Dylan McAvoy

Dylan McAvoy
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed bySteve Burton
Duration2013–2017
First appearanceJanuary 29, 2013
Last appearanceJanuary 27, 2017
ClassificationPast; regular
Created byJosh Griffith
Introduced byJill Farren Phelps
In-universe information
Other namesDerek Young
Occupation
FatherPaul Williams
MotherNikki Newman
Adoptive fatherTerry McAvoy
Adoptive motherPenelope Harrison
StepfatherVictor Newman (2013–)
StepmotherChristine Blair (2013–2023)
Half-brothersNicholas Newman
John Abbott III
Ricky Williams
Half-sistersHeather Stevens
Victoria Newman
WifeChelsea Lawson (2013)
Sharon Newman (2015–17)
StepsonsNoah Newman (2015–17)
Stepdaughters
Grandfathers
  • Nicholas Reed
  • Carl Williams
  • Connor McAvoy (adoptive)
GrandmothersMary Williams
Barbara Reed[1]
Uncles
  • Todd Williams
  • Steven Williams
Aunts
Nephews
Nieces

Dylan McAvoy is a fictional character from The Young and the Restless, an American soap opera on the CBS network, portrayed by Steve Burton. Dylan first appeared on January 29, 2013. He is initially involved in a story arc involving Avery Bailey Clark (Jessica Collins), his former lover who believes he died during the war in Afghanistan.[2] Avery is stunned by Dylan's return, but remains in a relationship with Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow). Burton noted the extreme differences between Dylan and his General Hospital character Jason Morgan. The actor was able to have a new wardrobe and look. While Jason was confined and "Stone Cold", Dylan has been credited by Burton as allowing him to portray his lighter side in addition to more of his own personality. The character was later paired with Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan); their short-lived romance and marriage received negative reviews from viewers and critics alike.

In October 2013, it was revealed that Dylan is in fact the long-lost son of Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), Nicholas' mother, making them half-brothers. In June 2014, it was revealed that Dylan's biological father is Nikki's childhood friend, and chief of police, Paul Williams (Doug Davidson).[3] Later, Dylan establishes a relationship with Nicholas' former wife, Sharon Newman (Sharon Case), whom he eventually marries. Burton's performance earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2014 and 2016, winning the award in 2017. In October 2016, Burton announced his decision to not renew his deal with The Young and the Restless. He made his final appearance on January 27, 2017.

  1. ^ Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith (Executive producers); Mal Young (Head writer) (February 20, 2019). The Young and the Restless. Season 46. Episode 11557. CBS.
  2. ^ Anderson, LaDale (February 1, 2013). "Juicy Plotlines For Soaps This February". Canyon News. Glen Kelly. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
  3. ^ Logan, Michael (June 16, 2014). "Exclusive: Steve Burton on His Young and the Restless Daddy Bombshell". TV Guide. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 16, 2014.