Peter Bergman
November 27, 1989 to Present
Peter Bergman joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in 1989, taking over the role of corporate bad boy, Jack Abbott.
Peter was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. His father was in the U.S. Navy and his family moved a whopping nine times before Peter entered eighth grade. Peter attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York before breaking into daytime in 1979 as the popular Dr. Cliff Warner on All My Children. In 1986, he also starred in a cough syrup commercial where he uttered the immortal words, "I am not a doctor, but I play one on TV."
During his free time, Peter enjoys playing the piano and coaching his children's various sports teams.
The Nanny
"Himself", Episode 4.24 "The Heather Biblow Story"
May 7, 1997
Five Mrs. Buchanons
Clyde, Episode 1.3 "Clyde and Vivian and Ed and Malice"
October 8, 1994
Woman on the Ledge
Bob
1993
Phantom of the Ritz
Ed Blake
1992
Danielle Steel's Palamino
1991
Money, Power, Murder
Brant
1989
The Young and the Restless
Jack Abbott
November 27, 1989 to Present
Fantasies
Larry
1982
All My Children
Dr. Clifford "Cliff" Warner
1979-1987, 1988-1989
Kojak
Bo Allen
November 21, 1976
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (1991, 1992, 2002; for
The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013; for
The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (1983; for
All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013; for
The Young and the Restless)
Soap Opera Update MVP Award (1991, 1992, 1994)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
DATE OF BIRTH: June 11, 1953
HEIGHT: 6'1"
HAIR: Light Brown
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Mariellen [1985 to Present]
CHILDREN: Connor and Clare
News Archive: Peter Bergman reflects on his 30 years in daytime. [Dec 14, 2009]
News Archive: Bergman earns another Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination. [May 12, 2010]
News Archive: Peter Bergman on AMC, Y&R, 34 years in daytime. [Apr 3, 2013]
News Archive: Bergman honored with 18th Daytime Emmy nomination. [May 1, 2013]
