From humble beginnings in Germany to soap opera royalty, Eric Braeden's journey to success is nothing short of extraordinary.

"I've learned to appreciate who really has been essential to this show," Eric Braeden ... of more than 50 years to interior designer Dale Russell, 78, proud father to son and Hollywood filmmaker ...

It’s very touching. It’s made a deep impression on them." Eric Braeden has been married to Dale Russell since 1966. The couple is proud parents to director Christian Gudegast.

The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden (Victor ... to his home where he and his wife, Dale, had lived and raised their family for over four decades. Braeden was devastated by the loss.