James Houghton Biography

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Jim Houghton (aka James Houghton) (b. in Los Angeles, California on November 7, 1948) is an American actor and writer. He was also in the original cast of The Young and the Restless as Greg Foster.

Houghton is on the cover of the Warren Zevon album, "The Envoy". He's also the son of "Twilight Zone" producer Buck Houghton.

Positions Held

The Bold and The Beautiful

• Script Writer (September 1, 2006 - Present)
  

Knot's Landing

• Writer
  
• Actor: Kenny Ward (1979-1983)
  

The Colbys

• Actor: Cash Cassidy (1986-1987)
  

The Young and The Restless (About 15 years)

• Script Writer (May 17, 2006 - July 25, 2006)
  
• Associate Head Writer (1991 - May 12, 2006)
  
• Actor: Greg Foster (Original Cast Member: 1973)
  

Awards & Nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards

• WINS (1992, 1997, 2000, 2006; Best Writing; The Young And The Restless)
  
• NOMINATIONS (1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004 & 2005; Best Writing; Y&R)
  

Writers Guild of America Award

• WGA WINS (2002 & 2005 Season; The Young and The Restless)
  
• WGA NOMINATIONS (1999 & 2001 Season; Young and The Restless)
  

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