Gabriel Monroe Eckert was born in Salt Lake City in 1998, to Jamie Strohfeldt and Jason Eckert. His desire for acting started in the 7th grade where he began his training and taking intensive acting workshops. Gabriel began his onscreen career when he was 15 years old, starring as Edward in "Love Everlasting". He is also known for his roles in A24's "Hereditary", YouTube Reds Original Series "Youth & Consequences", and Rob Diamond's "Our Father's Keeper".