Brad Carlton

Brad Carlton
The Young and the Restless character
Don Diamont as Brad Carlton
Portrayed by
Duration
  • 1985–1996
  • 1998–2009
First appearanceApril 7, 1985
Last appearanceSeptember 17, 2009
ClassificationPast; regular
Created byWilliam J. Bell
Introduced byH. Wesley Kenney
Crossover
appearances
The Bold and the Beautiful
In-universe information
Other namesGeorge Kaplan (birth name)
Bradley George Carlton (alias)
Brad (nickname)
OccupationBusinessman
Gardener
Navy SEAL
FatherArthur Kaplan
MotherRebecca Kaplan
SistersStephanie Kaplan
WifeLisa Mansfield (1979–1984)
Traci Abbott (1986–1989, 1991–1992)
Cassandra Rawlins (1991)
Ashley Abbott (2000–2006)
Victoria Newman (2006–2007)
SonsRobert Carlton
DaughtersColleen Carlton
Adoptive daughtersAbby Newman
GrandsonsDominic Abbott-Newman-Chancellor (adoptive)
AuntsIsabel Montalcini

Brad Carlton is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, portrayed by Don Diamont. The character became a mainstay on the series for over 20 years. He was known for his relationships with Traci Abbott, Ashley Abbott and Victoria Newman, as well as his business rivalries with Jack Abbott and Victor Newman. In 2009, the character drowned in a frozen lake.