{{Short description|American actor (1977–2017)}} {{use mdy dates|date=July 2017}} {{Infobox person |name = Evan Helmuth |image = |caption = |birth_name = Evan Hershey Helmuth |birth_date = May 18, 1977 |birth_place = Reston, Virginia, U.S. |death_date = {{death date and age|2017|07|17|1977|01|01}} |death_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S. |education = Interlochen Arts Academy<br />USC School of Dramatic Arts (B.A.) |occupation = Actor |years_active = 1999–2015 }}
'''Evan Hershey Helmuth''' (May 18, 1977 – July 17, 2017) was an American film and television actor. Helmuth was best known for his lead role as Father David Keane in the 2012 horror film, ''The Devil Inside''.<ref name=thr>{{cite news |first1=Jennifer |last1=Konerman |first2=Abid|last2=Rahman |title=Evan Helmuth, 'The Devil Inside' Actor, Dies at 40 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/evan-helmuth-dead-devil-inside-actor-was-40-1022780 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2017-07-19 |access-date=2017-08-07}}</ref><ref name=dline>{{cite news |first1=Nellie |last1=Andreeva |first2=Patrick |last2=Hipes |title=Evan Helmuth Dies: 'The Devil Inside' Actor Was 40 |url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/evan-helmuth-dies-the-devil-inside-actor-1202131874/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=2017-07-19 |access-date=2017-07-29}}</ref><ref name=wrap>{{cite news |first=Debbie|last=Emery |title=Evan Helmuth, 'The Devil Inside' Actor, Dies at 40 |url=https://www.thewrap.com/evan-helmuth-devil-inside-actor-dies-at-40/ |work=The Wrap |date=2017-07-19 |access-date=2017-08-08}}</ref> His other film credits included ''Fever Pitch'' in 2005, in which he played Jimmy Fallon's best friend, ''Ready or Not'' in 2009, and ''Jobs'' in 2013.<ref name=thr/>
==Biography== === Early life === Helmuth was born May 18, 1977, to John William Helmuth and Kerry O’Brien Helmuth.<ref name=reston/> He was raised in Reston, Virginia until the age of 10, when his family moved to Ames, Iowa.<ref name=reston>{{cite news |first=Dave |last=Emke |title=Obituary: Actor Evan Helmuth, 40, Lived in Reston as a Boy |url=https://www.restonnow.com/2017/07/28/obituary-actor-evan-helmuth-40-lived-in-reston-as-a-boy/ |work=RestonNow.com |date=2017-07-28 |access-date=2017-07-29}}</ref> Helmuth initially attended arts camp at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan for several summers before enrolling at Interlochen's full-time high school arts academy for three years. He graduated from Interlochen as a theater major in 1995.<ref name=reston/>
Helmuth studied at the University of Southern California's School of Dramatic Arts, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1999 as the recipient of USC's Jack Nicholson Award for outstanding actor.<ref name=reston/> While attending USC, Helmuth met writer and producer Josh Appelbaum, who later co-wrote the 2005 episode of the television series, ''Alias'', that featured Helmuth as a guest star.<ref name=dline/>
=== Career === Helmuth worked in film and television following his graduation from the University of Southern California, including ''Garfield: The Movie'' in 2004.
In 2005, Helmuth appeared in the Farrelly brothers' romantic comedy, ''Fever Pitch'', as Troy, the best friend and sidekick of Jimmy Fallon's character.<ref name=thr/><ref name=dline/> Helmuth later co-starred in the 2009 independent comedy, ''Ready or Not'', alongside Christian Oliver and Seamus Dever. Helmuth was best known for his lead role as Father David Keane in the 2012 horror film, ''The Devil Inside'', directed by William Brent Bell.<ref name=thr/><ref name=dline/> The film, which stars Fernanda Andrade, Helmuth, and Simon Quarterman, was produced on a shoestring budget.<ref name=latimes>{{cite news |first=Ben|last=Fritz |title=Evan Helmuth, 'The Devil Inside' Actor, Dies at 40 |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/movie-projector-low-budget-devil-inside-challenges-mission-impossible.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=2012-01-05 |access-date=2017-08-08}}</ref> However, the film debuted with a surprising $34.5 million to win its opening weekend in January 2012.<ref name=ew>{{cite news |first=Grady|last=Smith |title=Box office report: 'The Devil Inside' summons $34.5 million, lords over 'Mission: Impossible' |url=https://ew.com/article/2012/01/08/box-office-report-the-devil-inside/ |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=2012-01-08 |access-date=2017-08-08}}</ref>
Most recently, Helmuth appeared in the 2013 biopic, ''Jobs''.<ref name=thr/><ref name=dline/>
In addition to his spot on ''Alias'', Helmuth's television credits included guest roles on ''NCIS'' (2006), ''Bones'' (2012), ''Rizzoli & Isles'' (2012), ''Perception'' (2013), and ''Battle Creek'' (2015).<ref name=dline/>
=== Death === Helmuth died at the age of 40 on July 17, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, after complications from a stroke.<ref name=thr/><ref name=dline/><ref name=reston/>
== Filmography == ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 1999 | ''Self Storage'' | Evan | |- | 2002 | ''Speakeasy'' | Hotel Employee #2 | |- | 2002 | ''The United States of Leland'' | Grocery Guy | |- | 2004 | ''Dead & Breakfast'' | The Bass Player | |- | 2004 | ''Garfield: The Movie'' | Steward | |- | 2005 | ''Fever Pitch'' | Troy | |- | 2007 | ''Mr. Woodcock'' | Dinosaur / Watson | Uncredited |- | 2008 | ''The Last Lullaby'' | Frank Bart | Uncredited |- | 2009 | ''Ready or Not'' | Lawrence | |- | 2009 | ''Other People's Parties'' | Kevin | |- | 2010 | ''Removal'' | Todd | |- | 2011 | ''Love's Christmas Journey'' | Deputy Harve | TV movie (Hallmark Channel) |- | 2012 | ''The Devil Inside'' | Father David Keane | |- | 2012 | ''Commander and Chief'' | Jared | |- | 2013 | ''Jobs'' | Francis | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2002 | ''Fastlane'' | Elvin | Episode: "Mighty Blue" |- | 2004 | ''American Family'' | P.F.C. Smith | Episode: "Shadows" |- | 2005 | ''E-Ring'' | Marcus | Episode: "Delta Does Detroit" |- | 2005 | ''Alias'' | Man in a Suit | Episode: "The Horizon" |- | 2006 | ''NCIS'' | Jeff Beilsman | Episode: "Family Secret" |- | 2006 | ''CSI: NY'' | Blake Mathers | Episode: "All Access" |- | 2007 | ''What About Brian'' | Trip Hanley | Episode: "What About Temptations" |- | 2010 | ''Castle'' | Nick Johnston | Episode: "He's Dead, She's Dead |- | 2012 | ''Bones'' | Karl Singler | Episode: "The Warrior in the Wuss" |- | 2012 | ''Awake'' | Ronald Petrowski | Episode: "Say Hello to My Little Friend" |- | 2012 | ''The Client List'' | Phil | Episode: "The Cold Hard Truth" |- | 2012 | ''Rizzoli & Isles'' | Jake Spencer | Episode: "Throwing Down the Gauntlet" |- | 2013 | ''Perception'' | Charlie Kendricks | Episode: "Ch-Ch-Changes" |- | 2015 | ''Battle Creek'' | Mike Goodman | Episode: "Old Wounds", (final appearance) |}
===Video games=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- |2000 |''MechWarrior 4: Vengeance'' |William Dresari |Voice role |- |2011 |''L.A. Noire'' |Michael Driscoll |Voice role |}
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