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Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R)

Eric Braeden was born Hans Gudegast on April 3 in Kiel, Germany. He emigrated to the United States in the late '50s and settled in Texas. Prior to beginning his acting career, Braeden worked in the University of Texas' medical school lab. He relocated to Los Angeles where he attended Santa Monica College. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Victor/Eric

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Nick vs. Victor: Now and Then

With THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Nick supporting his mother, Victor is lashing out against him, but the Newman patriarch must not remember what happened the last time Nick returned fire. MORE

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Captive Audience

Paul was full of good intentions when he locked up Sheila Carter. However, there have been other Genoa City residents who were impounded for far less noble reasons. MORE

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Y&R: Who Said That?

We've scrounged up some of the random quotes we've heard at THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS set over the last few years. Your job is to guess which cast member said it. Prepare to be surprised! MORE

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Which Genoa City Man Is Right For You?

When it comes to interesting, dynamic (and rich!) men, there's no shortage on YOUNG AND RESTLESS. Take our quiz to find out which Genoa City hunk is your perfect match. MORE

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Genoa City Business 101

Does trying to decipher the goings-on at Newman Enterprises make you nervous? Do you get jittery trying to keep track of who's who at Jabot? If so, it's time for you to enroll in our crash course on YOUNG AND RESTLESS's two major companies. MORE

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Lost in Genoa City

These five characters have been great resources of drama, angst and controversy on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, but have been uncharacteristically quiet lately. Give them a story! MORE

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Death Becomes Them

Shemar Moore's Malcolm is certainly not the only Genoa City resident to come back from the dead. Take a peek at Y&R's most memorable returns, which, along with Mal, round out what we like to call "The Death-Defying Dozen." MORE

Features About Victor/Eric

IN OUR OPINION

As much as I try to peek at all the soaps, I must confess that I'm a CBS boy at heart. So move over, Carolyn Hinsey, while I give my opinion of the Eye Net's lineup. MORE

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Eric Braeden Cover Slideshow

Victor has always been victorious when it comes to Eric Braeden's presence on Soap Opera Weekly covers. MORE

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An Ode to Eric Braeden

Speakers from all walks of life came to celebrate Eric Braeden's 25th anniversary at THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, but only co-star Kristoff St. John (Neil) penned a poem honoring the man behind The Mustache. MORE

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Y&R Quiz: Victor Victorious

Think you know everything there is to know about Genoa City's richest tycoon, Victor Newman? Test your knowledge with this comprehensive quiz. MORE

Features With Eric

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Now We Meet Your Father

On November 3, Eric Braeden (Victor, YOUNG & RESTLESS) will guest-star on the sitcom HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. Braeden will play Robin Charles Scherbatsky, Sr., the father of Robin (Cobie Smulders). MORE

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Go West! Braeden Wraps Film

Eric Braeden, executive producer and star of the indie western The Man Who Came Back, hopes to have the film rounded up by Christmas. "I'm never someone to put the cart before the horse, but I'm beginning to have a very good feeling about it," smiles Braeden (Victor, Y&R). He finally got to shoot the remake last spring after years of dreaming about it. MORE

Features Mentioning Victor/Eric

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SLIDESHOW: Y&R's Paris Trip

Even if you aren't going anywhere that glam this summer, why not revisit one of THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS's more recent remotes. Last fall, some major storylines were kicked off in the city of lights. MORE

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Doug Davidson's Five Greatest Y&R Moments

During his 30-year tenure as Paul Williams on YOUNG AND RESTLESS, Doug Davidson has experienced it all, going from promiscuous teen to religious cult member to private eye extraordinaire. He remembers all of it, onscreen and off, quite fondly. Here, he shares his five most memorable moments. MORE

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Judith Chapman's Five Greatest Y&R Moments

Portraying the divine, albeit slightly twisted, Gloria has been a dream-come-true gig for YOUNG AND RESTLESS' Judith Chapman, partly because of the wonderful character she plays, and partly because of the wonderful co-stars she's gotten to share the screen with. Take a walk down memory lane with Chapman as she recounts the top five moments from her tenure on the CBS soap. MORE

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Y&R FAQs

Q: Was Kristoff St. John (Neil) on THE BAD NEWS BEARS?
Q. Has Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) starred on any other soaps?
Q: Is Thad Luckinbill (J.T., Y&R) related to actor Laurence Luckinbill, who was once wed to Lucille Ball's daughter, Lucie Arnaz?
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SLIDESHOW: Politics Of Soaps

There's plenty of behind the scenes drama in real life politics. (No need to mention any names, you know who we mean.) So it's only logical that political characters have made their way in soap storylines. Who would you vote for? MORE

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Where For Art Rowell?

As previously reported, Victoria Rowell (Drucilla, Y&R) is leaving the soap world and will aggressively promote her about-to-be released book, The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir. Here, the actress talks about her future, the Y&R snub and who she'll remain in contact with after her exit (that answer may surprise you). MORE

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Melody Thomas Scott: Top Five

With 28 years of Newman drama behind her, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Melody Thomas Scott reveals her most memorable moments portraying beloved heroine Nikki. MORE

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Getting To Know: Darcy Rose Byrnes (Abby, Y&R)

On Y&R, little Abby isn't happy very often (dealing with the messed-up lives of three parents — Ashley, Brad and Victor — will do that to a child), but for talented 7-year-old Darcy Rose Byrnes, life couldn't be better. MORE

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Guess Who's a Fan: Aaron Neville

The opening of Neil's new jazz club, Indigo, may have been Aaron Neville's first gig in daytime, but the R&B legend is no stranger to Genoa City. MORE

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Kim Possible

Getting To Know YOUNG AND RESTLESS's Eric Steinberg (JiMin Kim)
Though he's new to the soap world, chances are you've seen Eric Steinberg on TV before. The seasoned actor boasts a long list of stage and nighttime guest-stint credits. MORE

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The Anniversary Party

February 1 marked Eric Braeden's 25th anniversary playing the incomparable Victor Newman on YOUNG AND RESTLESS. The actor's co-stars, along with several special guest stars ... saluted Braeden with words of humor and praise at a gathering held on Y&R's Stage 43 in his honor. MORE

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Brotherly Connection

Didn't get enough of Christian J. LeBlanc and Greg Rikaart from their feature in Soap Opera Weekly (on sale Dec. 31)? Here are some unused excerpts from the interviews at West Hollywood's Pane e Vino. MORE

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Jess Walton: A Jill a Minute

Jess Walton has seen tons of schemes, deceit and laughs in her 17 years as THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Jill Foster Reynolds Chancellor Thurston Brooks Sterling Abbott Abbott -- not to mention, as the name attests, tons of men! Here, the actress shares, in her own words, six Y&R moments she'll never forget. MORE

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Heather Tom's Last Day At Y&R

Tuesday, October 28 was Heather Tom's last day playing Y&R's Victoria, a role she assumed 12 years ago. Digest was on hand to cover the actress's final day as a Newman before she jetted off to New York to step into the shoes of OLTL's Kelly. MORE

Eric Braeden's Awards

1998 Daytime Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actor Eric Braeden (Victor Newman, Y&R)
2001, 1997, 1989 Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Lead Actor: Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R)