Genoa City Presence

June 1, 2004 to March 2009 [contract]; March 2009 to Present [recurring]

Bryton James began his acting career at an early age, landing his first commercial when he was 2 years old. He was soon cast as Richie on the hit series "Family Matters," on the Network, where he appeared in more than 200 episodes during the show's nine-year run.

In addition to acting, James has enjoyed success as a recording artist. He debuted his first single, "Ooh, the Way I Feel About You," on the German TV series "Stars 2000," and has performed live on international networks and major broadcast networks in the U.S. His single is available on a compilation CD, titled "20 Top Hits: Winter Extra 2000," that includes songs by Britney Spears and *NSYNC.

James' credits include voice-over work as Freddie on the animated series "Kids From Room 402," and Mowgli on "The Jungle Book" CD-Rom.

An active spokesperson for many charitable organizations, James founded his own charity in 1996 called "RADD (Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drunk Driving) Kids," which has since been recognized by the United States government for outstanding youth safety work. He has received several honors, including the Michael Landon Award for charitable contributions through youth in entertainment.

A resident of Southern California, he enjoys racing go-karts, snowboarding, video games and performing live.

His birthday is August 17. Follow him on Twitter at @BrytonEjames.

The Young and the Restless
Devon Hamilton
June 1, 2004 to March 2009 [contract]; March 2009 to Present [recurring]

Smart Guy
Cory
in episode: "Bad Boy" (episode # 2.15) 4 February 1998

Family Matters
Richie Crawford #2
1990 to 1998 The Jungle Book: Rhythm 'n Groove
Voice
2001

The Kids From Room 402
1999 Daytime Emmys: Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2020; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys: Winner, Outstanding Younger Actor (2007; for The Young and the Restless)

Daytime Emmys: Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys: Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013; for The Young and the Restless)

Daytime Emmys: Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2016, 2018; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys: Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013; for The Young and the Restless)

Image Awards: Winner, Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series (2009; for The Young and the Restless)

Image Awards: Nomination, Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; for The Young and the Restless)

PLACE OF BIRTH: Lakewood, California

DATE OF BIRTH: August 17, 1986

HEIGHT: 5'9"

HAIR: Black

EYES: Brown

MARITAL STATUS: Single

CHILDREN: None

News Archives

News Archive: McClure wins Young Actor Emmy in results shocker. [Jun 15, 2007]

News Archive: Has Bryton McClure been fired and he doesn't know it?. [Apr 13, 2009]

News Archive: McClure returns to Outstanding Younger Actor Emmy field. [May 14, 2009]

News Archive: Y&R star's tweets have fans atwitter [Sep 25, 2009]
News Archive: James earns fifth Daytime Emmy nomination. [May 1, 2013]

News Archive: Y&R's Bryton James reveals the TV icon with whom he's proud to share an Emmy nomination [Mar 31, 2016]

News Archive: Y&R reveals new cast photo in celebration of 11,000th episode [Jul 19, 2016]

News Archive: WATCH: Y&R's Bryton James and Darius McCrary reunite with their Family Matters gang [Oct 4, 2017]

News Archive: Y&R's Bryton James lands role on Nickelodeon's Glitch Techs [Jul 23, 2018]

News Archive: Y&R's Mishael Morgan and Bryton James look back at some Hevon-ly moments [Jul 25, 2018]

News Archive: INTERVIEW: Y&R's Bryton James teases what's in store for Devon's next chapter [Sep 20, 2018]

News Archive: VIDEO: Y&R's Shanica Knowles tackles addiction in new music video featuring Bryton James [Dec 11, 2018]

News Archive: WATCH: Y&R stars crack each other up in co-star quiz [Feb 4, 2019]

News Archive: MELODY OF LOVE: Daytime stars celebrate iconic Y&R star Melody Thomas Scott's 40th anniversary [Feb 21, 2019]

News Archive: 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Reels: Find out which episodes were submitted for Emmy consideration [Apr 22, 2019]

News Archive: Bildbord app created by The Young and the Restless stars connects soap fans [May 11, 2020]

News Archive: The Young and the Restless dedicates a full week to the Winters family [May 14, 2020]

News Archive: Bryton James reacts to his Emmy nomination, says he's ready to return to The Young and the Restless [May 25, 2020]

News Archive: 2020 Daytime Emmys: Tamara Braun and Bryton James win second Emmys, bring attention to need for equality [Jun 26, 2020]

News Archive: INTERVIEW: Bryton James on his The Young and the Restless Emmy win, his important acceptance speech, and the special women with whom he's sharing the honor [Jun 30, 2020]

News Archive: INTERVIEW: Bryton James on his Emmy win, his important acceptance speech, and the special women with whom he's sharing the honor [Jun 30, 2020]

News Archive: INTERVIEW: The Young and the Restless' Bryton James chats Devon's roller-coaster year, resulting Emmy nomination [May 28, 2021]

News Archive: Bryton James: "I am so grateful" to have Telma Hopkins on The Young and the Restless [Jun 1, 2021]

News Archive: INTERVIEW: The Young and the Restless' Bryton James celebrates Emmy nomination [May 10, 2022]

News Archive: WATCH: Which Y&R star knows their lines the best (and more interesting facts about the cast) [Mar 22, 2023]