Mason Gamble Biography: Wife, Child, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Sister, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Mason Wilson Gamble, known professionally as Mason Gamble, is an American former actor and marine biologist, best recognized for his role as Dennis Mitchell in the 1993 film Dennis the Menace.

As a child actor, he captured audiences with his charming performance, selected from over 20,000 children for the iconic role.

Gamble appeared in notable films like Rushmore (1998) and Gattaca (1997) before transitioning from acting to pursue a career in environmental science, where he has made significant contributions as a doctoral candidate.

Profile

• Full Name: Mason Wilson Gamble
• Stage Name: Mason Gamble
• Born: January 16, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Former Actor, Marine Biologist
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Tim Gamble and Sally Gamble
• Siblings: Casey Gamble
• Spouse: Sarah Gamble (m. 2017)
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Mason Wilson Gamble was born on January 16, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, to Tim Gamble, an actor known for roles in films like The Breakfast Club, and Sally Gamble.

He grew up with a younger sister, Casey Gamble, in Oak Park, Illinois.

Gamble attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School in 2004 as a National Merit Finalist.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2008 and later pursued a Master’s in Biology, followed by doctoral studies in Environmental Science and Engineering at UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.

His ethnicity is of European descent, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Mason Gamble began his acting career at age six with a small, uncredited role in Groundhog Day (1993), directed by Harold Ramis.

His breakthrough came later that year when he was cast as Dennis Mitchell in Dennis the Menace after a nationwide casting call by John Hughes, beating out over 20,000 children.

His performance, alongside Walter Matthau, earned him a Young Artist Award for Best Youth Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture Comedy.

This role established him as a promising child actor in Hollywood.

Gamble’s career flourished through the 1990s with roles in films like Spy Hard (1996) as McCluckey, Gattaca (1997) as young Vincent Freeman, and Rushmore (1998) as Dirk Calloway, earning a nomination for a Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Young Actor.

He also appeared in Arlington Road (1999) as Brady Lang and starred in the TV movie Anya’s Bell (1999), winning another Young Artist Award.

His television work included guest roles on ER (1997), Early Edition (1996), and Kate Brasher (2001), showcasing his versatility across genres.

Gamble’s acting career slowed after 2001, with his final role in Golf in the Kingdom (2010).

After retiring from acting, he focused on academics, becoming a doctoral candidate in Environmental Science and Engineering at UCLA.

His shift to marine biology reflects his lifelong passion for environmental advocacy.

Gamble’s early contributions to film, particularly his iconic role in Dennis the Menace, remain a nostalgic part of 1990s cinema, while his scientific work continues to impact environmental research.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @masongamble
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Mason Gamble married Sarah Gamble in July 2017, and the couple welcomed their first child in October 2019.

Details about their family life are kept private, reflecting Gamble’s preference for a low-profile lifestyle.

Filmography

• Groundhog Day (1993)
• Dennis the Menace (1993)
• Spy Hard (1996)
• Bad Moon (1996)
• Just in Time (1996)
• Gattaca (1997)
• Rushmore (1998)
• Arlington Road (1999)
• Anya’s Bell (1999)
• Golf in the Kingdom (2010)

Net Worth

Mason Gamble has an estimated net worth of $500,000.

His wealth was primarily accumulated during his acting career in the 1990s, with significant earnings from his starring role in Dennis the Menace and supporting roles in films like Rushmore and Gattaca.

His income from television appearances and his final film role in 2010 also contributed to his financial success.