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Eric Braeden

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Eric Braeden Fast Facts:

Americanized stage name was derived from Bredenbek, the German town where he grew up.
Played on a Los Angeles-based, semi-pro soccer team from 1972-73.
Landed roles as Germans in a number of World War II series and movies, including Captain Dietrich in ABC's The Rat Patrol.
Portrayed millionaire John Jacob Astor in James Cameron's smash drama Titanic (1997).
Earned myriad Daytime Emmy nominations for his work as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless and finally won in 1998.

Eric Braeden Relationships:
Christian Gudegast - Son
Dale Gudegast - Wife
Matilde Gudegast - Mother
Wilhelm Gudegast - Father
Eric Braeden Awards:
1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Performer in a Daytime Serial - Winner
College:
Attended Montana State University, Missoula, MT; attended Santa Monica College, Los Angeles, CA