Doug Davidson
Douglas Donald Davidson (born October 24, 1954) is an American television actor. He has portrayed Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1978 to 2020, making him one of the soaps' longest-serving cast members.
Also recorded as Douglas Donald Davidson
Doug Davidson
- Name
- Doug Davidson
- Born
- 24 October 1954
- Birthplace
- Glendale, California, U.S.
- Birth Name
- Douglas Donald Davidson
- Occupation
- Actor
- Known for
- Paul Williams on The Young and the Restless
- Full name
- Douglas Donald Davidson.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Education
- La Cañada High School.
- Honours
- Daytime Emmy Award, Soap Opera Digest Awards and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
- Languages
- English.
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Douglas Donald Davidson (born October 24, 1954) is an American television actor. He has portrayed Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1978 to 2020, making him one of the soaps' longest-serving cast members.
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Doug Davidson (born 1954) is an actor, film actor and television actor, of American nationality. The actor was born Douglas Donald Davidson in Glendale. Doug Davidson was educated at La Cañada High School.
Among the works is The Young and the Restless. Languages used include English. Honours include Daytime Emmy Award and Soap Opera Digest Awards.
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Biography
Biography
Doug Davidson studied at La Cañada High School. The recorded working language is English. Works named in the authority record are The Young and the Restless. Distinctions recorded are Daytime Emmy Award, Soap Opera Digest Awards and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Doug Davidson • Born — 24 October 1954 • Birthplace — Glendale, California, U.S. • Birth Name — Douglas Donald Davidson • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1978–present • Known for — Paul Williams on The Young and the Restless • Children — 2 (including Calyssa)
Career
Career
Davidson appeared as captain of The Young and the Restless team when they played for charity on Family Feud several times from 1989 until 1995. Through connections he made during those appearances, Davidson eventually got a position hosting a five-night-a-week, syndicated, half-hour version of the game show The New Price Is Right, beginning on September 12, 1994. The show was canceled just four and a half months later on January 27, 1995. Davidson was one of a few people given an audition to replace Bob Barker after his retirement from The Price Is Right on June 15, 2007, a role which ultimately went to Drew Carey. Davidson has also hosted the live stage show adaptation, The Price Is Right Live!, at Harrah's-owned casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davidson appeared in the 1996 pilot of the classic game show Card Sharks hosted by Tom Green (not to be confused with the formerly popular MTV personality of the same name) as a video clip in the bonus round. From 1998 through 2003, Davidson served as a host of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. On September 12, 2018, it was reported that Davidson's contract was not renewed. Davidson confirmed that he was "not included" in the new direction for The Young and the Restless. In a turnaround following the departure of executive producer and head writer Mal Young, CBS announced on February 19, 2019 that Davidson would be returning to the role.
Personal life
Personal life
He has been married to actress Cindy Fisher since 1984. They have two children, daughter Calyssa and son Caden.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1977 — Fraternity Row — Collin • 1978 — The Initiation of Sarah — Tommy — TV movie • 1978–2020 — The Young and the Restless — Paul Williams — Contract role: 1978–2018 Recurring role: 2018–2020 • 1987 — I'll Take Manhattan — Male Model — TV miniseries • 1994 — Mr. Write — Roger • 1994–95 — The New Price Is Right — Host — Syndicated, half-hour version • 1995 — Diagnosis: Murder — Doug Davidson — Episode: "Death in the Daytime" • 1997 — L.A. Johns — Roger Langley — TV movie • 1999 — Dreaming of Joseph Lees — Saxophone Player • 2013 — Next Week's Game — Dad — Short film
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Doug Davidson was recorded at birth as Douglas Donald Davidson. The authorities additionally record the heading Douglas Donald Davidson. His recorded language was English. He married Cindy Fisher.
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Recognition and collections
Doug Davidson received Daytime Emmy Award, Soap Opera Digest Awards and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Awards and nominations
List of acting awards and nominations • Year — Award — Category — Title — Result — Ref. References • Soap Opera Digest Award — Outstanding Young Lead Actor — The Young and the Restless • Soap Opera Digest Award — Outstanding Hero: Daytime — The Young and the Restless • Soap Opera Digest Award — Outstanding Hero: Daytime — The Young and the Restless • Soap Opera Digest Award — Outstanding Hero: Daytime — The Young and the Restless • Soap Opera Digest Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor: Daytime — The Young and the Restless • Soap Opera Digest Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor: Daytime — The Young and the Restless • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — The Young and the Restless • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — The Young and the Restless • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — The Young and the Restless • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — The Young and the Restless • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — The Young and the Restless
Literature
Scholarly footprint
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Cited by Wikipedia
Notes from the source article
These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Doug Davidson: Biography Y&R home page at CBS.com. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
- 2.MediaLine's Open Line.
- 3.Card Sharks Pilot
- 4.Corinthios, Aurelie. Doug Davidson Leaving The Young and the Restless After 40 Years: 'As Far as I Know, I Am Gone'. PEOPLE.com.
- 5.Young, Candace. Doug Davidson's 40-year Y&R History As Paul Williams, As He Confirms Exit. soaps.sheknows.com. September 12, 2018.
- 6.Ramos, Dino-Ray. 'The Young And The Restless' Star Doug Davidson Leaves CBS Soap After 40 Years. Deadline. 13 September 2018.
- 7.CBS Soaps in Depth. Doug Davidson Returns to The Young and the Restless. February 19, 2019.
- 8.IMDb. Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (1986). February 27, 2013.
- 9.IMDb. Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (1987). February 27, 2013.
- 10.The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 1990. Soap Opera Digest. April 11, 2003.
- 11.The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 1991. Soap Opera Digest. July 19, 2004.
- 12.The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 1992. Soap Opera Digest. April 11, 2003.
- 13.'General Hospital' wins Soap Opera awards. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 1, 1997.
- 14.Readers just can't cope without scoop on soaps. Sun Journal. March 28, 1997.
- 15.Nominees for Daytime Emmys. USA Today. Associated Press. March 12, 2003.
- 16.emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations. May 12, 2010.
- 17.emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations. May 11, 2011.
- 18.emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Winners. June 16, 2013.
- 19.emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations. May 1, 2014.
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