Biography

Douglas was fired from "Young and the Restless, The" (1973) in July of 2001, after 7 months on the show, because of a reported power struggle between head writer Kay Alden and executive producer Edward Scott. His role was recast with David Lee Russek. He was subsequently hired that same month by NBC's "Passions" where he played 'Antonio Lopez Fitzgerald' for 3 years.

After starring in the movies Assault on Devil's Island (1997) (TV) and Playing Mona Lisa (2000), Douglas took time to compete in rodeos throughout Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho where he rode saddle broncs. Today, he continues to raise horses at his home in Montana, and enjoys team roping with his family and friends.

Selected as one of YM Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful Guys".

He has a deep fascination with, and respect for, his Native American heritage (his mother's family is Eastern Cherokee).

Enjoys spending time at his home in Montana, where he lives with his wife Darcy. In August of 2008, Douglas was kicked in the face by a sick horse he was tending to resulting in a broken jaw.