Doug Davidson plays 'Paul Williams'

Doug Davidson joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as private investigator Paul Williams in May 1978.

For his portrayal of the charismatic private investigator, Doug was awarded the 1997 Soap Opera Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also received the Soap Opera Award for Outstanding Hero in 1991 and 1992.

In 1998 and 1999, Doug hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade. He was also the host of the night time version of The Price is Right. He co-starred in the Judith Krantz mini-series I'll Take Manhattan as well as The Initiation of Sarah and appeared as a guest star in the series Diagnosis Murder. Doug was the master of ceremonies for the Miss California Pageant and has hosted the Kenny Rogers Cerebral Palsy Telethon.

He co-starred with Paul Reiser in the feature film Mr. Write and had supporting roles in the films Don't Stop Now and Fraternity Row.

Doug contributes much of his time to various charities, including the YMCA. He and his wife, actress Cindy Fisher, have teamed up to serve as National Honorary Chairpersons for WE-TIP, a non-profit anonymous tip line that aids in crime prevention.

Trivia

• Doug and his wife have two children, Calyssa and Caden.
• Doug also plays the bagpipes.

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