‘Once Upon a Time’ and ‘Smallville’ actor Chris Gauthier dies at 48

The actor reportedly passed away suddenly on Friday after recently falling ill and TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent mourned his loss. TV line.

tristar Chad Colvin wrote in a Facebook post that Gauthier was the very definition of a character actor…not an actor with a name one might know, but one whose mere presence in a show or movie could pique the interest of any audience.

Gauthier appeared in several popular projects over the years, including “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “iZombie,” “Psych,” “Supernatural,” “Smallville,” “Watchmen,” “Agent Cody Banks,” “Little Man, “Freddy vs. Jason”… and much more.

He was perhaps best known for his role on the science fiction television show “Eureka,” where he played gourmet chef Vincent in 67 episodes, and later as Mr. Smee, Captain Hook’s first companion on the ABC drama ” Habia una vez”. “.

In fact, his ‘OUAT’ co-star Colin O’Donoghuewho played Captain Hook on the series, also posted a touching tribute to Chris… saying he was the real captain all along.

Chris is survived by his wife Erin and two children.

He was 48 years old.