Eric Braeden, Lauralee Bell and More 'Y&R' Stars ... while his costars each take a turn with the backdrop. Some sport sunglasses, while others hold beach balls and other oceanside props.

So, how did he get here? Why did Eric Braeden come to America?Eric Braeden, born Hans-Jörg Gudegast in Kiel, Germany, had a childhood marked by hardship. Growing up in post-war Germany, he experienced ...