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Eric Braeden - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 03, 1941 |
|---|---|
| Age | 84 |
| Birthplace | Bredenbek, Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Eric Braeden's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Victor Newman on 'The Young and the Restless' |
Intro
Eric Braeden is a German-born American film and television actor, best known for his long-running role as Victor Newman on the CBS soap opera 'The Young and the Restless.'
Early Life & Background
Born Hans-Jörg Gudegast in Bredenbek, Germany, Eric Braeden immigrated to the United States in 1959. He attended the University of Montana, where he began his acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Victor Newman on 'The Young and the Restless' since 1980
- Won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1998
- Appeared in films such as 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' (1971), 'Colossus: The Forbin Project' (1970), and 'Titanic' (1997)
- Acted in television series including 'The Rat Patrol' and 'Gunsmoke'
Trivia
- Changed his name from Hans-Jörg Gudegast to Eric Braeden
- He is a soccer enthusiast and helped start the Los Angeles Maccabees soccer team in the 1970s
- He published his autobiography 'I'll Be Damned' in 2017
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Eric Braeden?
Eric Braeden is 84 years old.
When was Eric Braeden born?
Eric Braeden was born the 3 April 1941.
Where is Eric Braeden from?
Bredenbek, Germany.
On His Birth-Day
About April 3rd, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: German submarine U-564 was commissioned into the Kriegsmarine on April 3, 1941, under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Reinhard Suhren.
- Day of the week: April 3rd, 1941 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks
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