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John Gabriel (1931–2021), “Ryan’s Hope” star
John Gabriel was an actor best known for his Emmy-nominated performance as Dr. Seneca Beaulac in “Ryan’s Hope.”Gabriel had early roles in movies including “The Young Lions” and “South Pacific” and TV shows including “Hawaiian Eye,” “The Untouchables,” and “77 Sunset Strip.” In 1963, he was cast as the Professor in the pilot episode of “Gilligan’s Island,’ but the role was recast before the TV show began airing.