Chip Hayes


Chip Hayes is an American soap opera writer, producer, and director.

Personal life

He is married to actress Deborah Adair, with whom he has two adopted children.
He is the son of actress Nancy Gates and entertainment lawyer J. William Hayes.

Positions held

All My Children
General Hospital
Melrose Place
The Young and the Restless
  • Breakdown writer: 1983 - 1985

Awards and nominations

Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 2004 and 2012.