Greg Rikaart
Greg Rikaart grew up on Staten Island, N.Y. and has an older sister, Keri. He graduated with honors from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. While in college, Rikaart spent a semester in Washington, D.C., interning on Capitol Hill.
After moving to Hollywood to pursue his career as an actor, Rikaart began training with Howard Fine and, early in his career, he appeared in shows including "As If," "Grounded For Life," "That's Life," "Gilmore Girls" and "Strong Medicine." Prior to landing the role of Kevin, Rikaart had a recurring role on "Dawson's Creek." Most recently, he guest-starred on "CSI: Miami," on the Network, "The Closer," and the online hit "Imaginary Bitches," for which he received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination.
Also, he appeared in the feature films "X-Men 2" and "Prey for Rock and Roll."
When not working, Rikaart, an avid environmentalist, enjoys reading, yoga, hiking, mountain biking, watching movies and traveling. His birth date is February 26.
The Young and the Restless
Kevin Fisher
July 11, 2003 to Present
Dawson's Creek
David
2002-2003
Fake Stacy
Josh Patterson
2003
X2
Museum Teenager #2
2003
Prey for Rock & Roll
Scott
2003
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (
2005; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006, 2008,
2018; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, New Approaches - Daytime Entertainment (Performer,
Imaginary Bitches; 2009)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (
2005,
2006,
2007,
2008,
2010,
2012,
2014,
2018>; for The Young and the Restless)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Born in Brooklyn, New York
RAISED IN: Staten Island, New York
DATE OF BIRTH: February 26, 1977
HEIGHT: 5'10"
News Archive: Rikaart joins ranks of first-time Emmy winners. [May 20, 2005]
News Archive: Y&R stars, join Emmy winner in new online series. [Jun 23, 2008]
News Archive: Rikaart pre-nominated for Daytime Emmy. [May 1, 2013]
News Archive: Y&R's Greg Rikaart hopes for gay storyline [May 1, 2015]
News Archive: Y&R's Greg Rikaart ties the knot [May 13, 2015]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart lands primetime gig [Aug 24, 2015]
News Archive: Y&R's Greg Rikaart takes on tough new role [Nov 7, 2015]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart, husband welcome their first child [Jun 14, 2016]
News Archive: Y&R reveals new cast photo in celebration of 11,000th episode [Jul 19, 2016]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart to exit Y&R [May 4, 2017]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart returning to The Young and the Restless [Jul 29, 2017]
News Archive: ABC developing comedy series by Y&R star Greg Rikaart's hubby, Robert Sudduth [Aug 30, 2017]
News Archive: Y&R's Greg Rikaart joins Days of our Lives [Oct 11, 2017]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart set for Y&R return [Feb 5, 2018]
News Archive: WATCH: 2018 Emmy Reels for Supporting Actor [Apr 4, 2018]
News Archive: VIDEO - 2018 Daytime Emmys Red Carpet interview: Greg Rikaart [Apr 30, 2018]
News Archive: DAYS' Greg Rikaart lands role on Modern Family [Feb 12, 2019]
News Archive: Oh, brother! Eric Martsolf dishes sibling rivalry on Days of our Lives [Mar 19, 2019]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart wraps his time at Days of our Lives [Mar 27, 2019]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart returning to The Young and the Restless [Apr 3, 2019]
News Archive: SNEAK PEEK: Greg Rikaart's Kevin slips back to the dark side when he returns to The Young and the Restless [May 21, 2019]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless, Days of our Lives star Greg Rikaart tests positive for COVID-19 [Mar 23, 2020]
News Archive: The Baldwin and Fisher families take center stage on The Young and the Restless [Jul 9, 2020]
News Archive: Days of our Lives launches spinoff series, Beyond Salem, with the return of Lisa Rinna, Carrie and Austin, and a new Sonny [Jul 26, 2021]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart shares what lies ahead now that Leo is back on Days of our Lives [Mar 2, 2022]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart, Judith Chapman headed back to The Young and the Restless [Oct 21, 2023]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart is running towards a worthy cause with a New York state of mind [Apr 10, 2024]