John Thomas McCook (born June 20, 1944) is an American television actor. He first gained prominence for his portrayal of the character Lance Prentiss on the television soap opera The Young and the …

John McCook was born on 20 June 1944 in Ventura, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Bold and the Beautiful (1987), The Young and the Restless (1973) and Magnum, P.I. (1980).

Dec 12, 2025 · John McCook, who has played Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful for nearly 40 years, addressed rumors about his departure after his character’s on-screen retirement party. In a …

Dec 16, 2025 · The Bold and the Beautiful pushed Eric into retirement, but John McCook is staying right where he belongs. Fans worried about his exit, yet the actor confirmed his commitment.

Jul 17, 2025 · 'The Bold and the Beautiful' star John McCook recently shared the 'end of an era' in a recent tribute video on social media.

Dec 12, 2025 · For 38 years, Emmy-winning actor John McCook has portrayed Forrester family patriarch Eric Forrester on the CBS ’s The Bold and the Beautiful. Recent online speculation about his potential...

John McCook Biography -- The Bold and the Beautiful. Find out some basic facts about the actor who plays Eric Forrester on the CBS soap.

Jul 25, 2023 · At the center of a lot of these relationships is Eric Forrester, played by John McCook. But even as one of the show’s longest-serving actors, McCook has done extensive work outside of the …

Dec 4, 2025 · Has he given up? We can only hope not. As original cast member John McCook told Soaps.com in 2024, “I’ll be working right up until they drag me out of here. I celebrate, privately, …

Jul 12, 2025 · ‘The Bold and Beautiful’ legend John McCook looks back on ’50 Years’ of ‘memories’ as he says an emotional goodbye.