When we think about The Bold and the Beautiful one name always pops to mind, John McCook. Not only has the daytime vet played ...

Scott Clifton, John McCook and Thorsten Kaye of “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Eric Martsolf of “Days of Our Lives” are also Daytime Emmy-nominated for lead performance this year.

John McCook (Eric, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL) ... The three of us from our show in one category is fantastic. That’s great. And then Braeden’s [Victor on Y&R] across the hall, ...

John McCook ‘loved’ playing Eric’s not-so-final days on B&B. Pictured from top L to R: Darin Brooks, Tanner Novlan, Kimberlin Brown, Sean Kanan, Delon de Metz, Lawrence Saint-Victor, ...

The Bold and the Beautiful has only had one Eric Forrester. John McCook debuted in the role when the CBS soap began airing in 1987, and more than 30 years later, he is still Eric Forrester.

Once Eric regains his strength, he insists on going… Fight For Your Right To Party: Despite his ill health, Eric (John McCook, with Jennifer Gareis as Donna) is determined to host a big soiree.

John McCook and Thorsten Kaye might play on-screen rivals on The Bold and the Beautiful as father and son Eric and Ridge Forrester, but their real-life friendship is unbreakable.