History of Gabriel Olds in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 9, 2024

Gabriel Emerson Olds is an American actor and writer known for his role as Pat Robertson in the 2021 film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." Despite his acting career, he is currently involved in legal issues, facing multiple charges related to assault.

March 24, 1972: Birth of Gabriel Olds

Gabriel Emerson Olds was born on March 24, 1972 in New York City, New York.

1987: Acting Debut at The Public Theater

At the age of 15, Gabriel Olds began his acting career at The Public Theater in New York City with a performance in William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" in 1987.

1988: Appearance in "14 Going on 30"

Gabriel Olds appeared in "14 Going on 30", a two-part Disney Sunday Movie, in 1988.

1992: Role in "Law & Order" Episode "Pride and Joy"

In 1992, Gabriel Olds was cast in an episode of the television series "Law & Order" titled "Pride and Joy", playing the character of an ambitious student who commits patricide.

1993: Broadway Debut in "Any Given Day"

Gabriel Olds made his Broadway debut in 1993 with the play "Any Given Day", a prequel to the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "The Subject Was Roses".

1997: Divorce of Parents

Gabriel Olds's parents, Sharon Olds and Dr. David Olds, divorced in 1997. His father left his mother for a colleague.

2000: Appearance in "Urbania"

Gabriel Olds starred in the independent drama film "Urbania" in 2000.

2000: Lead Role in "D.C."

In 2000, Gabriel Olds landed the lead role of Mason Scott in "D.C.", a political drama series created by Dick Wolf for The WB television network.

2005: Deleted Role in "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada"

Although his scenes were ultimately deleted, Gabriel Olds played the character "Ed" in the 2005 film "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada", directed by Tommy Lee Jones.

2007: Critical Acclaim for "Tryst" Performance

Gabriel Olds received critical acclaim and multiple awards and nominations for his performance in the Los Angeles stage production of the two-person play "Tryst" at the Black Dahlia Theater in 2007.

2017: "Apartment 407" Wins at San Diego International Film Festival

The independent film "Apartment 407", in which Gabriel Olds starred, won the award for best picture at the San Diego International Film Festival in 2017.

2020: Appearance in "Amazing Stories"

Gabriel Olds appeared as William in the 2020 revival of the anthology television series "Amazing Stories".

2021: Portrayal of Pat Robertson in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"

In 2021, Gabriel Olds gained recognition for his role as American minister Pat Robertson in the biographical drama film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye".

August 7, 2024: Arrest for Sexual Assault

On August 7, 2024, Gabriel Olds was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on charges of felony sexual assault. His mugshot gained notoriety and became widely circulated.