Michael Damian (born Michael Damian Weir) is an American actor, singer, director, writer and producer whose work spans television, music and film. He is best known for his long running role as Danny Romalotti on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. His real name is Michael Damian Weir and he has released albums and directed films alongside his acting career.
Michael Damian was born on April 26, 1962 in Bonsall, California. His birth name is Michael Damian Weir. He grew up in California and started taking part in theatre during his youth.
Michael Damian began his professional journey in entertainment as a member of his family band, The Weirz, which released two albums in the 1970s. In 1981 he made his break into daytime television when he joined the cast of the long running soap opera The Young and the Restless, playing the role of Danny Romalotti for many years.
Beyond television, Damian also ventured into music recording: he released several albums and achieved three Top 40 hits, including a No. 1 single, his cover of “Rock On”. Later he shifted focus toward creating content behind the camera, writing, directing and producing films such as Hot Tamale and A Princess for Christmas.
Throughout his career Damian has shown versatility moving from music to television to film production building a body of work that spans many facets of the entertainment industry.
As of 2025, Michael Damian has an estimated net worth of around 3 million dollars. He earned this amount through his long career in the entertainment industry. Most of his income comes from acting on television, especially from his role on The Young and the Restless. He also made money from his hit music releases, including his number one song “Rock On,” and from directing and producing several successful films and TV projects.