Early Years
Gabaldon was born in Los Angeles, California. His family was Mexican-American, and he was one of seven children. He was raised in East Los Angeles and, as a ten-year old, he helped his family by shining shoes on Skid Row. Gabaldon was a member of a multi-ethnic gang known as the "Moe Gang," and he moved out of his house at age 12 to live with the Nakanos, a family of Japanese-American heritage whom he considered his extended family. He attended language school every day with their children and learned to speak Japanese. He also learned about their customs and culture. Two members of this family were the twins Lyle and the actor Lane Nakano.
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