Guide Note

Born Hans Jorg Gudegast, Eric Braeden was born April 3, 1941 in Kiel, Germany. He grew up in Germany but in 1959 he immigrated to the United States. He remains proud of his German roots and in fact holds dual citizenship in both countries.

Victor Newman

Eric Braeden is known for his role as Victor Newman in the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. He is considered a senior cast member since he has played this role since 1980. He won a Daytime Emmy for this role in 1998. He has also won multiple Soap Opera Digest Awards. Braeden has received seventeen nominations as well.

Expanded Career

Beyond his role in The Young and the Restless, Eric Braeden has appeared in a multitude of film and television roles. His first role was in 1961 in the film Operation Eichmann. Since then he has appeared in films such as Dayton's Devils, 100 Rifles and Escape from the Planet of the Apes. His television credits include The Rat Patrol, Hawaii Five-O, Kojak and many, many others.

Personal Matters

Eric Braden was married to his wife Dale in 1966. They have one child, Christian Gudegast.

Fast Facts

Birthname: Hans Jorg Gudegast
Born: April 3, 1941
Birthplace: Kiel, Germany
Nickname: "The Black Knight"
Spouse: Dale Russell/Gudegast
1 child Christian
Height: 6' 2"
Has star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Young and the Restless Fast Facts

First Aired: March 26, 1973
Network: CBS
New Episodes: Weekdays, 12:30 PM
Run Time: 60 minutes
Creators: William J. Bell and Lee Philip Bell
Executive producer: Josh Griffith
Senior cast members: Jeanne Cooper, Doug Davidson, Melody Thomas Scott, Eric Braeden, Don Diamont, Kate Linder, Jess Walton and Peter Bergman

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1941: Born on April 3 in Kiel, Germany
1961: Operation Eichmann - IMDb Listing
1966-68: The Rat Patrol - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1968: Dayton's Devils - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1969: 100 Rifles - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1969: Honeymoon with a Stranger - IMDb Listing
1970: The Mask of Sheba - IMDb Listing
1970: Colossus: The Forbin Project - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1971: Escape from the Planet of the Apes - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1973: The Adulteress - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1973: Lady Ice - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1974: The Ultimate Thrill - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1975: Death Scream - IMDb Listing
1977: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1980: The Aliens Are Coming - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1990: The Ambulance - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1997: Titanic - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1998: Meet the Deedles - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1999: Bold and the Beautiful - IMDb Listing
1980-Present: The Young and the Restless - IMDb Listing
2008: The Man Who Came Back - IMDb Listing

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