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Doug Davidson
Genoa City Presence
May 1978 to Present
At A Glance
Doug Davidson joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Paul Williams in May 1978.

In 1998 and 1999, Doug hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade. He was also the host of the nighttime version of CBS's The Price is Right. He co-starred in the Judith Krantz mini-series I'll Take Manhattan and The Initiation of Sarah, and appeared as a guest star in the CBS series Diagnosis Murder. Doug was the master of ceremonies for the Miss California Pageant and hosted the Kenny Rogers Cerebral Palsy Telethon.

He co-starred with Paul Reiser in the feature film Mr. Write, and had supporting roles in the films Don't Stop Now and Fraternity Row.

Aside from hobbies which include traveling, camping and playing the bagpipes, Doug enjoys contributing much of his time to various charities, including the YMCA. He and his wife, actress Cindy Fisher, have teamed up to serve as National Honorary Chairpersons for WE-TIP, a non-profit anonymous tip line that aids in crime prevention.

Doug and his wife have two children, Calyssa and Caden.

Doug is 6 feet tall and has blonde hair and blue eyes. His birthday is October 24.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
L.A. Johns
1997

The Price Is Right
Host [Syndicated version]
1994-1995

I'll Take Manhattan
1987

The Initiation of Sarah
Tommy
1978

The Young and the Restless
Paul Williams
May 1978 to Present
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Dreaming of Joseph Lees
Saxophone Player
1999

Mr. Write
Roger
1994

Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2010)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004, 2010)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2011)

Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Best Supporting Actor (1997)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Best Supporting Actor (1991, 1992)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Glendale, California
DATE OF BIRTH: October 24, 1954
HEIGHT: 6'0"
HAIR: Blond
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Cindy Fisher (May 27, 1984 to Present)
News Archives
News Archive: Davidson earns his second Daytime Emmy nomination. [May 12, 2010]
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