997).

Gail died on January 16, 2024, at the age of 58. His cause of death was later attributed to heart attack and anoxic-ischemic encephalopathy due to multiple drug intoxication involving fentanyl, cocaine, alcohol, amphetamines. Shannen Doherty posted a photo of their two Beverly Hills 90210 characters dancing on her Instagram. Six months later, on July 13, 2024, Doherty herself died from Stage 4 breast cancer.

Selected filmography +Television Year Title Role Notes 1990 Growing Pains Norman Episode: "The World According to Chrissy" 1991 Doogie Howser, M.D. Ian Samuels Episode: "Lonesome Doog" Beverly Hills, 90210 Tom Episode: "A Fling in Palm Springs" 1992 The Round Table Danny Burke Main role 1993 Murder, She Wrote Monroe Shepard Episode: "Love's Deadly Desire" Matlock Mike Rydell 2 episodes 1993–1994 Beverly Hills, 90210 Stuart Carson Recurring 1994–1995 Robin's Hoods Eddie Bartlett Main role 1996–1997 Savannah Dean Collins Main role 1999–2000 Port Charles Dr. Joe Scanlon Main role 2002 ER Sgt. Andrews 1 episode 2003 JAG Lt. Cmdr. John Bartell 1 episode

+Film Year Title Role Notes 1997 Two Came Back Matt TV film 1998 Some Girl Mitchell 2002 Bending All the Rules Martin 2004 Perfect Opposites Rex The Hollywood Mom's Mystery Justin Caffrey TV film

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Who was David Gail?

American actor (1965–2024)

When was David Gail born?

David Gail was born on 27 February 1965.

When did David Gail die?

David Gail died on 16 January 2024.

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David Gail was an actor.

What nationality was David Gail?

David Gail was American.

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