Known for movies
The Young and the Restless (1978-2016)
as Paul Williams / Himself / Paul
Mr. Write (1994)
as Roger
Dreaming of Joseph Lees (1999)
as Saxophone Player
I'll Take Manhattan (1987)
as Male model
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | October 24, 1954 |
| Spouse | Cindy Fisher |
| Fact | Has appeared on more episodes of Family Feud (1988) than anyone, with the exception of the show's host. |
Doug Davidson is an American actor, best known for his role as Paul Williams on The Young and the Restless.
Davidson was born in Glendale, California, the son of Joan (née Kenney) and Gary Davidson. He has two older sisters, Kelly and Kristi. Davidson attended Hoover High School in Glendale, where he was a member of the swim team. He then attended UCLA, where he majored in English.
Davidson’s first acting role was in a commercial for McDonald’s. He then had guest roles on various television shows, including The Waltons, Eight is Enough, and Fantasy Island. In 1978, Davidson was cast as Paul Williams on The Young and the Restless. He has played the role ever since.
In addition to his work on The Young and the Restless, Davidson has also appeared in the films The Great Gatsby (1974), Airport ’77 (1977), and The Champ (1979).
Davidson has been married to his wife, Cindy Fisher, since 1983. The couple has two children, Calyssa and Caden.
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— Doug Davidson (@DougDavidsonYR) September 16, 2022
Davidson has won five Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on The Young and the Restless. He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the television movie The Champ (1979).
As of 2021, Doug Davidson’s net worth is $5 million. He earns a salary of $900,000 per year for his work on The Young and the Restless.
General Info
| Full Name | Doug Davidson |
| Date Of Birth | October 24, 1954 |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Occidental College |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Cindy Fisher |
| Children | Calyssa Davidson, Caden Davidson |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series |
| Nominations | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
| Movies | Dreaming of Joseph Lees |
| TV Shows | The New Price Is Right, The Young and the Restless, The Price Is Right |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Credits Jeanne Cooper as his favorite acting mentor/best friend. |
| 2 | His acting mentor was the late Jeanne Cooper. |
| 3 | Best known by the public for his role as Paul Williams on The Young and the Restless (1973). |
| 4 | Has two older sisters. |
| 5 | Hobbies include, sailing, scuba diving, and water skiing. |
| 6 | Majored in marine biology, at Occidental College. |
| 7 | Has a brown belt in Karate. |
| 8 | Has appeared on more episodes of Family Feud (1988) than anyone, with the exception of the show's host. |
| 9 | Doug and his wife, Cindy, wed at Santa Barbara Biltmore Hotel. The ushers at their wedding included close friend, rock star Rick Springfield. |
| 10 | He can play the bagpipes. |
| 11 | Has two children, Calyssa and Caden. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Young and the Restless | 1978-2016 | TV Series | Paul Williams / Paul / Himself |
| Next Week's Game | 2013 | Short | Dad |
| Dreaming of Joseph Lees | 1999 | Saxophone Player | |
| L.A. Johns | 1997 | TV Movie | |
| Diagnosis Murder | 1995 | TV Series | Doug Davidson |
| Mr. Write | 1994 | Roger | |
| I'll Take Manhattan | 1987 | TV Mini-Series | Male model |
| The Initiation of Sarah | 1978 | TV Movie | Tommy (uncredited) |
| Fraternity Row | 1977 | Collin (as Douglas Davidson) |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talk | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself |
| Marie | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| An Affair of the Heart | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
| The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| SoapTalk | 2003-2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Family Feud | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pyramid | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| CBS Tournament of Roses Parade | 2003 | TV Special | Himself |
| SoapNet's Live Daytime Emmy Preview | 2002 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Intimate Portrait | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
| Hollywood Squares | 2000 | TV Series | Guest Appearance |
| Behind the Music | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Card Sharks | 1996 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 11th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards | 1995 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Segment Host |
| CBS Soap Break | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Price Is Right | 1994 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Daytime Serial |
| Family Feud | 1989-1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| Vicki! | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
| CBS All American Thanksgiving Day Parade | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
| Jenny Jones | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
| 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 2012 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Supporting Actor - Daytime Drama | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 1997 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 1992 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor: Daytime | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 1991 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Hero: Daytime | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 1990 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Hero: Daytime | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 2010 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 2003 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 1988 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Hero: Daytime | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
| 1986 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Young Leading Actor in a Daytime Serial | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
