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Don Diamont | |
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 Diamont in 2010 | |
| Born | Donald Feinberg (1962-12-31)December 31, 1962 (age 62) Oceanside, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Donald Diamont |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | The Young and the Restless asBrad Carlton (1985–1996, 1998–2009) The Bold and the Beautiful asBill Spencer Jr. (2009–present) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Judy Diamont (mother) |
Don Bruce Diamont (bornDonald Feinberg; December 31, 1962)[1] is an American television actor. His best known roles includeBrad Carlton onThe Young and the Restless andBill Spencer Jr. onThe Bold and the Beautiful. In 1990, Diamont was chosen as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world byPeople Magazine, becoming the first daytime actor to receive the honor.
After several years as a successful model, Diamont's first major acting role was as Carlo Forenza onDays of Our Lives. He joined the cast in 1984 after being hired byKen Corday, and was with the show for a year.
Diamont is best known for his portrayal of opportunistic businessmanBrad Carlton onThe Young and the Restless. He initially joined the show in 1985 and left the cast in 1996, but returned in 1998, remaining on the show until his character was killed off in early 2009.
On March 5, 2009 it was announced that Diamont would be joining the cast of theCBS daytime dramaThe Bold and the Beautiful in the contract role ofBill Spencer Jr. His first air date was May 12, 2009. "Don is a versatile actor with a vast range of talent," B&B'sExecutive Producer andHead Writer,Bradley Bell, said in a statement, "It is my pleasure to welcome him to B&B. He has also expressed an interest in being a script writer."[2]
Diamont is also known for being the spokesperson for Morris Home Furnishings inDayton, Ohio.
In 2006, Diamont was voted No. 1 on the Sexiest Soap Hunks of All Time list at the Shrine to the Soap Hunks.[3]
Diamont was also a cover model forPlaygirl magazine twice, in 1988 and 1995.
He is active with theNational Multiple Sclerosis Society, and has a niece afflicted with the illness.
Don was named "Sexiest Veteran Soap Actor" byPeople Magazine in 2009.
He was in 1995'sSure Ultra Dry commercialcampaign.
In 2018 he took part in the cast of the talent show conducted byMilly Carlucci,Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian adaptation ofStrictly Come Dancing /Dancing with the Stars)
In 2021, Diamont announced that he would appear onThe Young and the Restless as Bill Spencer Jr. in a crossover event and marking his return since Brad Carlton who is the previous cast after 12 years.[4]
Diamont is the son of Judy (née Diamont; died 2006) and Albert Feinberg (died 1990). He has three siblings, two sisters Bette (died 1998) and Elena, and one brother, Jack (died 1989).[5][6][7]
With his ex-wife Rachel Braun, he had four sons. Two of those,Zander and Luca, played college football for theIndiana Hoosiers andDuke Blue Devils respectively.[8][9] Diamont married his long-time girlfriendCindy Ambuehl inEze, France on June 12, 2012, and they are parents to twin boys Anton and Davis, born December 2000.[10][11] Diamont also raised his late sister Bette's son and has counted him as a seventh child.[12]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Unbecoming Age | Alfredo | |
| 1994 | A Low Down Dirty Shame | Chad | |
| 1998 | The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo | Marco Polo | |
| 2003 | Anger Management | Man in Seat | Credited as Donald Diamont |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Days of Our Lives | Carlo Forenza | series regular |
| 1985–1996 | The Young and the Restless | Brad Carlton | Series regular |
| 1998–2009 | |||
| 2021 | Bill Spencer Jr. | 1 episode | |
| 1995 | OP Center | Brent | Miniseries |
| 1993 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Brad Carlton | 3 episodes |
| 1995 | 1 episode | ||
| 2009–present | Bill Spencer Jr. | Series regular | |
| 1994 | Burke's Law | Cosmo | Episode: "Who Killed the Romance?" |
| 1997 | Country Justice | Ray | TV film |
| High Tide | Mikey | Episode: "Dead Men Don't Snore" | |
| Diagnosis: Murder | Max Halik | Episode: "The Merry Widow Murder" | |
| 1998 | Loyal Opposition: Terror in the White House | Secret Service Agent John Vendome | TV film |
| Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay | Gavin | Video only |
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