Marty West, who attended Arizona State University, began his career as a model after catching the eye of modeling scouts. After a successful start, appearing in campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, Levis, Oscar de la Renta as well as spreads for GQ and Maxim magazines, West decided to pursue an acting career. Since studying under acting coach Bobbi Chance, he's appeared in the films Final Exam and Austin Powers 3, as well as having a guest spot on the television program Six Feet Under.
Guiding Light
Shayne Lewis
February 14, 2003 to August 16, 2004
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2004)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Norwalk, Connecticut
DATE OF BIRTH: October 27
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR: Blonde
Alma Mater: Arizona State University
![Robert Newman reflects on the fun of playing bad guy Ashland Locke on Y&R and the scenes that led to a 2023 Daytime Emmy nod [INTERVIEW]](/young-and-restless/news/2023/0513-interview-robert-newman-on-going-from-guiding-lights-josh-to-yrs-ashland-his-emmy-nomination-and-what-kind-of-resting-face_sm.jpg "Robert Newman reflects on the fun of playing bad guy Ashland Locke on Y&R and the scenes that led to a 2023 Daytime Emmy nod [INTERVIEW]")
