John McCook | |
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 John McCook in 2014 | |
| Born | John Thomas McCook June 20, 1944 Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Spouses | Marilyn McPherson
(m. 1962; div. 1971) |
| Children | 4, including Molly McCook |
John Thomas McCook (born June 20, 1944) is an American actor. He first gained prominence for his portrayal of the character Lance Prentiss on the television soap opera The Young and the Restless (from 1975 - 1980). Since March 1987, he has played the role of Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, winning the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2022 after four nominations.