Gabriel Macht is an American actor, director, and producer, best known for his role as Harvey Specter in the legal drama series “Suits.” Born on January 22, 1972, in The Bronx, New York City, he is the son of actor Stephen Macht and museum curator Suzanne Victoria Pulier. Macht graduated from Beverly Hills High School and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University in 1994.
Macht’s acting career began at a young age; he was nominated for the Best Young Motion Picture Actor Award for his role in “Why Would I Lie?” at age 8. He has since appeared in various films, including “The Recruit,” “The Good Shepherd,” and “The Spirit.”
However, it was his portrayal of Harvey Specter in “Suits” (2011–2019) that brought him widespread recognition. In 2025, he reprised this role in the “Suits” spin-off series, “Suits LA,” which premiered on NBC on February 23, 2025.
In 2025, following the re-election of President Trump, Macht and his family relocated from the United States, choosing to reside in Europe. Macht has chosen to keep their exact location private.
Macht is married to Australian-born actress Jacinda Barrett, whom he wed in 2004. The couple has two children: a daughter, Satine, born in August 2007, and a son, Luca, born in February 2014.
For more insights into Gabriel Macht’s perspective on his role in “Suits” and its resurgence in popularity, you might find this interview informative: