Jerry Douglas plays 'John Abbott'

Jerry Douglas joined cast of The Young and the Restless in 1982, as John Abbott, the patriarch of the Abbott family and the wealthy chairman of Jabot Cosmetics.

Over the span of his career, Douglas has starred in numerous television series, including The Rockford Files, Police Story, The Streets of San Francisco, House Calls, Hill Street Blues, Hunter, Night Watch and Melrose Place. He has appeared in many television commercials and has been the national spokesperson for Cadillac and Whirlpool.

His feature film credits include Avalanche, Looker, Mommie Dearest and Oliver Stone's JFK.

Douglas was born and raised in Chelsea, Mass. He won a football scholarship to Brandeis University, where he graduated with a B.S. degree in economics.

Douglas launched his acting career upon graduation from college, studying with Uta Hagen in New York and Jeff Corey in Los Angeles.

In addition to acting, Douglas is also a screenwriter and develops projects through his production company, Jovra Films.

Trivia

• Douglas donates his time to Variety Clubs and the Salvation Army charities.
• He enjoys coaching Little League, playing golf, reading and travelling in his free time.
• Douglas, his wife Kym and their son, Hunter, live in Encino, Calif. Douglas has two grown children, Jod and Avra, from a previous marriage.

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