After several years as a successful model, Diamont's first major acting role was as Carlo Forenza on Days of Our Lives. He joined the cast in 1984 after being hired by Ken Corday, and was with the show for a year. Diamont is best known for his portrayal of opportunistic businessman Brad Carlton on The Young and the Restless. He initially joined the show in 1985 and left the cast in 1996, but returned in 1998, remaining on the show until his character was killed off in early 2009. On March 5, 2009 it was announced that Diamont would be joining the cast of the CBSdaytime dramaThe Bold and the Beautiful in the contract role of Bill Spencer Jr. His first air date was May 12, 2009. "Don is a versatile actor with a vast range of talent," B&B's Executive Producer and Head Writer, Bradley Bell, said in a statement, "It is my pleasure to welcome him to B&B. He has also expressed an interest in being a script writer." Diamont is also known for being the spokesperson for Morris Home Furnishings in Dayton, Ohio. In 2006, Diamont was voted No. 1 on the Sexiest Soap Hunks of All Time list at the Shrine to the Soap Hunks. Diamont was also a cover model for Playgirl magazine twice, in 1988 and 1995. He is active with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and has a niece afflicted with the illness. Don was named "Sexiest Veteran Soap Actor" by People Magazine in 2009. He was in 1995's Sure Ultra Dry commercial campaign. In 2018 he took part in the cast of the talent show conducted by Milly Carlucci, Ballando con le Stelle
Personal life
Diamont is the son of Judy and Albert Feinberg. He has three siblings, two sisters Bette and Elena, and one brother, Jack. With his ex-wife Rachel Braun, he has four sons. Diamont married his long-time girlfriend Cindy Ambuehl in Eze, France on June 12, 2012. They are parents to twin boys. He also raised his late sister Bette's son. His son, Alexander, nicknamed Zander, played quarterback for the Indiana University football team.
Ethnicity
Diamont began using his mother's maiden name when he began acting and modeling after an agent suggested that it was more "rhythmical," but in fact because it was less obviously Jewish-sounding. In the August 15, 2006 edition of Soap Opera Digest, Diamont discusses his Jewish background and discloses that he did not fully embrace his Jewish heritage until later in life. Coincidentally, his storyline on The Young and the Restless has paralleled his personal life in some ways. The show has revealed that the persona of "Brad Carlton" is actually "George Kaplan."
