Don Diamont plays 'Brad Carlton'

Don Diamont originated the role of Brad Carlton in 1984 and left in 1995.

Diamont rejoined the cast of The Young and the Restless in 1998 as Brad Carlton.

In the spring of 2000, Don was the recipient of the Australian Inside Soap Magazine Award in the category of "Most Missed Actor in Daytime."

A native New Yorker, Diamont grew up in Los Angeles and is the youngest of four children in a close-knit family.

Don excelled academically in high school and was also a star athlete. While Don was attending college, he auditioned for renowned acting coach Nina Foch and was accepted into her scene class. Don's training led him to be signed by an agent and cast on the daytime drama Days of our Lives. His performance led to him being voted "Best Newcomer" by the magazine Daytime TV. After his role ended, he was cast on The Young and the Restless.

Don had the starring role in the feature film Marco Polo opposite Jack Palance and the late Oliver Reed. He had a supporting role in the feature film A Low Down Dirty Shame.

He has guest starred in numerous primetime series and co-starred in the TV movie Country Justice opposite Rachel Leigh Cook and George C. Scott. He also starred in the TV movie Loyal Opposition with Corbin Bernsen.

Don has been actively involved with Multiple Sclerosis awareness and fundraising campaigns since his niece was diagnosed with the illness.He was the recipient of the 2001 Ambassador of the Year Award in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Trivia

• Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world [1990]
• When Don is not working, he enjoys spending time with his sons Lauren, Sasha, Alexander and Luca.
• Don is also an avid cyclist and enjoys playing basketball.

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