The Young and the Restless has been the number one daytime drama for more than twelve consecutive years. Monday, May 31, Recording Artist Bryton – who starred for eight seasons on the ABC sitcom Family Matters – makes his soap debut as Devon, a young teen who will take on none other than the show’s main character “Victor”, Mustache himself! According to Y&R co –executive producer / co-headwriter Jack Smith, Victor’s community-service project at the inner-city recreational center will bring him into direct contact with Devon (Bryton’s new character) and provide a launching pad “for a major foster child story.”
At 18 years old, Bryton is well received in both the US and Europe. At 14, he was the youngest recording artist on the Universal Polydor label. He debuted his 1st single on live television at Pop-Komm’s “Stars 2000”. The all-star concert had over ten million viewers worldwide. Bryton’s single is now on over nine-million compilation CDs sold that include songs by Britney Spears, the Back Street Boys, and n-Sync to name a few. Bryton has also performed live on Viva, ZDF 5, Giga TV, Disney TV and RTL in Europe and on numerous television shows on nearly every major network in the U.S.
Bryton booked his first TV commercial for Disney / Mattel’s on his first audition at age 2. At age 3, Bryton's first theatrical audition landed him a role on the ABC TV show, Family Matters. He starred as Richie on more than 200 episodes during the show’s 9 year reign. Today, Bryton can still be seen daily, on Family Matters in over 72 countries worldwide.
Additional credits include the voice of Freddie on Fox's “Kids From Room 402”, the voice of “Mowgli” in Disney's “Jungle Book” CD ROM and currently, Disney’s new animated series, American Dragon”
Bryton shared the stage with Mariah Carey, Usher, NSYNC, Destiny’s Child and Celine Dion to name a few in Washington DC at the United We Stand Concert during Michael Jackson’s performance of the song "What More Can I Give". Bryton also appears on the recording and video of the same song.
Most importantly, Bryton has performed at children's charity events all over the world. He's been invited to entertain three consecutive years at the White House in Washington DC and was subsequently personally invited by Bill Clinton to perform and speak at the launch of a $2 billion-dollar anti-drug campaign. Bryton has performed to sell out crowds at the Koln Arena in Germany, in New York's Central Park, the Salt Palace, Disney World, the House of Blues in Hollywood and at various events worldwide. He has performed the National Anthem on many occasions to crowds as large as 200,000 people.
Bryton is the spokesperson for many charities and founded his own charity in 1996 called “RADD Kids”, which has since been awarded by the United States government for outstanding youth safety work. Bryton has been honored with 12 awards in the entertainment industry, including the Michael Landon Award for charitable contributions through youth in entertainment.
Bryton was nominated by the Hollywood Reporter's Young Star Awards for best performance by a recording artist alongside Brandy, LeAnn Rimes, Hansen and Jonny Lang to name a few.
Among hobbies, Bryton loves racing go-karts, snowboarding, video games and most of all, performing live in front of large audiences. Bryton's goals include winning an Oscar, an Emmy and a Grammy. For more about Bryton, visit his official website at:
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007
WORD AROUND THE WEB: ACTOR BRYTON McCLURE TO EXIT 'Y&R' IN APRIL 2008.
Bryton McClure who plays 'Devon Hamilton', the adopted son of 'Neil (played by Kristoff St. John) & Drucilla Winters' (played by Victoria Rowell), will leave The Young & the Restless when his contract expires in April (2008). McClure, who some of you may remember as 'Lil Richie' from one of the longest running Black sitcoms in television history, Family Matters, says one of the reasons why he will not renew his contract is because he wants to go to college. Can't knock the dude for wanting to elevate his academic goals, bless his heart. Although the 21-year-old won an Daytime Emmy for Younger Actor in a Drama Series earlier this year, as far as his character is concerned, he hasn't had any strong and/or interesting storylines since his character lost his hearing while being named as a suspect, along with 'Drucilla', in 'Carmen's' murder.
I truly dig this dude's talent. And I ain't gon lie, I literally cried after when 'Devon' adoption was finalized. But I was fire-engine-red-hot when the writers possessed the absolute gall to incorporate a storyline that involved 'Devon' developing romantic feelings for his adopted sister, 'Lily.' Now, that shit put the lid on the jar for me!
I felt a lil better once they finally gave 'Devon' a 'romantic interest' (played by Fresh Prince of Bel Air star Tatyana Ali). But still, they should've given him more. All it takes is a stroke of a pen. I mean really! He was only in 2 episodes in October. Kay's maid, 'Esther' has gotten more screen time than him.
What sort of impact McClure's departure will cause for the only Black family in daytime soaps is anyone's guess. Victoria Rowell is gone...for now...and there's no telling if and or when she will ever return to Y&R. And there's no word on if McClure's character will be recast.
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