Notable celebrity appearances
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In the past, numerous notable celebrities have had appearances on the show either as them self or a character.
- Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared in 1993 to personally invite Danny Romalotti to play the lead in a revival production of Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . This set up actor Michael Damian's hiatus from The Young and the Restless to play the title role in a Los Angeles production of Joseph. [1]
- British boy band A1 appeared at the 2002 Walnut Grove Academy prom.
- Chris Botti played at Michael and Lauren's wedding 2005. [2] [3]
- Wayne Brady and his 'real life' mother visited with Paul and Mary Williams on Mother's Day 2003.[ citation needed ]
- Joel Brooks appeared as Judge Ramsey from 2014-2015.
- Peter Cincotti appeared in 2003 to surprise Christine.
- Robert Clary (of Hogan's Heroes fame) was part of the series original regular cast members when the show premiered.[ citation needed ]
- Colby Donaldson (of Survivor: The Australian Outback ) flirted in 2004 with Brittany before noticing her scar at the opening of the Rec Center. [4]
- Josh Gracin, former American Idol contestant, appeared as a cowboy named Jack in June 2006. [5] [6]
- Wayne Gretzky appeared as Wayne on November 12, 1981. [7]
- Enrique Iglesias appeared as himself in November 2007. [1]
- Il Divo appeared in 2005 to surprise Nikki. [8]
- Jewel appeared on May 31, 2006, to sing at a benefit in memory of Cassie Newman. [1]
- Brian Jordan of the Atlanta Braves appeared as himself on the show on 2 or 3 different occasions.[ citation needed ]
- George Kennedy appeared as Victor's father in 2003, and again in a "Christmas Carol" themed episode in 2010. [1]
- B. B. King appeared in 2001. [9]
- Darlene Koldenhoven appeared and sang while Nikki walked down the aisle in 2002. [10]
- Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore appeared in December 2003 as special guests at Neil and Dru's wedding.[ citation needed ]
- Reichen Lehmkuhl of The Amazing Race has played Katherine Chancellor's bartender.[ citation needed ]
- Tara Lipinski, Olympic Gold medalist, playing Megan Dennison's friend Marnie Kowalski in 1999.[ citation needed ]
- Rich Little; appeared in the 1980s when Brad's ex-wife, Lisa, had him mimic Brad's voice on a tape.[ citation needed ]
- Michael McDonald; appeared in the 1980s, performing "Sweet Freedom" during Danny Romalotti's concert.[ citation needed ]
- Jerri Manthey of Survivor: The Australian Outback discussed a Jabot promotional contract with Jill.[ citation needed ]
- Lionel Richie appeared in 2001 at a club visited by Sean Bridges and Jill. [11]
- Smokey Robinson appeared in 2004 to give J.T. advice about the music business. [12]
- Jesse Ventura appeared as himself in 2001.[ citation needed ]
- Luke Walton appeared as himself in 2006, played a pick-up game of basketball with Neil Winters.[ citation needed ]
- Lee Philip Bell appeared as herself on the September 11, 2006 episode.[ citation needed ]
- Will Kirby of Big Brother appeared on the October 23, 2006 episode, talking to Jack at Jabot.[ citation needed ]
- Aaron Neville appeared as himself, singing at the opening of Neil and Dru's jazz club "Indigo" on October 27, 2006.[ citation needed ]
- Sylvia Browne appeared as herself for several episodes.[ citation needed ]
- J. J. Hardy, Bill Hall and Jeff Suppan of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club appeared on June 20, 2007.[ citation needed ]
- Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo appeared as themselves on February 14 and 15, 2008 at Indigo.[ citation needed ]
- Trace Adkins appeared as himself, singing at the Restless Style office for Phyllis' and Nick's anniversary on May 2, 2008.[ citation needed ]
- Kathy Hilton appeared as herself at the Restless Style office on May 13, 2008. [13]
- Katy Perry appeared as herself for the cover of Restless Style Magazine on Thursday, June 12, 2008. [14] [15]
- Green River Ordinance appeared as themselves on July 8, 2011. [16]
- Actor James Avery appeared as Judge Roy Daley from October 11 to October 15, 2012. [17]
- Tom Selleck appeared as Jed Andrews in 1974 and 1975. [18]
- Nichelle Nichols appeared as Neil Winter’s mother Lucinda for two appearances in 2016. [19]
- Aileen Quinn appeared as a caroler at Chancellor Park in December 23, 2016.[ citation needed ]
- Wayne Knight appeared as music promoter Irv West on September 20 and 21, 2017.[ citation needed ]
- Diana DeGarmo [ citation needed ]
- Bronson Pinchot [ citation needed ]
- Sean Young [ citation needed ]
- Colby Donaldson [ citation needed ]
- Jerri Manthey [ citation needed ]
- George Takei presided over Neil and Drucilla's wedding.[ citation needed ]
- Corbin Bernsen [ citation needed ]
- Wayne Brady [ citation needed ]
- Dorian Harewood [ citation needed ]
- Josh Gracin [ citation needed ]
- Van Cliburn [ citation needed ]
- Dr. Will [ citation needed ]
- Will Kirby [ citation needed ]
- Trace Adkins [ citation needed ]
- Little Richard [ citation needed ]
- David Hasselhoff [ citation needed ]
- Sheryl Underwood [ citation needed ]
- Mike Richards [ citation needed ]
- Dayanara Torres appeared as Elise Tomkins in 2005.[ citation needed ]
- Michael Gross [ citation needed ]
- Catherine Bach [ citation needed ]
- Bonnie Franklin [ citation needed ]
