Don Diamont

Don Bruce Diamont (born Donald Feinberg; December 31, 1962) is an American actor.

His best known roles include Brad Carlton on The Young and the Restless and Bill Spencer Jr. on The Bold and the Beautiful.

He joined the cast in 1984 after being hired by Ken Corday, and was with the show for a year.

Diamont is best known for his portrayal of opportunistic businessman Brad Carlton on The Young and the Restless.

He initially joined the show in 1985 and left the cast in 1996, but returned in 1998, remaining on the show until his character was killed off in early 2009.

Diamont was also a cover model for Playgirl magazine twice, in 1988 and 1995.

He is active with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and has a niece afflicted with the illness.

In 1990, Diamont was chosen as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine, becoming the first daytime actor to receive the honor.

After several years as a successful model, Diamont's first major acting role was as Carlo Forenza on Days of Our Lives.

He was in 1995's Sure Ultra Dry commercial campaign.

He has three siblings, two sisters Bette (died 1998) and Elena, and one brother, Jack (died 1989).

With his ex-wife Rachel Braun, he has four sons.

In 2006, Diamont was voted No. 1 on the Sexiest Soap Hunks of All Time list at the Shrine to the Soap Hunks.

Diamont is the son of Judy (née Diamont; died 2006) and Albert Feinberg (died 1990).

On March 5, 2009 it was announced that Diamont would be joining the cast of the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful in the contract role of Bill Spencer Jr. His first air date was May 12, 2009.

"Don is a versatile actor with a vast range of talent," B&B's Executive Producer and Head Writer, Bradley Bell, said in a statement, "It is my pleasure to welcome him to B&B. He has also expressed an interest in being a script writer."

Diamont is also known for being the spokesperson for Morris Home Furnishings in Dayton, Ohio.

Don Was named "Sexiest Veteran Soap Actor" by People Magazine in 2009.

Diamont married his long-time girlfriend Cindy Ambuehl in Eze, France on June 12, 2012.

They are parents to twin boys.

After her passing, Don also raised his late sister Bette's son and has counted him as a seventh child.

His son, Alexander, nicknamed Zander, played quarterback for the Indiana University football team.

His son, Luca, is a wide receiver for the Duke University football team.

In 2018 he took part in the cast of the talent show conducted by Milly Carlucci, Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian adaptation of Strictly Come Dancing / Dancing with the Stars)

In 2021, Diamont announced that he would appear on The Young and the Restless as Bill Spencer Jr. in a crossover event and marking his return since Brad Carlton who is the previous cast after 12 years.