Eric Braeden is a German-American actor best known for his role as Victor Newman on the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless. He was born on April 3, 1941, in Bredenbek, Germany, and moved to the United States in the 1950s. Braeden has received several awards for his performances, including a Daytime Emmy Award. In addition to his work on soap operas, Braeden has appeared in various films and television shows, including Titanic and The Rat Patrol. His career spans several decades, making him a well-recognized figure in the entertainment industry.