Documentary About Late Soap Star Kristoff St. John’s Life Is in Production

Kristoff St. John earned two Daytime Emmys and 10 NAACP Image Awards for his role as Neil Winters on “The Young and the Restless,” which he played from 1991 until he died in February 2019. The actor also garnered two Daytime Emmy nominations for his work on NBC’s late soap “Generations,” and now he is on his way back to the small screen.

According to Deadline, Fallen Giant Films, the production company of actor and filmmaker Randy J. Goodwin, has announced a new documentary, “Kristoff,” exploring the life and legacy of Kristoff St. John.

‘Kristoff’ Is Slated for an Early 2026 Release

The documentary, as directed by Bobby Razak, will follow St. John’s climb from child actor to portraying one of the longest-running black characters on television. Fallen Giant Films is promising a raw and intimate portrait of the man behind the screen. In later years, St. John was honest about his struggles with mental health and personal loss, two topics that will be explored in depth.

“Kristoff” is a personal project for Randy Goodwin, who was St. John’s close friend and one-time roomate.

“Kristoff was more than just an incredibly talented actor. He was one of my closest friends, my brother. This documentary is both a heartfelt tribute and a truthful exploration of the amazing, complex person he was. With Bobby Razak directing, we’re confident this story will be portrayed with the emotional honesty and artistic vision Kristoff deserves,” Goodwin shared on Instagram.

Kristoff’s ex-wife, Mia St. John, is also closely involved in the documentary. According to Deadline, “Kristoff” is scheduled for an early 2026 release, and a biopic on the late actor is also in the works.

Kristoff St. John’s Death Was Ruled ‘Accidental’ in 2019

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On February 3, 2019, Kristoff St. John was found dead at the age of 52. The coroner’s report eventually ruled his death an accident. The actor died because of heart disease, according to PEOPLE.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office listed his cause of death as “hypertrophic heart disease … and effects of ethanol.” St. John’s death was officially ruled an accident. The actor was found dead Feb. 3, 2019, in his home in the San Fernando Valley, and an investigation was launched due to a suspicion of alcohol poisoning.

Kristoff St. John was laid to rest next to his son, Julian St. John, who died by suicide in 2014.