Devon Hamilton

Devon Hamilton is a fictional character from the original CBS Daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless, portrayed by Bryton James. The character was introduced in 2004, under executive producer and show creator, William J. Bell, and co-executive producers, David Shaughnessy and John F. Smith. Created by then head writers, Smith, Kay Alden and Trent Jones, Devon was introduced as a troubled teenager, from a broken home. Devon is taken in as the foster child of Neil and Drucilla Winters who eventually adopt him. Devon is no stranger to struggles. Growing up without a stable family unit leads to him becoming a bit over protective of his adoptive family. In his late teen years, Devon is stricken with meningitis and nearly dies. Though he survives, Devon is left completely deaf. From 2007 to 2013, Devon has an enduring romance with Roxanne. The relationship even withstands his affair with Tyra Hamilton. Though he works in the business world, Devon's first love will always be music. His love for music eventually leads to him discovering his true heritage when he is revealed to be the biological son of billionaire Tucker McCall, and the grandson of longtime family friend, and Genoa City's matriarch, the late Katherine Chancellor.