Clark James Gable: actor, model, and television host
Overview of Clark James Gable (1988–2019), grandson of Clark Gable: his background, career as a model and host of Cheaters, and his untimely death from an accidental overdose.
Clark James Gable (September 20, 1988 – February 22, 2019), sometimes credited as Clark Gable III, was an American model, actor and television presenter. He came to public attention both for his own entertainment work and as a member of the Gable family; his grandfather was the film star Clark Gable.
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Gable was born in Malibu, California. He grew up with ties to Hollywood through his family name and pursued modeling and small acting projects as a young adult. While often described in the press as the grandson of a major Golden Age movie star, Gable sought to develop his own career in contemporary media and popular entertainment.
Career and public work
Gable worked as a model and appeared in a variety of television and online projects. He is best known for serving as the host of the reality series Cheaters during its thirteenth through fifteenth seasons, a role that brought him national exposure and regular appearances on reality-television circuits. Beyond hosting, he had credits in minor acting roles and maintained a public profile through social media and appearances.
Notable credits
- Host of the reality TV program Cheaters (seasons 13–15)
- Modeling assignments and promotional appearances
- Various small acting and media appearances
Death and legacy
Clark James Gable died on February 22, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Authorities and later reports attributed the cause of death to an accidental overdose involving fentanyl. He was 30 years old. His passing prompted media attention both because of his family connection to classic Hollywood and his own presence in contemporary reality television.
Gable's career illustrates a frequent modern pattern in entertainment: descendants of famous performers often attempt to carve out distinct careers amid public interest in their lineage. His work on a long-running reality series made him recognizable to a generation of viewers, while his death contributed to broader conversations about synthetic opioid overdoses in the United States.
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- californiabirthindex.org : "Clark James Gable, Born 09/20/1988 in California - CaliforniaBirthIndex.org"
- cheaters.com : "Clark Gable Biography - Cheaters"
- variety.com : "Clark Gable's Grandson, Who Hosted 'Cheaters,' Found Dead at 30"
- foxnews.com : "Clark Gable's grandson, Clark James Gable III, died of accidental drug overdose, autopsy shows"