Actor Chris Gauthier’s representatives confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media, stating that he has gone to heaven.
He was best known for his roles in the Sci-Fi Channel series Eureka and the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time. Fans and famous co-stars have written tributes celebrating the actor’s life and work.
Who Was Chris Gauthier and How Did He Die?
Chris Gauthier was a Hollywood actor primarily known for his work in science fiction films and TV series.
Character actors like him are recognized for portraying quirky or eccentric supporting roles.
According to his IMDb page, he had appeared in over 100 films before his passing.
He was born on January 27, 1976, in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
He was raised in Canada and later obtained Canadian citizenship. Gauthier resided in Vancouver.
He had been working as an actor since 1999.
His big break came with the role of Vincent in the science fiction series Eureka, which aired from 2006 to 2012.
He also played Malcolm Ross in eight episodes of the 2009 horror-mystery series Harper’s Island.
Gauthier portrayed William Smee in the fantasy adventure series Once Upon a Time and Winslow “Toyman” Scott, a LuthorCorp technician, in the series Smallville.
Gauthier’s manager told TVLine that he “passed away suddenly and unexpectedly after a short illness.”
The exact cause of death has not yet been revealed.
“We can confirm that Chris Gauthier, a dear friend and client, passed away this morning,” the statement read.
“Chris was a beloved Vancouver actor who lent his talents to many of us in television and film.”
“His loss is felt not only by his fans but also by those of us who came to know him well,” it continued.
“On behalf of his family, we ask for privacy during this time so they can grieve appropriately.”
Tributes from Co-Stars
After news of his untimely death broke, tributes from his co-stars poured in.
Colin O’Donoghue, who played Captain Killian “Hook” Jones in Once Upon a Time, wrote about him on Instagram:
“Rest in peace, Chris! My heart is broken!” he wrote alongside a photo.
“Erin and the boys are in my thoughts, and I love them! Brother, you will be missed! You were the true captain!”
Adam Horowitz, the director of Once Upon a Time, tweeted:
“Heartbroken to hear of Chris Gauthier’s passing.”
“Such a kind, loving, and brilliant soul. You will be missed,” he wrote.
Chris Gorham, who worked with Gauthier on Harper’s Island, also shared his thoughts on X
Another good man gone far too soon,” he wrote on Twitter.
“It was a pleasure working with Chris, and my love goes out to his family and friends. Rest in peace, buddy,” he added.
In which films did Chris Gauthier appear?
Chris Gauthier appeared in numerous Hollywood films.
Although best known for his roles in movies, he featured in many other projects during his 22-year career.
His first movie role was in 40 Days and 40 Nights, a cheeky romantic comedy from 2002.
He also appeared in horror films such as Freddy vs. Jason, Riding the Bullet, and Butterfly Effect 2.
He had lead roles in The Foursome, The Sandlot: Heading Home, and the 2010 horror film The Traveler, alongside Val Kilmer.
Gauthier excelled in science fiction and appeared in numerous sci-fi series, including Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Space Buddies.
He also played Seymour, an editorial assistant for the New Frontiersman, in the 2009 superhero film Watchmen.
Gauthier starred in two TV movies: the Syfy Channel’s sci-fi film Iron Invader in 2011 and the Hallmark Channel Christmas movie The Christmas House in 2020.
He portrayed Phil in the Netflix miniseries A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Most recently, Gauthier was seen as a recurring character in Joe Pickett, a neo-western crime drama on Paramount+.
In the second season of the series, Gauthier played Randy Pope, the new head of the Wyoming Fish and Game Department.
Following his passing, he is set to appear as the Genie in the sci-fi series The Triple Eight and as Jerry Costa in the horror film Chimera’s Ghost.
Did Chris Gauthier have a wife and children?
Chris Gauthier is survived by his parents, siblings, and a large group of friends and family.
This includes his wife Erin and their two children.
Together, they had two sons, Ben and Sebastian.
