David H. was not the first Snapper on the Young and the Restless. There was one gorgeous man before him.That gorgeous man was William Gray Espy.
David Hassellhoff (Bay Watch)The role was originally played by William Gray Espy when Y&R started back in 1973.
William Gray Espy is 6' 1 1/2".
Before David Hasselhoff played Snapper Foster, the role was played by William Gray Espy. Snapper got his nickname because he was quick to snap at folks who disagreed with him.
William Gray Espy was born on July 19, 1948, in Dothan, Alabama, USA.
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William Gray Espy has: Played Mitch Blake in "Another World" in 1964. Played Gordon Cameron in "Mannix" in 1967. Played Tommy Hendriksen in "The Streets of San Francisco" in 1972. Played Randy in "Kansas City Bomber" in 1972. Played Chuck in "Gidget Gets Married" in 1972. Played Dr. Kennard in "Night of Terror" in 1972. Played Snapper Foster in "The Young and the Restless" in 1973. Played Vinnie in "CHiPs" in 1977. Played Frankie in "Haunts" in 1977. Played Louis McCarthy in "Miami Vice" in 1984. Played Beattie Woodstock in "In Like Flynn" in 1985. Played Mitch Blake in "The 16th Annual Soap Opera Awards" in 2000.
William Gray III's birth name is William Herbert Gray III.
William Percival Gray died in 1992.
William Percival Gray was born in 1912.
William Crane Gray died in 1919.