Malcolm Winters
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Malcolm Winters is a fictional character
on the CBS
soap opera
The Young and the Restless
, portrayed by actor
Shemar Moore
from May 1994 to February 14, 2002 and from November 1, 2004 to September 1, 2005. From December 29, 2009 to October 17, 2011, the character had been portrayed by former Family Matters actor Darius McCrary
.
(Kristoff St. John
). Neil, at first, wants nothing to do with his rebellious younger brother, but eventually decides to give him a second chance. With the help of Blade Bladeson (Michael Tylo
), Malcolm becomes Genoa City's most prominent photographer.
He soon meets Drucilla Barber (Victoria Rowell
) and is instantly taken with her, but nothing becomes of the relationship and she marries Neil. Malcolm and Drucilla long for one another and have sex. However, Drucilla has taken a good dose of cold medication, thus mistaking Malcolm for Neil. Drucilla calls out for Neil, which makes Malcolm realize her advances are not intended for him. The following morning Malcolm realizes what a mistake he has made and confides in Dru's sister, Olivia (Tonya Lee Williams
).
Nine months later, Drucilla gives birth to a daughter, Lily
. Having convinced herself that Neil is Lily's father, Dru forgives Malcolm and Olivia soon fixes him up with her hospital colleague, Keesha Monroe (Wanda Acuna/Jennifer Gatti
). They fall in love and marry just before Keesha dies of AIDS
.
Malcolm then develops a relationship with recently-widowed Olivia and grows very attached to her son Nate (Bryant Jones). Malcolm and Olivia marry in 1997. One year later, Malcolm's ex-girlfriend Callie Rogers (Michelle Thomas
/Siena Goines) arrives in town and Olivia becomes jealous that Malcolm is spending so much time with her. Olivia's insecurity ultimately destroys her marriage to Malcolm and he rebounds back to Callie. The two become engaged but Callie soon breaks it off and leaves town. In the meantime, Malcolm continues his close relationship with his former stepson Nate (who views Malcolm as his father).
Malcolm and Neil soon find themselves fighting over a woman: attorney Alex Perez (Alexia Robinson). Malcolm and Alex fall in love and become engaged, though she is also developing feelings for Neil. Malcolm catches them together and leaves. While Malcolm driving over a bridge in Kenya
, the bridge collapses and Malcolm is presumed dead.
He returns three years later resenting Neil, believing Neil did not do enough to rescue him in Kenya. Eventually the two bury the hatchet. Malcolm then demands that Dru take a paternity test to determine once and for all if he is Lily's (Christel Khalil
) biological father. When Malcolm is proven to be Lily's father, he and Dru decide to keep it a secret and he leaves town. While Malcolm is gone, Lily and Neil discover the truth about her paternity, but are unable to contact him.
In December 2009, Malcolm returns to Genoa City while secretly working undercover as a corporate spy
for Tucker McCall (Stephen Nichols
). He learns that Lily has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and attempts to support her while clashing with Neil. However, the two eventually put aside their differences and reconnect as brothers. Malcolm takes a job as a photographer at Restless Style magazine and hires his adopted nephew, Devon Hamilton
(Bryton James) as his assistant. In July 2010 months after Malcolm mentioned he was engaged, his fiancée Sofia Dupre
(Julia Pace Mitchell
) arrives in town. She works for Tucker McCall and has a business clash with Neil. In April 2011, Malcolm and Sofia are married, despite the fact that she had a one-night stand with Neil weeks earlier.
Sofia is later found out to be pregnant, though the paternity of the baby is left undetermined. Although she was originally due in mid-November 2011, Sofia gave birth to a boy named Moses, after her father, on October 11, 2011. On October 14, it is revealed that Neil is Moses's father. Devastated, Malcolm must make a decision about his future with Moses. On October 17, Malcolm visits Sofia in the hospital and asks her to sign divorce papers and tells her that he will be moving away. Angry, Sofia signs them. He then says goodbye to Sofia and Neil and then goes to say goodbye to Phyllis Summers. He then leaves to catch his plane.
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on the CBS
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soap opera
Soap opera
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The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
, portrayed by actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
Shemar Moore
Shemar Moore
Shemar Franklin Moore is an American actor and former male fashion model. His most notable roles are that of Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless from 1994 to 2005, Derek Morgan on CBS's Criminal Minds, and as the third permanent host of Soul Train from 1999 to 2003.-Early life:Moore was...
from May 1994 to February 14, 2002 and from November 1, 2004 to September 1, 2005. From December 29, 2009 to October 17, 2011, the character had been portrayed by former Family Matters actor Darius McCrary
Darius McCrary
Darius Creston McCrary is an American film and television actor and singer. He is perhaps best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the ABC/CBS television sitcom Family Matters...
.
Character's background
Malcolm arrives in Genoa City in 1994, determined to get to know his estranged half-brother, NeilNeil Winters
Neil Winters is a fictional character in the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, portrayed by actor Kristoff St. John since his first appearance in January 1991...
(Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John is an American actor, best known for his role as Neil Winters on the daytime US drama The Young and the Restless.-Career:...
). Neil, at first, wants nothing to do with his rebellious younger brother, but eventually decides to give him a second chance. With the help of Blade Bladeson (Michael Tylo
Michael Tylo
-Career:Among his numerous soap opera roles, he is best known for his portrayal of Quinton Chamberlain on Guiding Light. He played the role from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1996 to 1997. He was half of the very popular supercouple Quint and Nola, with the role of Nola played by actress Lisa...
), Malcolm becomes Genoa City's most prominent photographer.
He soon meets Drucilla Barber (Victoria Rowell
Victoria Rowell
Victoria "Vicki" Lynn Rowell is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for her portrayal of ballerina-turned-model Drucilla Winters on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless, and medical examiner/pathologist Dr. Amanda Bentley on the CBS drama Diagnosis: Murder...
) and is instantly taken with her, but nothing becomes of the relationship and she marries Neil. Malcolm and Drucilla long for one another and have sex. However, Drucilla has taken a good dose of cold medication, thus mistaking Malcolm for Neil. Drucilla calls out for Neil, which makes Malcolm realize her advances are not intended for him. The following morning Malcolm realizes what a mistake he has made and confides in Dru's sister, Olivia (Tonya Lee Williams
Tonya Lee Williams
Tonya Lee Williams is a Canadian actress, best known for her role as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters on the American soap opera The Young and the Restless, from 1990 to 2005, and for a brief time in 2007. She returned to the series in the fall of 2008.-Early life:Williams was born in London, England to...
).
Nine months later, Drucilla gives birth to a daughter, Lily
Lily Winters
Lily Winters Ashby is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Starting off as a rebellious yet naive teenager, the character became one of the series' popular heroines. Stories centered around Lily included the mystery of her paternity and social issue...
. Having convinced herself that Neil is Lily's father, Dru forgives Malcolm and Olivia soon fixes him up with her hospital colleague, Keesha Monroe (Wanda Acuna/Jennifer Gatti
Jennifer Gatti
Jennifer Gatti is an American actress who has taken on several television roles.She is notable for her portrayal as the first Dinah Marler on Guiding Light from 1986 to 1987, As well as for her role of HIV-positive character Keesha Monroe Winters on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless...
). They fall in love and marry just before Keesha dies of AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
.
Malcolm then develops a relationship with recently-widowed Olivia and grows very attached to her son Nate (Bryant Jones). Malcolm and Olivia marry in 1997. One year later, Malcolm's ex-girlfriend Callie Rogers (Michelle Thomas
Michelle Thomas
Michelle Thomas was an American actress. She was best known for her roles as Justine Phillips on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, and as Myra Monkhouse on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters.-Early life and career:Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Thomas grew up in Montclair, New Jersey and was an...
/Siena Goines) arrives in town and Olivia becomes jealous that Malcolm is spending so much time with her. Olivia's insecurity ultimately destroys her marriage to Malcolm and he rebounds back to Callie. The two become engaged but Callie soon breaks it off and leaves town. In the meantime, Malcolm continues his close relationship with his former stepson Nate (who views Malcolm as his father).
Malcolm and Neil soon find themselves fighting over a woman: attorney Alex Perez (Alexia Robinson). Malcolm and Alex fall in love and become engaged, though she is also developing feelings for Neil. Malcolm catches them together and leaves. While Malcolm driving over a bridge in Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, the bridge collapses and Malcolm is presumed dead.
He returns three years later resenting Neil, believing Neil did not do enough to rescue him in Kenya. Eventually the two bury the hatchet. Malcolm then demands that Dru take a paternity test to determine once and for all if he is Lily's (Christel Khalil
Christel Khalil
Christel Adnana Khalil is an American actress.-Career:Khalil is best known for her role as Lily Ashby on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. She played the role from August 15, 2002 until September 2, 2005. Soon after she left the soap, Khalil was replaced by Davetta Sherwood...
) biological father. When Malcolm is proven to be Lily's father, he and Dru decide to keep it a secret and he leaves town. While Malcolm is gone, Lily and Neil discover the truth about her paternity, but are unable to contact him.
In December 2009, Malcolm returns to Genoa City while secretly working undercover as a corporate spy
Industrial espionage
Industrial espionage, economic espionage or corporate espionage is a form of espionage conducted for commercial purposes instead of purely national security purposes...
for Tucker McCall (Stephen Nichols
Stephen Nichols
Stephen Nichols is an American actor, most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of Steve Johnson on NBCs Days of our Lives from 1985-1990; after that, he had a stint on ABC's General Hospital as Stefan Cassadine from 1996-2003...
). He learns that Lily has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and attempts to support her while clashing with Neil. However, the two eventually put aside their differences and reconnect as brothers. Malcolm takes a job as a photographer at Restless Style magazine and hires his adopted nephew, Devon Hamilton
Devon Hamilton
Devon Hamilton is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, played by actor/musician Bryton James since June 1, 2004. James' portrayal of Devon has earned him the 2007 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, and the 2009 NAACP Image Award...
(Bryton James) as his assistant. In July 2010 months after Malcolm mentioned he was engaged, his fiancée Sofia Dupre
Sofia Dupre
Sofia Dupre is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless originated by actress Julia Pace Mitchell on July 20, 2010.-Character History:...
(Julia Pace Mitchell
Julia Pace Mitchell
Julia Pace Mitchell is an American actress.Pace-Mitchell is the daughter of former TV actress Judy Pace and actor Don Mitchell. She most recently played the role of Jan in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic, Notorious, opposite newcoming actor Jamal Woolard who portrays the title character...
) arrives in town. She works for Tucker McCall and has a business clash with Neil. In April 2011, Malcolm and Sofia are married, despite the fact that she had a one-night stand with Neil weeks earlier.
Sofia is later found out to be pregnant, though the paternity of the baby is left undetermined. Although she was originally due in mid-November 2011, Sofia gave birth to a boy named Moses, after her father, on October 11, 2011. On October 14, it is revealed that Neil is Moses's father. Devastated, Malcolm must make a decision about his future with Moses. On October 17, Malcolm visits Sofia in the hospital and asks her to sign divorce papers and tells her that he will be moving away. Angry, Sofia signs them. He then says goodbye to Sofia and Neil and then goes to say goodbye to Phyllis Summers. He then leaves to catch his plane.