Connor Gibbs
Connor Gibbs (born February 2, 2001) is an American actor best known for portraying Aiden Lucas, the son of the protagonist, in the fifth and final season of the CBS supernatural drama series Ghost Whisperer.[1][2] A California native, Gibbs began his acting career at the age of four and a half, securing two national commercials and a print advertisement for Kodak as his initial professional credits.[3] By age six, he made his television debut with a guest appearance on the USA Network series Monk, followed by roles in short films such as Candy Shop (2007) and The Mis-Informant (2010), the latter featuring Jack Black.[3] His breakthrough came in 2009 when he joined the cast of Ghost Whisperer as a recurring character, earning critical recognition for his performance alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt.[1][4] Throughout his career, Gibbs has appeared in guest spots on notable television shows including Memphis Beat, Modern Family, and Single Parents, as well as the Hallmark Channel film Mystery Girl (2011).[3] For his work on Ghost Whisperer, he received one Young Artist Award in 2010 for Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actor Ten and Under, along with two additional nominations in subsequent years.[3] Gibbs also holds a portfolio of over 17 national commercials early in his career, showcasing his versatility as a child performer.[3]Early life
Upbringing in California
Connor Gibbs was born on February 2, 2001, in Orange County, California.[5] As a California native, Gibbs spent his early childhood in the state's coastal region, where the proximity to Hollywood and the local media landscape provided an environment conducive to budding interests in entertainment.[3] His initial exposure to performing arts came at a young age, beginning with appearances in national commercials around age 4.5, reflecting an early engagement with media production in the area.[3]Family background
Connor Gibbs was born on February 2, 2001, in Orange County, California, where he grew up in a supportive household that encouraged his early creative interests.[5] He has a younger brother named Ethan Gibbs, who has also pursued acting.[1][6] While specific details about his parents' professions or backgrounds are not publicly available to respect their privacy, his mother played a key role in nurturing his passion for performing by accompanying him to auditions and rehearsing lines together.[7] This familial encouragement helped facilitate his initial opportunities in the entertainment industry.Career
Entry into acting
Connor Gibbs, born and raised in California, first displayed an interest in acting around the age of three, prompting his family to explore opportunities in the industry.[6] This early curiosity aligned with the intensely competitive child acting landscape of early 2000s Los Angeles, where thousands of young performers vied for limited roles under strict guild regulations.[8] By age 4½, Gibbs had secured his first agent and attended his initial casting call, booking two national commercials and a print advertisement for Kodak directed by Joe Pytka—all on that very first audition.[9][10] This immediate success marked his professional debut and launched a series of early commercial gigs, totaling 17 national spots over the following years.[10] In the bustling hub of Southern California's entertainment scene, Gibbs immersed himself in foundational acting workshops and training tailored for child performers, navigating the high-stakes environment where only a fraction of aspiring talents broke through to on-screen work. These initial experiences paved the way for his transition to television roles in the mid-2000s.Role in Ghost Whisperer
Connor Gibbs was cast at the age of eight to portray Aiden Lucas, the son of lead character Melinda Gordon, in the fifth and final season of the CBS supernatural drama Ghost Whisperer, which aired from 2009 to 2010. He appeared in all 22 episodes of the season, marking a significant recurring role in his early career. Gibbs auditioned multiple times for the part, including chemistry reads with series star Jennifer Love Hewitt, before securing the role through his agent.[11][7] Aiden Lucas is depicted as a young boy who inherits his mother's ability to see and communicate with ghosts but possesses enhanced gifts, including perceiving "shinies"—benevolent guardian spirits—and sensing emotions as an empath. His character becomes central to the season's storyline, which explores family secrets surrounding his birth and escalating supernatural threats from malevolent "shadows" that target gifted children like him, heightening the stakes for Melinda's world. This narrative arc culminates in the series finale, where Aiden's abilities play a key role in resolving the conflict between light and dark forces.[7] Gibbs' performance as Aiden received recognition, earning him the 2011 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actor Ten and Under.[12][13][7] Behind the scenes, Gibbs described Hewitt as supportive and playful, often engaging in fun activities between takes to ease the intensity of filming scenes involving invisible ghosts; he also adapted to dyeing his hair red to match the character's look and practiced lines nightly to deliver authentic reactions. The introduction of Aiden shifted the series' focus toward intergenerational supernatural inheritance, amplifying the personal threats and contributing to a more serialized plot structure in its concluding year.[7]Later projects
Following the end of Ghost Whisperer in 2010, Connor Gibbs transitioned to guest roles and smaller parts in television and film, reflecting a shift toward less frequent appearances while leveraging his established presence in the industry. In 2011, he portrayed Luke Anderson in the Hallmark Channel TV movie A Crush on You, a romantic comedy about mistaken online identities leading to unexpected connections. That same year, he appeared as Jack Ekler in the episode "At the River" of the TNT crime drama Memphis Beat. Gibbs' activity remained sporadic in the ensuing years, with a notable guest spot as the Bowtie Kid in the 2016 Modern Family episode "Snow Ball," which highlighted holiday-themed family chaos. His most recent credited role came in 2019, playing a Teenage Roller Worker in the Single Parents episode "A Place Where Men Can Be Men." For his 2011 performances, Gibbs earned two nominations at the 33rd Young Artist Awards: one for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Special (Leading Young Actor) for A Crush on You, and another for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 10 and Under for Memphis Beat.[14] These recognitions underscored his continued impact as a young performer during this transitional phase. Post-2010, Gibbs' career trajectory showed a marked reduction in projects, with only four credited roles between 2011 and 2019, and no new acting credits as of November 2025.[3] The enduring visibility from his Ghost Whisperer role likely contributed to these selective opportunities.[2]Filmography
Television
Connor Gibbs made his television debut as a child actor and appeared in a total of 26 episodes across five series from 2007 to 2019.[3]| Year | Series | Role | Episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Monk (Season 6, Episode 7: "Mr. Monk and the Daredevil") | Little Boy | 1 (guest star) | Brief appearance as a child in a kindergarten scene.[15] |
| 2009–2010 | Ghost Whisperer (Season 5) | Aiden Lucas | 22 (recurring role) | Portrayed Melinda Gordon's son, appearing in every episode of the final season. |
| 2011 | Memphis Beat (Season 2, Episode 1: "At the River") | Jack Ekler | 1 (guest star) | Son of a slain police officer in an investigation storyline.[16] |
| 2016 | Modern Family (Season 8, Episode 9: "Snow Ball") | Bowtie Kid | 1 (guest star) | Minor role at a school dance event.[17] |
| 2019 | Single Parents (Season 2, Episode 9: "A Place Where Men Can Be Men") | Teenage Roller Worker | 1 (guest star) | Appeared in a school-related storyline.[18] |