David Gail (born 27 February 1965 – Died 20 January 2024, Aged: 58 years old) was an American actor who appeared in various television shows and films from the 1990s to the early 2000s. He was best known for his roles as Stuart Carson, the fiancé of Shannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210, and Dr. Joe Scanlon on Port Charles, both spin-offs of General Hospital.
Early Life and Career
David was born on February 27, 1965 in Tampa, Florida. He started his acting career with small roles on shows like Growing Pains, Doogie Howser, M.D., Murder She Wrote, and The Round Table in the early 1990s. He made his breakthrough role as Stuart Carson in 1991 when he joined the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210 as Brenda Walsh’s wealthy and charming fiancé. He appeared in four episodes of the show before leaving to pursue other projects.
In 1996, he landed a lead role as Dean Collins in The WB drama Savannah, which ran for two seasons until 1998. He played a successful lawyer who falls in love with a waitress (played by Tiffani Thiessen) while working on a murder case in Savannah. He also guest-starred on other shows such as Robin Hoods, ER, and JAG during this period.
In 1999-2000, he returned to General Hospital as Dr. Joe Scanlon, a psychiatrist who became involved with Lucy Coe (played by Lynn Herring), Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom), Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner), and Karen Wexler (Jennifer Hammon/Marie Wilson). He also introduced new characters such as Sam McCall (played by Kelly Monaco), who later became his love interest. However, he left Port Charles after only one season due to creative differences with the producers.
David Gail Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | David Gilbert Gail |
| Nickname | Mr.Quinn |
| Born | 27 February 1965 |
| Died | 20 January 2024 |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Birthplace | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990-2003 |
| Spouse | Katie Colmenares |
| Children | Jake and Mia |
| Best known for | Beverly Hills, 90210 and Port Charles |
| Social Media Links | Instagram: davidgaillet Twitter: DAVIDGAILLA Instagram: david-gail-550850a2 |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Personal Life, Spouse & Kids
David Gail was married to actress Katie Colmenares from 2001 until he died in 2024. They met while filming Port Charles together and had two children: a son named Jake and a daughter named Mia. They were often seen supporting each other’s careers and attending various events together.
David Gail was also known for being close friends with Shannen Doherty during their time in Beverly Hills, 90210. They shared many laughs and memories off-screen and even filmed some scenes together for their respective shows. Doherty expressed her grief over his death on social media and called him “a wonderful man” who “will be missed by all”.
Death Cause
The cause of Gail’s death has not been officially confirmed by his family or representatives. However, according to some sources close to him or his sister Katie Colmenares, he died unexpectedly at the age of 58 in his home in Tampa on January 20th or January 21st of this year from unknown causes. His sister announced his death on Instagram with a heartfelt tribute that described him as “my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone”.
Many fans and celebrities have expressed their condolences and tributes to David online through social media posts or comments. Some of them include Pete Ferriero (the host of the Beverly Hills Show podcast), Bradley Cooper (who co-starred with him in Bending All the Rules), Colleen Porch (who co-starred with him in Bending All the Rules), Jennifer Aniston (who co-starred with him in Friends), Courteney Cox (who co-starred with him in Friends), Adam Sandler (who co-starred with him in Happy Gilmore), Adam Sandler’s wife Jackie Sandler (who co-starred with him in Happy Gilmore).
Net worth & Income Sources
According to the sources, David Gail’s net worth was estimated to be around $1 million to $5 million at the time of his death in 2024. His main source of income was his acting career, which spanned over three decades and included various roles in television shows, movies and web series.
Controversies
David was involved in a legal dispute with his former agent, who claimed that he owed him $1.5 million for his services. The agent sued Gail in 2019, alleging that he breached their contract and failed to pay him for his work on Port Charles and other projects. The case was settled out of court in 2020.
Nationality
Gail was an American citizen by birth. He had a close-knit family and a sister named Katie Colmenares, who confirmed his death on Instagram. Gail belonged to the White ethnic group. He had light brown hair and blue eyes.
Religion
There is not much information available about David Gail’s religion or personal beliefs. However, he did share some of his views on spirituality and life in an interview with Pete Ferriero, the host of the Beverly Hills 90210 podcast. He said:
“I think there’s a higher power out there that we don’t understand yet. I think we’re all connected somehow. I think we’re all here for a reason.”
He also said:
“I think life is a gift and we should cherish it as much as we can.”
Parents & Siblings
David had parents whose names are not publicly known. He had a sister named Katie Colmenares, who was very close to him and often posted tributes to him on social media after his death. They both appeared together in some photos on Instagram.
Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 7″. In Meters: 1.7 m. In Centimetres: 170 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 60 kg. In Pounds: 132 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
All About David Gail
Gail was born in Tampa, Florida, in 1965 and started his acting career with small roles on shows like “Growing Pains”, “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and “Murder, She Wrote” in the early 1990s. He rose to fame when he played Stuart Carson, the fiance of Brenda Walsh, played by Shannen Doherty, in “Beverly Hills, 90210” from 1991 until 1994. His character was introduced as a rich heir who met Brenda during a trip to Las Vegas and proposed to her after a whirlwind romance. However, their engagement was called off when Brenda realized that Stuart was not the one for her.
Gail also played Dr. Joe Scanlon, a resident at General Hospital, in the spinoff series “Port Charles” from 1999 until 2000. He was the second actor to portray the role, succeeding Michael Dietz. “Port Charles” was set in the fictional city of Port Charles, New York, and featured both longtime and new characters from the original show, as well as a supernatural element.
Some of Gail’s other notable TV roles include Eddie Bartlett in the syndicated drama “Robin’s Hoods” and Dean Collins in the WB soap “Savannah”. He also appeared in a handful of films, such as “Some Girl”, “Bending All the Rules”, and “Perfect Opposites”.
