Brett Hadley
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About
Actor and soap star best known for his role as Detective Carl Williams on The Young and the Restless, which he portrayed for over a decade. He also appeared in episodes of numerous series like Marcus Welby MD, The F.B.I., and Highway to Heaven. Additionally, he performed in feature films such as Maid to Order and Next of Kin, opposite Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, and Adam Baldwin.
Before Fame
He studied drama at the University of New Mexico. He made his professional acting debut in 1969, playing the role of Mr. Turner on an episode of the adventure/mystery series The Name of the Game.
Trivia
When he wasn't working on-screen, he occasionally worked as a bartender at The Palomino Country Music Nightclub in Hollywood, CA. He also enjoyed painting, gardening, and building furniture.
Family Life
His close friend of 30 years, Darcy Lee Caplan, was by his side at the time of his death at the Motion Picture & Television Country House in Woodland Hills, CA on June 15, 2023.
Associated With
Some of his many castmates on The Young & the Restless included Beth Maitland, Lauralee Bell, and Kate Linder.
