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Jacob Young
Los Angeles Presence
At A Glance
Emmy winner Jacob Young is no stranger to daytime television. Jacob portrayed Rick Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful during which time he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Younger Lead Actor. He later joined the cast of General Hospital, where he played Lucky Spencer and earned a Daytime Emmy award in 2002.

Growing up in Washington State, Jacob began to showcase his talent in leading roles of stage productions of Guys and Dolls, Grease, Wizard of Oz, and Our Town. He has performed in many ABC Daytime benefits in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. On May 9th, 2006 he made his Broadway debut in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing the role of Lumière, the candlestick.

Young's talents extend beyond television, film and stage. His self-titled CD, Jacob Young, was released in 2001.

In his spare time, Jacob can be found doing just about anything athletic, from skateboarding to surfing, and also pursues another passion-singing.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
All My Children
Adam Chandler, Jr.
October 2, 2003 to September 23, 2011

General Hospital
Lucky Spencer
February 25, 2000 to February 10, 2003

MAD-TV
Himself/Lucky Spencer
2000

The Bold and the Beautiful
Eric Forrester, Jr.
December 31, 1997 to September 15, 1999; September 26, 2011 to Present

The Beach Boys: An American Family
Dean Torrence
February 27 and 28, 2000 (ABC Television Movie)

Search Party
1999

Uncle Jack and the Dark Side of the Moon
Sam Myers
1999-2000

Uncle Jack and the Dark Side of the Moon
Patrick Webber
1996

Uncle Jack and the Dark Side of the Moon
Nathan Rallingston
1992-1995
Acting Portfolio
FILM
3 Day Test
2005

The Girl Next Door
Hunter
2004
Acting Portfolio
THEATRE
Beauty and the Beast
Lumiere
2006
On Broadway

Guys and Dolls
Grease
Wizard of Oz
Our Town
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Younger Actor (2002; for General Hospital)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009; All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2005; All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2002; for General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (1999; for The Bold and the Beautiful)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011; All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2004, 2005; All My Children)

soapcentral.com Dankies Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009; for All My Children)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Roy, Washington
DATE OF BIRTH: September 10, 1979
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR: Blond
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Christen Stewart [May 13, 2007]
CHILDREN: Son, Luke Wayne Young [Nov 25, 2008; weighed 7lbs., 5oz. and measured 20 inches]
News Archives
News Archive: Young to take over for Jackson as Lucky. [Feb 21, 2000]
News Archive: Young announces he'll leave GH. [Dec 9, 2002]
News Archive: Emmy winner Young signs on as AMC's Adam Jr. [Sep 1, 2003]
News Archive: JR's return set to spark new storyline. [Oct 6, 2003]
News Archive: Young earns Supporting Actor Emmy nomination. [May 14, 2009]
News Archive: LISTEN NOW: Jacob Young lives from the AMC set on Soap Central Live [Feb 5, 2010]
News Archive: Jacob Young to return to B&B after AMC ends run. [Aug 15, 2011]
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