Actor Michael Gross ("Family Ties") joins the Number One daytime drama, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Friday, Aug. 15, on the CBS Television Network.

Gross will play Lowell Baldwin, now known as River, the long-lost father of Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc).  River shows up in an unexpected place in a very unusual role.

Best known for his role as Steven Keaton on the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated sitcom "Family Ties," Gross has appeared in such television shows as "ER," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Boston Legal" and "Medium," as well as "CSI: New York" and "How I Met Your Mother," on the Network.  His numerous television movie appearances include "The FBI Murders," "Right To Die," "F.D.R.: The Last Year," "Manhunt in the Dakotas," "Little Gloria...Happy at Last" and "Mrs. Harris."  Gross has appeared in the films "Just Tell Me What You Want," "Big Business" and "Alan and Naomi." In addition, "Tremors," its many sequels, and its Sci-Fi Channel series has earned him cult status among sci-fi and horror movie buffs.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been the Number One rated daytime drama for more than 19 years and celebrated its 35th anniversary on March 26, 2008.  The show is broadcast weekdays (12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, in association with Sony Pictures Television. 

On the Web: http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_young_and_the_restless/