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Christian Jules LeBlanc, who stars as attorney Michael Baldwin on The Young and the Restless, rejoined the cast of the CBS daytime drama in April 1997. He previously played the role from 1991 to 1993.

Christian produced and starred in his first short film, Puppy Love, which co-starred fellow castmate Tricia Cast (Nina, Y&R). The film was honored as the Outstanding Short Film at the Los Angeles International Short Film Awards in April 2001.

Christian has appeared on the television programs Cheers, Gabriel's Fire, and Perry Mason. He also had a recurring role on the series In the Heat of the Night and played Kirk McColl on the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns.

Christian's stage credits include Ladies in Retirement, in which he co-starred with the legendary actress Julie Harris, and No Orchids For Miss Blandish.

He graduated with honors from Tulane University, where he majored in ancient history and pre-med. He opted to pursue an acting career after he was offered a role in the PBS television series Edit Point.

Christian was born in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He is the second oldest of eight children whose father, retired Major Andre Victor LeBlanc, is a decorated veteran and winner of the Bronze Star.

Christian lives in Los Angeles with his two dogs. His hobbies include water skiing, swimming, racquetball and body surfing. He is an award-winning artist who is currently writing and illustrating his first children's book. He has also worked as a substitute teacher in the Los Angeles school district. Christian is a world traveler, whose journeys have taken him to Australia and the Middle East.

He stands 5' 10" tall and has brown hair and brown eyes. His birthday is August 25. Acting Portfolio Venice the Series (Web series)
Actor
November 23, 2011 - Present

ACME Hollywood Dream Role
Himself
2010

ACME Saturday Night
Guest host
2010

The Guiding Light
Wedding Guest
2009

As the World Turns
Michael Baldwin
April 4, 2005 to April 5, 2005; guest appearance

Diagnosis Murder
Coach Caldwell
1995

Red Shoe Diaries
Leonardo
1994

Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
1993

The Young and the Restless
Michael Baldwin
1991-1993; April 1997 to Present

Gabriel's Fire
Kyle Ray
1991

Monsters
1991

Seeds of Tragedy
Driver
1991

In the Heat of the Night
Patrolman Junior Abernathy
1988

Cheers
Assistant #2
1987

Hotel
Daniel
1986

Riptide
1986

As the World Turns
Kirk McColl
1983-1985 Acting Portfolio The Essence of Depp
Bob Jr.
2008

Puppy Love (short)
John Luster
2000

The Disturbance at Dinner
Pat in the Box
1997 Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2005, 2007, 2009)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2003, 2004)

Soap Opera Digest Award Nominee, Favorite Return (1998) PLACE OF BIRTH: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
DATE OF BIRTH: August 25, 1958
HEIGHT: 5' 10"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown News Archive: LeBlanc joins ranks of first-time Emmy winners. [May 20, 2005]
News Archive: Eighth Emmy nomination in ten years for LeBlanc. [May 14, 2009]
News Archive: Christian LeBlanc recuperating after breaking his wrist. [Aug 11, 2009]
News Archive: LeBlanc emotional, "well-medicated" in third Emmy win. [Aug 30, 2009]

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