Nathan Hastings is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera The
Young and the Restless. The role was originated in 1984 by Nathan
Purdee, who portrayed the character until 1992. The character was
subsequently portrayed by Randy Brooks (1992-1994), and was later
de-aged, as evidenced by later portrayal by Adam Lazarre-White
(1994-1996), who was nineteen years younger than both Purdee and
Brooks.Nathan Oliver Hastings was born in Genoa City to Oliver and
Loretta Hastings, an electrician and housewife, respectively. Nathan
grew up with learning problems and, as a result, performed badly in
school and could not read. When he was a teenager, he dropped out of
school and joined a local organized crime family.Nathan Oliver
Hastings was born in Genoa City to Oliver and Loretta Hastings, an
electrician and housewife, respectively. Nathan grew up with learning
problems and, as a result, performed badly in school and could not
read. When he was a teenager, he dropped out of school and joined a
local organized crime family.In 1984, attorney Tyrone Jackson (Phil
Morris), his brother Jazz Jackson (Jon St. Elwood) and private
investigator Andy Richards (Steven Ford) gather enough evidence to
dismantle the local organized crime family, headed by Joseph Anthony
(Logan Ramsey). They receive assistance from one of Anthony's men,
"Kong", whose real name is Nathan Hastings. As a result, Nathan is
granted immunity from prosecution for his crimes. After secretary Amy
Lewis (Stephanie E. Williams) realizes that Nathan is illiterate, she
secretly teaches him to read and write. The two soon start dating, but
she eventually leaves town, ending their relationship.Having
completely reformed, Nathan becomes a private investigator, and he
joins Paul Williams' (Doug Davidson) detective agency. While working
security for Fenmore's Department Store, he catches a
shoplifterâ€"runaway Drucilla Barber (Victoria Rowell). Once Nathan
realizes that Drucilla is illiterate as he once was, he convinces the
court to release her into his custody. Nathan teaches Dru how to read.
She soon falls in love with Nathan, and is determined to steal him
away from his girlfriend. Remarkably, his girlfriend turns out to be
Dru's estranged sister, Dr. Olivia Barber (Tonya Williams). Dru's
attempts to seduce Nathan away from Olivia prove to be unsuccessful,
and she later turns her attention to her future husband, Neil Winters
(Kristoff St. John). Nathan and Olivia are married in 1991, and they
have a son, Nathan Hastings, Jr. (nicknamed "Nate") in 1992. The birth
poses a great risk to Olivia's health when she develops ovarian
cancer. Following the birth, she has a hysterectomy. Nathan Hastings Top Movies & Young Movies