Jacob Young

Jacob Young

Jacob Young: A Brief Biography

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 9, 2006 he made his Broadway debut in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing the role of Lumire, 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: SOAPOGRAPHY

All My Children
Adam Chandler, Jr.
October 2, 2003 to September 23, 2011

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

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

Acting Portfolio: OTHER NOTABLE ROLES

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 ( 2015 , 2016 ; for The Bold and the Beautiful ) 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 Supporting Actor ( 2015 , 2016 ; for The Bold and the Beautiful ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2004, 2005; All My Children ) Soap Central 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"7

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]