How Old Is Victor Newman from 'The Young and the Restless'?

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Victor was born as Christian Miller on March 7, 1947, in Buffalo, New York.

At seven, Christian's mother placed the boy in an orphanage, where he stayed until he was a teen.

That's when he emerged as a young man ready to take life by the horns ... ready to be a victor. Ready to be a new man.

Christian took those pieces of his resurrection to form a new identity, and a new name -- henceforth, he would be Victor Christian Newman.

Through dint of his will and wile, Victor spent the next couple of decades developing himself into a shrewd businessman and founding his own company, Newman Enterprises.

After 40 years in Genoa City, Victor is renowned as a devout ladies' man and a tycoon not to be reckoned with!

(Though, of course, Victor never strays too far from his true love -- Nikki Newman.)

How Old Is Eric Braeden?

Stepping into the real world for a moment, Eric Braeden, who plays Victor on The Young and the Restless, was born on April 3, 1941.

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Braeden debuted as Victor Newman on February 8, 1980.

Before becoming a stalwart on daytime TV as Victor Newman, Eric Braeden had a varied acting career that took him from WWII dramas to sci-fi fantasies and beyond. Born in Germany as Hans Gudegast, Braeden headed to America in the 1960s after finding early success in sports. His breakout role came in the adventure series The Rat Patrol, donning army fatigues in the North African desert. He went on to appear in films like Colossus and Escape from the Planet of the Apes, holding his own against big name stars.

In the 70s and 80s, Braeden guest starred on everything from westerns like Gunsmoke to crime dramas like Charlie's Angels, showcasing his versatility. He took on epic miniseries projects like How the West Was Won and Titanic long before they became TV staples. Braeden also indulged his passion for auto racing, competing professionally on the circuit. He brought depth and dimension to characters across genres, establishing himself as a consummate actor.

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