Born Hans Gudegast, Eric Braeden emigrated to the U.S. in 1959 from the port city of Kiel, West Germany and became a naturalized
citizen while attending college. In 1989, Eric served as a member of the German-American Advisory Board
along with the likes of Dr. Henry Kissinger. Eric has also been awarded the Federal Medal of Honor
by the President of Germany for promoting a "positive, realistic image of Germans in America.
Eric has made over 40 TV guest appearances and was cast in more than 25 film or television roles.
His prolific career spans over 30 years, with credits ranging from 1966's "Rat Patrol" to James Cameron's 1997 version of "Titanic"
and 1998's "Meet the Deedles."
Eric is very athletic, at one time playing semi-pro soccer.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Meet the Deedles
Elton Deedle 1998
Titanic
John Jacob Astor 1997
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives (TV)
David Morrison 1993
How the West Was Won (TV)
Frances Britten, Episodes 8-10 1978
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Bruce Von Stickle 1977
Code Name: Diamond Head (TV)
Ernest Graeber 1977
The New Original Wonder Woman (TV)
Captain Drange 1975
Death Scream (TV)
Kosinsky 1975
The Ultimate Thrill
Roland 1974
The Adulteress
Hank Baron 1973
Lady Ice
Peter Brinke 1973
Death Race (TV)
Stoeffer 1973
The Judge and Jake Wyler (TV)
Anton Granicek 1972
Escape from Planet of the Apes
Dr. Otto Hasslein, Whitehouse Sr. Scientific Advisor 1971
The Mask of Sheba (TV)
Dr. Roan Morgan 1970
Colussus: The Forbin Project
Dr. Charles Forbin 1969
Honeymoon with a Stranger (TV)
Frederico Caprio 1969
100 Rifles
Von Klemme 1969
Dayton's Devils
Max Eikhar 1968
The Rat Patrol (TV)
Hauptmann (Captain) Hans Deitrich 1966
Morituri
Radio Officer (uncredited) 1965
Operation Eichmann
Klaus 1961
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1998)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1990, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2004, 2005, 2008)
18th Annual People's Choice Award for Most Popular Daytime Actor
Vital Statistics
Birthplace: Kiel, West Germany
Birthdate: April 3rd, 1941
Height: 6'2"
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Marital Status: Married to wife Dale
Children: Son, Christian [Feb 9th,1971]
News Archives
News Archives: Fear in the sky for Y&R's Eric Braeden. [Oct 1st, 2001]
News Archives: Y&R's Victor to be diagnosed with epilepsy. [Jul 2nd, 2006]
News Archives: Eric Braeden receives star on Walk of Fame. [Jul 25th, 2007]
News Archives: Braeden admits he nearly walked away from Y&R. [Mar 24th, 2008]
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