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Gabriel Dell

Gabriel Dell

Actor, also writer · Died July 3, 1988, aged 68 · New York City, New York, USA

Gabriel Dell (born Gabriel Marcel Dell Vecchio) was one of the original "Dead End Kids." The child actor grew up and continued to work in films, television and Broadway plays. He was the uncredited actor providing the voice of Boba Fett, in the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. Dell died in North Hollywood of leukemia in 1988 at age 68.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 8, 1919
Died
July 3, 1988 (aged 68)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 81 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 1% in 30 days

What are Gabriel Dell's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 84th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
40%
Bonds
30%
Self
13%
Society
8%
Survival
6%
Power
4%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 4 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 4

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Absurd
5
Joyful
4
Thrilling
3
Warm
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Fun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Gabriel Dell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Gabriel Dell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

81 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Classic Comedy Teams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as The East Side Kids (archive footage)

  • The Escape Artist(1982)

    as Uncle Burke

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Legends of the Super Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Mordru

  • Legends of the Superheroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mordru

  • The Star Wars Holiday Special(1978)

    as Boba Fett (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • A Year at the Top (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • Doc (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Switch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Tony Adams

  • Framed(1975)

    as Vince Greeson

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery(1975)

    Writer · as Malcolm

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Barney Miller(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Al Shreiber

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Earthquake(1974)

    as Sal

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Banyon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Whitney

  • The Corner Bar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

  • Cutter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Leone

  • Sanford and Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Matt Hanks

  • Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?(1971)

    as Sidney Gill

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The 300-Year Weekend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Wynter

  • McCloud(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Ira Mastin

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Then Came Bronson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Russ Faber

  • The Name of the Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Rocco Amato

  • Mannix(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Alan Brewer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • CBS Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Mickey

  • I Dream of Jeannie(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Arvel

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Chester

  • When the Girls Take Over (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Henderson (as Gabe Dell)

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Naked City(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Willie Corbin

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Steve Allen Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Self - Count Dracula · as The Burgomaster

  • Escape from Terror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Col. Tovchenko

  • Katie Did It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Eddie

  • Blues Busters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Gabe Moreno

  • Triple Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Gabriel 'Gabe' Moreno

  • Lucky Losers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Gabe Moreno

  • Blonde Dynamite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Gabe Moreno

  • Master Minds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Gabe Moreno

  • Angels in Disguise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Officer Gabe Moreno

  • Hold That Baby! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Gabe Moreno

  • Fighting Fools (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Gabe Moreno

  • Trouble Makers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Police Officer Gabe Moreno

  • Smugglers' Cove(1948)

    as Gabe Moreno

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Jinx Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Gabe

  • Angels' Alley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Ricky Moreno

  • Bowery Buckaroos(1947)

    as Gabe

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • News Hounds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Gabe

  • Hard Boiled Mahoney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Gabe

  • Mr. Hex (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Gabe Moreno

  • Spook Busters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Gabe 'Gabie' Moreno

  • Come Out Fighting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Pete

  • Bowery Champs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Jim Lindsay

  • Block Busters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Skinny

  • Follow the Leader (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as W.W. "Fingers" Belmont

  • Million Dollar Kid(1944)

    as Lefty

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Muggs Steps Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Dips Nolan

  • Keep 'Em Slugging (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as String

  • Kid Dynamite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Harry Wycoff

  • Mug Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as String

  • 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge(1942)

    as Skid

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Dead End Kids Go To War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as "Stick" Munsey

  • Smart Alecks(1942)

    as Hank Salka

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Junior G-Men of the Air(1942)

    as Stick Munsey

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Tough as They Come (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as String

  • Let's Get Tough (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Fritz Heinbach

  • Mr. Wise Guy(1942)

    as Charlie Manning

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Sea Raiders(1941)

    as Bilge

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mob Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Butch "String" Malone

  • Hit the Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as String

  • Give Us Wings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as String

  • Junior G-Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Terry

  • Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Terry

  • You're Not So Tough (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as String

  • On Dress Parade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Cadet Georgie Warren

  • Angels Wash Their Faces(1939)

    as Luigi

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Hell's Kitchen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Ace

  • The Right Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Tom Martin

  • They Made Me a Criminal(1938)

    as T.B.

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Angels with Dirty Faces(1938)

    as Pasty

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Little Tough Guy(1938)

    as String

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Crime School (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Timothy "Bugs" Burke

  • Dead End(1937)

    as T. B.

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 80th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 81 titles from 1937 to 1986; peak year 1974.

Biggest box office

Framed (1975)

$2.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19371986

Peak 1974 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting81 of 81: 80 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdWriting1 of 81: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1930s9 · acting1940s36 · acting1950s8 · acting1960s8 · acting1970s18 · 18 acting · 1 crew1980s2 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Gabriel Dell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 50th percentile, the median of all 19; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

22ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 24 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

78th percentile spread · 81% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Gabriel Dell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Gabriel Dell's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Huntz Hall shares the most, 10.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers