Douglas Donald Davidson (born October 24, 1954) is an American

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winning television actor. He has portrayed Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera ''

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'' since May 1978, making him the series' longest-serving cast member

Career

Davidson appeared as captain of ''The Young and the Restless'' team when they played for charity on ''

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'' several times from 1989 until 1995. Through connections he made during those appearances, Davidson eventually got a position hosting a five-night-a-week, syndicated, half-hour version of the game show '' The New Price Is Right'', beginning on September 12, 1994.Doug Davidson: Biography
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. Davidson has also hosted the live stage show adaptation, '' The Price Is Right Live!'', at

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-owned casinos in

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.Davidson appeared in the 1996 pilot of the classic game show ''

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'' hosted by Tom Green (not to be confused with the formerly popular

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personality of the same name) as a video clip in the bonus round. From 1998 through 2003, Davidson served as a host of the annual

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. On September 12, 2018, it was reported that Davidson's contract was not renewed. Davidson confirmed that he was "not included" in the new direction for ''The Young and the Restless''. In a turnaround following the departure of executive producer and head writer Mal Young, CBS announced on February 19, 2019 that Davidson would be returning to the role.

Personal life

He has been married to actress Cindy Fisher since 1984. They have two children, daughter Calyssa and son Caden.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Davidson, Doug 1954 births Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Glendale, California American male television actors American male soap opera actors Daytime Emmy Award winners Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series winners American game show hosts