Kristoff St. John

Kristoff St. John (July 15, 1966 – February 3, 2019) was an American actor known for his roles on various soap operas. He is best known for his portrayal of Neil Winters on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1991 until his death. St. John received numerous accolades for his work, including two Daytime Emmy Awards and ten NAACP Image Awards. He also appeared on the NBC soap opera Generations and the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. Born in New York City, St. John grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Los Angeles. His father is Christopher St. John, a producer, actor, and director.