Betty Gabriel is an American actress whose career began in musical theater and Chicago stage productions before she transitioned to film and television. She trained in modern dance and earned an MFA in drama from Juilliard, developing a disciplined approach to performance and character preparation. Gabriel works across mediums, including film, TV, and voice. She has collaborated with directors such as Jordan Peele and Leigh Whannell and has taken leading and supporting roles in genre films, particularly in horror, alongside recurring television work. Gabriel has been nominated for two Black Reel Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.