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Brad Carlton, portrayed by Don Diamont, was introduced on The Young and The Restless in 1985 as the Abbott family's gardener. The character briefly left Genoa City in 1996 and returned in 1998.
Brad died in 2009 on The Young and The Restless as he drowned in a frozen lake while trying to save Noah Newman, who accidentally fell into the lake while ice skating.
After Brad's passing on the soap, Diamont was hired to play Bill Spencer Jr. on the sister show, The Bold and The Beautiful. He debuted as Bill on May 12, 2009, and has been playing the role since. In 2021, Diamont returned to The Young and The Restless as Bill in a crossover episode.
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Who was Brad Carlton on The Young and The Restless?
Brad Carlton was introduced on The Young and The Restless on April 8, 1985. He worked as a gardener for the Abbott family and developed a romantic relationship with Traci Abbott.
Brad married Traci in 1986, but their marriage ended in a divorce in 1989 due to misunderstandings and infidelity. Brad was later tricked into marrying Cassandra Rawlins. Cassandra died in a car accident in 1991, and Brad became a suspect. However, he was found to be innocent, and he inherited all her wealth.
Brad remarried Traci in 1991 after discovering she was pregnant with their daughter, Colleen Carlton. The latter was born on March 5, 1992. Though Traci and Brad tried to stay together, their marriage ended again in 1992.
Brad left Genoa City in 1996 and returned in 1998 as a wealthy businessman. He married Traci's sister, Ashley Abbott, in 2000. However, their marriage became tumultuous when Brad discovered that Ashley had used Victor
Newman's stored sperm to get pregnant. Ashley gave birth to Abby Newman in November 2000. Brad forgave Ashley and adopted Abby. Brad and Ashley divorced in 2006 due to personal and business tragedies, including the stillbirth of their son, Robert Carlton, in 2003.
Brad's corporate ambitions often made him act in unethical ways. He was in conflict with both Jack Abbott and Victor Newman. Brad worked at Jabot Cosmetics and Newman Enterprises and often used unethical ways to reach higher positions.
Brad married Victoria Newman in 2006, but their marriage ended due to infidelity and misunderstandings in 2007.
Brad's true identity was discovered in 2006 when he was sought out by his mother, Rebecca Kaplan, to help recover an ancient artifact. Brad was born as George Kaplan to Arthur Kaplan and Rebecca Kaplan.
Rebecca was a holocaust survivor who testified against war criminals. Due to her testimony, she received threats and hence moved to the United States with her family for safety.
Unfortunately, Arthur and Brad's sister, Stephanie Kaplan, was killed by individuals who sought revenge against Rebecca. This tragedy caused Brad to adopt the identity of his deceased friend, Brad Carlton.
On February 5, 2009, Brad drowned in a frozen lake after rescuing Noah Newman. His passing was grieved by his family. Brad appeared posthumously to comfort his daughter, Colleen, when she drowned in the same frozen lake.
About Don Diamont, the actor who played Brad Carlton on The Young and The Restless
Don Diamont is an American actor, born Donald Feinberg on December 31, 1962, in Oceanside, New York. He is the son of Judy and Albert Feinberg and has three siblings.
Before acting, Diamont had a successful career as a model. He made his acting as Carlo Forenza on Days of Our Lives in 1984. Later, in 1985, he landed the role of Brad Carlton on The Young and The Restless.
Diamont played the role from 1984 to 1996 and returned in 1998 and stayed until 2009. He departed the soap as the character died. Diamont was later offered to play the role of Bill Spencer Jr. on The Bold and The Beautiful. He debuted as Bill on May 12, 2009, and has continued to play the role since.
In 1990, Diamont was named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People, making him the first daytime television actor to earn the mention.
Diamont has 4 sons with his ex-wife Rachel Braun and twin boys with his wife Cindy Ambuehl, who he married in 2012. He also raised his late sister Bette's son.
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