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gauthier_dan Dan Gauthier

Llanview Presence

Kevin Buchanan (June 2003 to November 16, 2006; August 16 and 17, 2007; October 20, 22 and 30, 2009; November 30, 2009)

At a Glance

Dan Gauthier joined the cast of One Life to Live in June 2003 in the role of Kevin Buchanan.

Gauthier was born and raised in Oregon. At the age of 18 he moved to California to attend San Diego State University, where he excelled in track. Following his time at the SDSU, he began modeling.

Gauthier has numerous acting credits. His primetime television credits include recurring roles on Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210, Ellen, Courthouse, and Sisters, and guest-starring roles on Will & Grace, Friends, Still Standing, Cupid, and Charmed. He starred as Brad Powell in the 1989 teen classic, Teen Witch, and also appeared in the feature films Son In Law and Groom Lake, directed by William Shatner. In 2000, Gauthier displayed his comedy talent in the short film The Right Hook, and in August, 2003, he once again workedwith the creative team to play a lead role in the film Docs and Robbers.

Gauthier met his wife, Lisa, during the filming of Teen Witch. When he is not working on New York-based OLTL, he spends his time in Los Angeles with his wife and son, Cole.

Gauthier is a sports enthusiast, especially when it comes to basketball. He also enjoys playing golf and renovating and remodeling homes.



Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION

One Life to Live
Kevin Buchanan
June 2003 to November 16th, 2006; August 17th, 2007

Oliver Beene
Stan
June 27, 2004

Still Standing
Steve Upton
October 14, 2002

Charmed
Craig
September 22, 2002

Will & Grace
Curt
December 6, 2001

Nash Bridges
Jared Taylor
February 11, 2000

Jesse
Dr. Jeff Hanson
January 6, 2000

Rude Awakening
Petey Peterson
July 24, 1999

The Love Boat: The Next Wave
Eric
October 23, 1998

Melrose Place
Jeff Baylor
1998

Friends
Chip
October 2, 1997

Van Helsing Chronicles
Christian Van Helsing
1997

Beverly Hills, 90210
Dick Harrison
September 1996 to February 1997

Sliders
George Stellos
November 22, 1996

Ellen
Det. Matt Liston
1995 to 1996

Buford's Got a Gun
Michael
1995

Muscle
Kent Atkinson
1995

Courthouse Jonathan Mitchell
Recurring character September 1995 to December 1995

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Ensign Sam Lavelle
February 5, 1994

Sisters
Kyle Parks
September 1993 to October 1993

Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
Brian Hanson
1992

Shame
Danny Fiske
1992

Silk Stalkings
D.J. Martin
January 30, 1992

Life Goes On
Josh Griffin
November 10, 1991

Who's the Boss
Pierce
October 19, 1991

N.Y.P.D. Mounted
Lonnie Wellington
1991

Meet the Munceys
Bruce Muncey
1988

Tour of Duty
Lt. John McKay
1989-1990

Punky Brewster
Kevin Dowling
April 28, 1988

Married... with Children
Kelly's Boyfriend
in episode: "Poppy's by the Tree: Part 1 & 2" (episode # 2.2) 27 September 1987



Acting Portfolio
FILM

Dating Games People Play
Stan
2004

Groom Lake
Andy
2002

Written in Blood
Mark Pearsall
2002

The Right Hook
Dan
2000

Excessive Force II: Force on Force
Francis Lydell
1995

Illegal in Blue
Chris Morgan
1995

Son in Law
Travis
1993

Teen Witch
Brad Powell
1989





Awards and Acclaim


Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2007; for One Life to Live)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006, 2007; for One Life to Live)


Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Prineville, Oregon
DATE OF BIRTH: December 2, 1963
HAIR: Dark Brown



News Archives


News Archive: Gauthier is the 11th Kevin to get the boot from OLTL. [Aug 24, 2006]
News Archive: Gauthier, other faves return for OLTL's 10,000th episode. [Jul 16, 2007]
News Archive: Dan Gauthier to return to Llanview in 2010. [Dec 7, 2009]



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