Gail’s recurring role on “Beverly Hills, 90210” was one of his first big successes. He played Stuart Carson, Brenda’s fiancé, in seven episodes of the show’s fourth season. Gail went on to star in the short-lived shows “Robin’s Hoods” and “Savannah.”
In 1999, Gail joined the cast of the “General Hospital” spinoff “Port Charles” as the second actor to play Dr. Joe Scanlon. He remained with the show through 2000, appearing in more than 200 episodes.
Gail’s other TV appearances included “Growing Pains,” “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “ER,” and “JAG.”
Tributes to David Gail
Rest in peace to David Gail. He was so good as Brenda’s fiancé Stuart. Our hearts go out to his family & friends pic.twitter.com/Pe77VrPJTT
So saddened to learn of the passing of my former cast mate David Gail He was a good guy, a pleasure to be around, and I always thought he was a real talent. Sincere condolences to all his loved ones. Rest in Peace. Flight of Angels. #RIP#DavidGail#PortCharlespic.twitter.com/RAVIUB51Dn
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