Peter Bergman Explained

Peter Bergman
Birth Name:Peter Michael Bergman
Birth Date:June 11, 1953
Birth Place:Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba
Occupation:Actor
Known For:All My Children as Cliff Warner (1979–1989)
The Young and the Restless as Jack Abbott (1989–present)
Years Active:1979–present
Spouse:
    Children:2

    Peter Michael Bergman (born June 11, 1953) is an American actor best known for his portrayals on soap operas: as Cliff Warner on All My Children (1979–89) on ABC and as Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1989–present) on CBS.

    Biography

    The son of Walter Bergman, a United States Navy officer, he was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He later graduated from Crossland Senior High School in Camp Springs, Maryland. Bergman was married to actress and singer Christine Ebersole from 1976 to 1981. In 1985, he married Mariellen, with whom he has two children.[1]

    Career

    Bergman originally auditioned for the All My Children role of Dr. Jeff Martin. His first notable role was his portrayal of Dr. Cliff Warner on All My Children, which he played from 1979 to 1987 and again from 1988-89. His character, Cliff, married Nina (Taylor Miller) four times (1980, 1982, 1986, and 1989) and divorced her three times. [2]

    In a Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup advertising campaign in 1986, Bergman told the viewing audience, "I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV." Chris Robinson, who played Dr. Rick Webber on ABC's General Hospital, was the original spokesperson in the ad campaign, which started in 1984. Bergman replaced Robinson after the latter experienced some legal difficulties.

    Since 1989, Bergman has played the role of Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless. In 1997, Bergman portrayed Jack Abbott in the episode "The Heather Biblow Story" on The Nanny, where he shared an on-screen kiss with Pamela Anderson. In 2001, he guest starred as Jack on The King of Queens in an episode of Season 3. In 2015, Bergman also portrayed Marco Annicelli, the doppelganger of Jack, on The Young and the Restless.

    Filmography

    Television
    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1979–89All My ChildrenCliff WarnerContract role
    1982FantasiesLarryTelevision film
    1989Money, Power, MurderBrantTelevision film
    1989–presentThe Young and the RestlessJack AbbottContract role
    1991Danielle Steel's 'Palomino'Warren TaylorTelevision film
    1997The NannyJack AbbottEpisode: "The Heather Biblow Story"
    1998The Bold and the BeautifulJack Abbott2 episodes (December 24 and 28, 1998)
    2001The King of QueensJack AbbottEpisode: "Inner Tube"
    2015The Young and the RestlessMarco AnnicelliDual role

    Awards and nominations

    + List of awards and nominations for Peter BergmanYear AwardCategoryWorkResult
    Daytime Emmy AwardAll My Children
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Outstanding Lead Actor The Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actor The Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Irresistible Combination (shared with Michelle Stafford) The Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
    Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Peter Bergman - The Young and the Restless Cast Member. CBS.
    2. Web site: 50 Greatest Soap Couples: #29 Cliff & Nina from ALL MY CHILDREN.