<P> Billy Abbott is a fictional character from The Young and the Restless , an American soap opera on the CBS network . Created by William J. Bell as the son of John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ) and Jill Abbott ( Jess Walton ) , the character is currently portrayed by Jason Thompson . He was born onscreen during the episode airing on July 7 , 1993 . For the character 's first six - year period , he appeared as a minor , portrayed by various child actors . In 1999 , David Tom began portraying Billy as a teenager . Tom was acclaimed for his portrayal , winning a Daytime Emmy Award in 2000 . </P>
<P> Billy Abbott is a fictional character from The Young and the Restless , an American soap opera on the CBS network . Created by William J. Bell as the son of John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ) and Jill Abbott ( Jess Walton ) , the character is currently portrayed by Jason Thompson . He was born onscreen during the episode airing on July 7 , 1993 . For the character 's first six - year period , he appeared as a minor , portrayed by various child actors . In 1999 , David Tom began portraying Billy as a teenager . Tom was acclaimed for his portrayal , winning a Daytime Emmy Award in 2000 . </P>
who is billy 's father on the young and the restless
who is billy 's father on the young and the restless
John Abbott
John Abbott