Greg Rikaart

Greg Rikaart
Born Gregory Andrew Rikaart
(1977-02-26) February 26, 1977
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1999–present
Spouse(s) Robert Sudduth (m. 2015)
Children 1

Gregory Andrew Rikaart (born February 26, 1977)[1] is an American actor.

Early life

Rikaart was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up on Staten Island, New York. He graduated with honors from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He has a sister, Keri, and two nephews, Nicholas and Luca.[2] While in college, he spent a semester in Washington, D.C., as an intern for a congressman on Capitol Hill.

Career

Rikaart is best known for his role as Kevin Fisher on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, which he originated in 2003.[3] In May 2017, Rikaart confirmed earlier reports that he would be exiting the soap with his last taping date to be the following month.[4] However, on August 3, the official Twitter account for The Young and the Restless confirmed Rikaart was back taping.[5] In September, Entertainment Weekly reported that Rikaart was back for a 2-week stint.[6]

Personal life

In June 2013, Rikaart revealed that he was in a committed relationship with writer Robert Sudduth.[2][7] Rikaart posted a photograph with his boyfriend captioned, "Not getting married anytime soon, but celebrating #equality tonight nonetheless", in response to the 2013 United States Supreme Court decisions in favor of same-sex marriage equality.[7]

Rikaart and Sudduth married in Maui on May 9, 2015.[8][9] Their first child, a son, was born June 12, 2016, via surrogacy.[10][11]

Filmography

Year SeriesRoleNotes
1999FelicityArt StudentEpisode: "Portraits"
2000Strong MedicineTraylorEpisode: "BRCA2"
2000Gilmore GirlsKid #4Episode: "Rory's Birthday Parties"
2001Grounded for LifeJasonEpisode: "Dream on"
2001That's LifeWaiterEpisode: "Sex in the Suburbs"
2002As IfJoshEpisode: "Alex's POV"
2002–2003Dawson's CreekDavidRecurring, 7 episodes
2003Prey for Rock & RollScottMovie
2003X2Museum Teenager #2Movie
2003Fake StacyJosh PattersonShort
2003–2017The Young and the RestlessKevin FisherSeries regular
2005The CloserCraig ShermanEpisode: "L.A. Woman"
2005WannabeTrevor FYIMovie
2007CSI: MiamiScott LeBrockEpisode: "Chain Reaction"
2008Imaginary BitchesMarkEpisode: "It's Totally What You Think"
2009SeedsPaulShort
2013BonesJeffrey BaxterEpisode: "The Cheat in the Retreat"
2013Four Brothers. Or Three. Wait ... Three.GregShort
2015Major Crimes[12]Bobby G. MonroeSeason 4, episodes 4, 13, 16 & 17 [13]
2018-PresentDays of Our LivesLeoRecurring

Awards and nominations

  • Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005)
  • Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2018)
  • Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2018)

References

  1. ↑ "Stairway to Kevin". Soap Opera Digest. June 24, 2013. p. 37.
  2. 1 2 Stairway to Kevin". Soap Opera Digest. June 24, 2013. p. 37.
  3. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (May 4, 2017). "Greg Rikaart Leaving Y&R". Tvline.com. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (May 4, 2017). "Greg Rikaart Leaving The Young and the Restless". Tvline.com. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Reunited and It Feels So Good". Twitter.com. August 3, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  6. ↑ Rice, Lynette (September 13, 2017). "Young and the Restless Surprise!! Greg Rikaart Returning". EW.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Y&R's Greg Rikaart Comes Out On Twitter". Soap Opera Digest. August 26, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  8. ↑ Fairman, Michael (August 26, 2015). "Y&R's Greg Rikaart Ties The Knot With Television Writer Robert Sudduth!". News - Soap Buzz. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  9. ↑ Harrison, Lilly (August 26, 2015). "Young and the Restless Star Greg Rikaart Marries Longtime Boyfriend Robert Sudduth!". E! Online. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ SOD (June 13, 2016). "Y&R STAR WELCOMES SON". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, inc. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  11. ↑ Juneau, June (June 14, 2016). "Greg Rikaart Welcomes Son Montgomery Argo". People.com. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  12. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (August 28, 2015). "Major Crimes Books Young and RestlessVet Greg Rikaart for Pivotal Arc". TVLine. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  13. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1228731/
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