Christopher Gable

Biography

Christopher Michael Gable was a celebrated English ballet dancer, choreographer, and actor born on March 13, 1940, in London. He studied at the Royal Ballet School and joined the Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet in 1957, rising to principal by 1961. A chronic rheumatoid condition forced him to leave the stage, leading him to pursue an acting career that included notable roles in films like "Women in Love" (1969) and television productions with director Ken Russell.