''The Rich and the Ruthless'' is an American

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comedy series created, produced and directed by

Victoria Rowell Victoria Lynn Rowell (born May 10, 1959) is an American actress. She began her career as a ballet dancer and model before making her acting debut in the 1987 comedy film ''Leonard Part 6''. In 1990, Rowell joined the cast of the CBS daytime soa ...

. The series stars Rowell and

Richard Brooks Richard Brooks (May 18, 1912 – March 11, 1992) was an American screenwriter, film director, novelist and film producer. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, Oscars in his career, he was best known for ''Blackboard Jungle'' (1955), ''Cat on a ...

. The series is loosely based on Rowell's novels ''Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva'' and ''The Young and the Ruthless'', and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fictional soap opera. The six-episode first season premiered on the streaming service Allblk on July 28, 2017. On August 24, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season. The third season premiered on May 23, 2019. The fourth season moved to

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and premiered on May 13, 2021. The series received multiple awards and nominations, include

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nomination for an Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series for Brooks in 2018. In 2018 and 2019, the series won

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for Best Ensemble in a Comedy.

Cast and characters

as Kitty Barringer *

as Augustus Barringer * Valenzia Algarin as Veronica Barringer * Elaine Ballace as Fern * Hunter Bodine as Randall Roberts * Elizabeth J. Carlisle as Emmy Abernathy *

Michael Colyar Michael K. Colyar (born February 9, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, entertainer, voiceover artist, television/radio personality, and author. Early life and education Born in Chicago, Illinois, Colyar was raised in the Robert Taylor Home ...

as Willie Turner * Starletta DuPois as Grandma Jones *

Brenda Epperson Brenda Epperson (born September 9, 1965) is an American actress and singer. Epperson is best known for being the second actress to portray the character of Ashley Abbott on the CBS daytime drama ''The Young and the Restless''. Biography Her fa ...

as Edith Norman * Carlo Mendez as Kurt *

Robert Ri'chard Robert Andrew Ri'chard (born January 7, 1983) is an American television and film actor, known for his roles as Arnaz Ballard on the UPN sitcom '' One on One'' and Bobby Walker on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Cousin Skeeter''. Early life Ri'chard was ...

as Max Barringer * Alesha Renee as Calysta Jeffries * Irene Roseen as Maeve Fielding *

Mykel Shannon Jenkins Mykel Shannon Jenkins (born July 3, 1969) is an American actor, perhaps best known as the winner of the first season of the SOAPnet reality television series ''I Wanna Be a Soap Star''. Career His prize for winning the contest was a 13-week-co ...

as Derrick Taylor *

Shadoe Stevens Shadoe Stevens (; ) is an American radio host, voiceover actor, and television personality. He was the host of ''American Top 40'' from 1988 to 1995. He currently hosts the internationally syndicated radio show ''Top of the World,'' and co-hosts ...

as Phillip McQueen * Chrystale Wilson as Alison Fairchild Roberts * Gabrielle Sanalitro as Tamara * Akilah Releford as Ivy *

Kimberlin Brown Kimberlin Ann Brown Pelzer (born June 29, 1961) is an American television actress, best known for her role as Sheila Carter in the CBS daytime soap operas ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' from 1990. Career Brown ...

as Dr. Maya Cooper *

JoNell Kennedy JoNell Kennedy has been an American actress, producer and writer since 1992. She is perhaps best known for her recurring role as "Coroner Pat" on ''The Mentalist''. She also appeared on an episode of '' Southland''. Personal life Kennedy was ...

as Earthaletta *

Dawnn Lewis Dawnn Jewel Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress. Lewis is best known for her role as Jaleesa Vinson–Taylor on the NBC television sitcom ''A Different World'' from the series beginning in 1987 until the end of its fifth season in ...

as Beth

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)

Season 2 (2018)

Season 3 (2019)

Season 4 (2021)

References

External links

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