Get to Know Eric Braeden, the Young and the Restless Star Who Appeared at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards
Actor Eric Braeden was recently seen at the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards, dressed in his finest attire. The 83-year-old received a nomination for Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor for his role as Victor Newman in the popular CBS soap opera. This nomination came twenty years after his last win in 1998 for the same role. Continue reading to discover more about Braeden and his illustrious acting career.
Eric Braeden appeared at the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards
Eric Braeden is a renowned German actor who began his career in the 1960s. He has appeared consistently in numerous films and TV shows, establishing himself as a top-tier actor. In 2007, he was honored with a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Some of his notable projects include Escape from the Planet of the Apes, The Adulteress, Titanic, and the 1970 sci-fi thriller Colossus: The Forbin Project.
Recently, he graced the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards in a classic black suit, looking dapper as he made an appearance years after his last Emmy win for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his exceptional portrayal of Victor Newman in The Young and the Restless.
Decades later, Braeden again received a nomination for Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor for his role as Victor Newman, although he did not win this year.
In a recent interview with the Michael Fairman Channel, Braeden expressed his excitement about the nomination, mentioning that he “feels good about it.” He also shared his thoughts on the Emmy’s voting process, revealing that he had not submitted any materials for over ten years because he had doubts about the voting system.
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Eric Braeden opened up about playing Victor Newman
In a previous interview with People magazine, Eric Braeden shared his thoughts on portraying Victor Newman for four decades on The Young and the Restless.
He admitted that he was hesitant about taking on the role, saying, “To be honest with you, I was not particularly interested. I really wasn’t. I’m not saying that to play it down. I was very trepidatious about it. I didn’t even know what a soap was.”
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Braeden emphasized how his role has impacted people’s lives: “When I do a public appearance or whatever, thousands come. They come with their grandmothers, who have watched the show for 40 years. It’s very touching. It’s made a deep impression on them.”
Eric Braeden has been married to Dale Russell since 1966 and is the proud parent of director Christian Gudegast.