Greg Rikaart Celebrates 20 Years In Soaps!

Greg Rikaart is celebrating 20 years in soaps!

On this day in 2003, He made his debut as Kevin Fisher on The Young and the Restless, a character created by former head writers Kay Alden and John F. Smith. Rikaart’s portrayal of the character was initially supposed to be temporary, but due to the character’s popularity, the actor was given a contract. Initially introduced as an internet predator, the character later evolved into a good person who avoided criminal action. Kevin is well-known for his relationships with Jana Hawkes (Emily O’Brien) and Chloe Mitchell (Elizabeth Hendrickson).

Rikaart’s role has earned him Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2018, as well as winning the award in 2005. He now plays the role of Leo Stark on Days of Our Lives, a role he has been playing since 2018. He earned a nomination for his work on Days in 2019. Today, celebrating his anniversary, he said, “Twenty (!) years ago today this yahoo debuted on #YR. Feeling lots of gratitude as I celebrate two decades of work on two soaps with hundreds of fantastic collaborators. And a huge thanks to the incredible @dayspeacock and @youngandrestlesscbs fans!” (Photos: JPI Studios)