Jerry Douglas joined the cast of CBS's "The Young and the Restless" as John Abbott in March 1982.
Born and raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Jerry Douglas won a football scholarship to Brandeis University, where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in economics. He launched his acting career upon graduation from college, studying with famed acting teacher Uta Hagen in New York and with Jeff Corey in Los Angeles.
Over the span of his career, Douglas has starred in numerous television series, including "The Rockford Files," "Police Story," "The Streets of San Francisco," "House Calls," "Hill Street Blues," "Hunter," "Night Watch" and "Melrose Place." He has appeared in many television commercials and has been the national spokesperson for Cadillac and Whirlpool. His feature film credits include "Avalanche," "Looker," "Mommie Dearest" and Oliver Stone's "JFK."
In addition to acting, Douglas is also a screenwriter and develops projects through his production company, Jovra Films. Douglas, his wife, Kym, and their son, Hunter, live in Encino, California. Douglas has two grown children, Jod and Avra, from a previous marriage.
Born and raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Jerry Douglas won a football scholarship to Brandeis University, where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in economics. He launched his acting career upon graduation from college, studying with famed acting teacher Uta Hagen in New York and with Jeff Corey in Los Angeles.
Over the span of his career, Douglas has starred in numerous television series, including "The Rockford Files," "Police Story," "The Streets of San Francisco," "House Calls," "Hill Street Blues," "Hunter," "Night Watch" and "Melrose Place." He has appeared in many television commercials and has been the national spokesperson for Cadillac and Whirlpool. His feature film credits include "Avalanche," "Looker," "Mommie Dearest" and Oliver Stone's "JFK."
In addition to acting, Douglas is also a screenwriter and develops projects through his production company, Jovra Films. Douglas, his wife, Kym, and their son, Hunter, live in Encino, California. Douglas has two grown children, Jod and Avra, from a previous marriage.