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Originally from New York City, Gabe Abelson holds a BA in Drama from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University where he studied with acting guru Lee Strasberg.

After his success in booking a number of stage roles and television commercials after college, Abelson decided to pursue his real love stand-up comedy. A sought-after comedian, he toured the world for over a decade before being offered the role of Head Monologue Writer for "Late Show with David Letterman" (CBS). Within five years, he received five Emmy Award nominations and three Writers Guild Awards. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America) and SAG/AFTRA.

After his tenure at Letterman, Gabe relocated to Los Angeles to write for several network late-night shows, including "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher" (ABC), "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC) for which he also wrote, produced and directed segments and "The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (CBS).

In addition, he was Producer and head writer for "The Tom Green Show" (MTV), Writer/Producer on the pilot of "Lopez Tonight" (TBS) and Consulting Producer for "Pop-Up Video" (VH1). Gabe served as the Head Writer for the Golden Trailer Awards for 2000, 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2010 as well as the Head Writer for the 2004 Canada Walk of Fame. He also wrote for the 2012 Gracie Awards. He has written for sitting U.S. presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as notables Robert DeNiro and Nathan Lane.