Neil Winters is a fictional character from The Young and the Restless,
an American soap opera on the CBS network. Created and introduced by
William J. Bell, the role was portrayed by Kristoff St. John from 1991
until St. John's death in 2019. As of 2019, Neil is the
longest-running African American character to appear on the series.
St. John last appeared as Neil on February 6, 2019.Over the years,
Neil's storylines have involved his marriages to Drucilla Winters
(Victoria Rowell), as well as his conflict with his half-brother
Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore). Neil's daughter, Lily Winters
(Christel Khalil), was involved in a paternity storyline, with Neil
and Malcolm as her potential fathers. In 1994, Bill Bell had Malcolm
walk into Drucilla's bedroom after she had taken prescription drugs.
Fully understanding the drugs she had taken caused her to believe him
to be her husband, Malcolm chose to take advantage of the situation
leaving Dru pregnant. While both her and Malcolm were unsure of the
baby's paternity, Neil believed he was the father. Bell chose not to
follow up on this plot point, leaving it unresolved until 2005 when
then-Executive Producer, John F. Smith, revealed Malcolm as the
father. Neil and Drucilla have shared two marriages and adopted a son,
Devon Hamilton (Bryton James). Since Drucilla's presumed death in
2007, Neil has had numerous other romances, including Karen Taylor
(Nia Peeples), Sofia Dupre (Julia Pace Mitchell), Leslie Michaelson
(Angell Conwell), and Hilary Curtis (Mishael Morgan). St. John's
portrayal of Neil has garnered a positive response over the years,
awarding him two Daytime Emmy Awards and eight NAACP Image
Awards.Lilana Novakovich of the Toronto Star characterized Neil as an
"over-achiever". The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote that Neil was "a
young and restless makeup company executive". In 1994, St. John
described Neil as "the typical overachiever", stating he's "energetic
and striving for the top spot at Jabot Cosmetics. He doesn't really
see himself as a ladies' man but rather quite sensual; he's very
secure." Neil is known for his pairing with Drucilla Winters (Victoria
Rowell). Their romance began in 1991; St. John stated at the time that
he wanted the series to "take its time as romance blossoms" between
Neil and Drucilla.
an American soap opera on the CBS network. Created and introduced by
William J. Bell, the role was portrayed by Kristoff St. John from 1991
until St. John's death in 2019. As of 2019, Neil is the
longest-running African American character to appear on the series.
St. John last appeared as Neil on February 6, 2019.Over the years,
Neil's storylines have involved his marriages to Drucilla Winters
(Victoria Rowell), as well as his conflict with his half-brother
Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore). Neil's daughter, Lily Winters
(Christel Khalil), was involved in a paternity storyline, with Neil
and Malcolm as her potential fathers. In 1994, Bill Bell had Malcolm
walk into Drucilla's bedroom after she had taken prescription drugs.
Fully understanding the drugs she had taken caused her to believe him
to be her husband, Malcolm chose to take advantage of the situation
leaving Dru pregnant. While both her and Malcolm were unsure of the
baby's paternity, Neil believed he was the father. Bell chose not to
follow up on this plot point, leaving it unresolved until 2005 when
then-Executive Producer, John F. Smith, revealed Malcolm as the
father. Neil and Drucilla have shared two marriages and adopted a son,
Devon Hamilton (Bryton James). Since Drucilla's presumed death in
2007, Neil has had numerous other romances, including Karen Taylor
(Nia Peeples), Sofia Dupre (Julia Pace Mitchell), Leslie Michaelson
(Angell Conwell), and Hilary Curtis (Mishael Morgan). St. John's
portrayal of Neil has garnered a positive response over the years,
awarding him two Daytime Emmy Awards and eight NAACP Image
Awards.Lilana Novakovich of the Toronto Star characterized Neil as an
"over-achiever". The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote that Neil was "a
young and restless makeup company executive". In 1994, St. John
described Neil as "the typical overachiever", stating he's "energetic
and striving for the top spot at Jabot Cosmetics. He doesn't really
see himself as a ladies' man but rather quite sensual; he's very
secure." Neil is known for his pairing with Drucilla Winters (Victoria
Rowell). Their romance began in 1991; St. John stated at the time that
he wanted the series to "take its time as romance blossoms" between
Neil and Drucilla.
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