Dan Gauthier, who played Kevin Buchanan on One Life to Love on ABC, has joined the cast of Days of Our Lives.
Dan Gauthier is heading back to the world of soaps, this time joining the cast of Days of Our Lives.
Over the past couple of days, X (formerly Twitter) has been buzzing about a major Days casting. As fans know, the show films roughly eight months in advance, so whenever casting news leaks, it’s usually for something we won’t actually see for quite a while. However, in this case, the casing leak occurred only moments before the debut.
The newest TV Guide Magazine confirms that the OLTL will make his debut as Peter Blake next month, on December 19. And his return is sure to be one to stir the pot.
Who is Dan Gauthier?
So who is Dan Gauthier? Born Daniel Lester Gauthier in Prineville, Oregon, he grew up inspired by his mother, a local theater actress. At 18, he moved to California to attend San Diego State University, where he competed as a decathlete on SDSU’s track team. After college, he transitioned into modeling with Ford and the Nina Blanchard agency before launching a full-on acting career.
His Acting Career
Soap fans know him best as Kevin Buchanan on One Life to Live, a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2007 for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
But Gauthier’s résumé is wide and varied. He played Matt Liston on Ellen, Brad Powell in the cult favorite Teen Witch and Lt. John McKay on Tour of Duty.
He has also stacked up an impressive list of primetime credits, including The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, NCIS: Los Angeles, Lost, Supernatural, Hot in Cleveland, Faking It, Game Shakers, and more.
Off-screen, he has been married to Lisa Fuller since 1990, and the two share one child.
Now for the part everyone’s whispering about: Gauthier will be stepping into the role of Peter Blake. Longtime viewers will remember Peter as Kristen DiMera’s troubled brother, originally played by Jason Brooks.
This marks the first time the character has returned in decades.
So, what are your thoughts?
Key Takeaways
- Dan Gauthier joins the cast of Days of Our Lives, debuting on December 19.
- Gauthier is best known as Kevin Buchanan on One Life to Live, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination.
- His acting career includes roles in shows like Ellen, Lost, and Criminal Minds.
- Gauthier will play Peter Blake, a character returning after decades.
- He has been married to Lisa Fuller since 1990 and they have one child.
