Birth Name: Galen Laius Gering
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
Profession: Actor

Biography

Named after the Greek physician Galen of Pergamum, Galen Gering was born with “the arts” in his blood. His mother was an artist, and his father was a sculptor and dancer.

The Los Angeles, California native began modeling in high school and soon began traveling on assignments overseas, where he walked the runway for Valentino and Armani.

Upon returning to the United States, Gering attended New York University, before transferring to the University of Miami, where he majored in English and film.

One day after graduation, Gering headed to Los Angeles to tackle the role of Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald on Passions. Upon the soap opera’s demise in 2008, he promptly landed another law enforcement role; this time portraying FBI agent Rafe Hernandez on Days of our Lives.

Gering, who is also a filmmaker and writer, devotes his free time to animal charity, New Leash on Life. He currently resides in Los Angeles with family.

Fast Facts

• February 13, 1971 — Birthdate
• Galen means “calm healer” in Greek
• Was named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 2000.
• Had an E! Reality series with Jenna and his sons called Dirty Soap in 2011
• Gering is Russian Jewish on his father’s side and Basque on his mother’s side.
• Middle name is Laius. In Greek mythology, Laius means Father of Oedipus, a hero and a king.

Relationships

• Alan Gering – Father
• Michele De Onate – Mother
• Evelyn Gering – Grandmother
• Susan Gering – Stepmother
• Charissa Gering – Sister
• Jenna Hudlett Gering – Wife
• Dylan Phoenix Gering – Son
• Jensen Gering – Son

Summary

A native of Los Angeles, Galen Gering graduated with honors from the University of Miami before heading to New York for a lucrative modeling career.

Gering headed back to Los Angeles to try his hand at acting and quickly landed the role of Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald on the soap Passions. After the show was cancelled, Galen joined the cast of Days as Rafe Hernandez.