Biography
Who is John McCook?
Early life and career beginnings
John Thomas McCook was born on June 20, 1944, in Ventura, United States. He is an American actor, film actor, singer, television actor, and musician.
He was discovered by Jack Warner while performing in a production of West Side Story. He signed to Universal Studios before spending two years in the US Army.
Television career
John portrayed the character of Lance Prentiss on The Young and the Restless from October 1975 to February 1980. He left the show when it moved to the hour format.
Since March 1987, he has played the role of Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. McCook and Katherine Kelly Lang are the show's two longest serving actors, and both debuted in the first episode.
Awards and recognition
In 2001, 2012, and 2018, McCook received a Daytime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actor category for his portrayal of Eric Forrester.
In 2022, McCook won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the same role after four total nominations.
Personal life
John McCook has been married since 1980 to former actress Laurette Spang, with whom he has three children named Jake Thomas, Rebecca Jeanne, and Molly. His daughter Molly is also an actress.
He was previously married to dancer and actress Juliet Prowse from 1972 to 1979, with whom he had one son named Seth. John McCook lives with his family in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Birthday and age
John McCook was born on June 20, 1944, which makes John 82 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. John shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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