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Forrester Family
The Forrester family is a family in the CBS Daytime soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful''. The Forresters own and run the Los Angeles-based fashion house Forrester Creations. This is a list of all known members of the Forrester family, both past and present, deceased and living. Family members First generation *Eric Forrester (John McCook)Patriarch of the Forrester family. Father of Ridge, Thorne, Kristen, Felicia, Angela, Eric "Rick" Forrester, Jr. and Bridget Forrester, and adoptive father of Marcus Forrester. * John Forrester (Fred Willard)Occasionally mentioned brother of Eric Forrester, John was not seen until 2014. He is the father of Jessica Forrester and Ivy Forrester. Second generation *Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye)The eldest and favorite son of Eric and Stephanie Douglas, later found to be the biological son of Massimo Marone. He is currently co-owner and CEO of Forrester Creations. He has four children: Thomas, Phoebe, Steffy and Ridge Forrester Jr. *Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by "horse opera", a derogatory term for low-budget Westerns. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera. The longest-running current television soap is ''Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV (TV channel), ITV in 1960, with the record for the longest running soap opera in history being held by ''Guiding Light'', which began on radio in 1937, transitioned to television in 1952, and ended in 2009. A crucial element that defines the soap opera is the open-ended serial nature of the narrative, with stories spanning several episodes. One of the defining features that makes a televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Forrester
Thomas Forrester is a fictional character from ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', an American soap opera on the CBS network. Created and introduced by Bradley Bell, the role has been portrayed by multiple child actors. In 2004, the role was rapidly aged with actor Drew Tyler Bell, who remained in the role until 2010. That same year, Adam Gregory was cast in the role, and remained through his exit in 2014. The following year, Pierson Fodé was cast in the role. Fodé departed the role in September 2017; he returned for a one-month guest stint from March to April 2018. In February 2019, it was announced that Matthew Atkinson had been cast in the role; he debuted on March 15, 2019. Thomas is the son of supercouple Ridge Forrester (Ronn Moss, later Thorsten Kaye) and Taylor Hayes (Hunter Tylo, later Krista Allen). He has two sisters, Phoebe (deceased) (MacKenzie Mauzy) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and a half-brother, R. J. Forrester (Anthony Turpel) from his father's ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massimo Marone
Massimo, also Massimino, and Massimine () is a masculine Italian given name. Notable people with the name include: Given name: * Massimo Agostinelli (Max Agos) (born 1987), Swiss based Italian American artist, entrepreneur and activist * Massimo Agostini (born 1964), Italian football manager and former striker * Massimo Alioto (born 1972), associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore * Massimo Allevi (born 1969), former Italian pole vaulter * Massimo Ambrosini Cavaliere OMRI (born 1977), Italian former professional footballer * Massimo De Ambrosis (born 1964), Italian actor and voice actor * Massimo Amfiteatrof (1907–1990), Russian-born Italian cellist * Paolo Massimo Antici (1924–2003), Italian diplomat, founder of the Antici Group * Massimo Aparo (born 1953), Italian nuclear engineer * Massimo Apollonio (born 1970), former Italian racing cyclist * Massimo Ardinghi (born 1971), former professional tennis player from Italy * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Forrester (B&B)
Stephanie Forrester is a fictional character from ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', an American soap opera on the CBS network. Stephanie is known for her marriages to the famed fashion designer, Eric Forrester, and for her rivalries with Brooke Logan, who has been involved with Eric and her sons, Ridge and Thorne, and with competing designer Sally Spectra. Both of these rivals later became two of her closest friends. She has been portrayed since the show's inception in 1987 by Emmy-winning actress Susan Flannery. Stephanie's lung cancer diagnosis played a central role in the series, and the character died of the disease on November 26, 2012. Casting and creation The role of Stephanie was originally created for actress Susan Seaforth Hayes (who played Julie Olson Williams on ''Days of Our Lives'') but, after Hayes turned it down, the producers contacted Hayes' former ''Days'' co-star, Susan Flannery, and she eventually won the role. Hayes did, however, appear in 2003 and 2005 as J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorsten Kaye
Thorsten Kaye (born Thorsten Ernst Kieselbach, 22 February 1966) is a German-British actor. His best known roles include Patrick Thornhart on ''One Life to Live'', Dr. Ian Thornhart on ''Port Charles'', Zach Slater on ''All My Children'' and Ridge Forrester on ''The Bold and the Beautiful''. Acting career Kaye was born in Frankfurt, Federal Republic of Germany. He appeared in many classical theater roles, including ''The Winter's Tale'', ''Tartuffe'', ''Macbeth'', ''Much Ado About Nothing'', ''Hamlet'', ''Love's Labour's Lost'', ''Twelfth Night'', and ''The Taming of the Shrew'', both in London and with the Hilberry Repertory Company in Detroit. Kaye then moved to Los Angeles, where he acted in many television shows, including the miniseries, Sidney Sheldon's ''Nothing Lasts Forever,'' before moving to New York to play Patrick Thornhart on ABC's ''One Life to Live'' (1995–1997). The character gained quite a bit of popularity, and it is where he would meet his real life par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivy Forrester
''The Bold and the Beautiful'' is an American television soap opera. It was first broadcast on March 23, 1987, and airs on CBS. The following is a list of characters that first appeared or will appear in the soap in 2014, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the series' executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell. Ivy Forrester Ivy Forrester, portrayed by Ashleigh Brewer, made her first appearance on July 10, 2014. In May 2014, it was announced that Australian actress Brewer had joined the cast of ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' in the role of Ivy Forrester. She began filming for the series on May 24, 2014, and initially signed a three-year contract with the show. Brewer told a writer for ''Soap Opera Digest'' that during her first meeting she had a successful chemistry read with Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) and the producers decided to create a character with her. Brewer explained that Ivy was originally going to be American, before being changed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Guide
TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program listings information as well as entertainment and television-related news. The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine LLC, in 2008. Corporate history Prototype The prototype of what would become ''TV Guide Magazine'' was developed by Lee Wagner (1910–1993), who was the circulation director of MacFadden Publications in New York City in the 1930s – and later, by the time of the predecessor publication's creation, for Cowles Media Company – distributing magazines focusing on movie celebrities. In 1948, Wagner printed New York City area listings magazine ''The TeleVision Guide'', which was first released on local newsstands on June 14 of that year. Silent film star Gloria Swanson, who then starred of the short-lived variety series ''The Gloria Swanson Hour'', appeared on the cover of the first issue. Wagner later began publishing regional editions of ''The TeleVision Guid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Willard
Frederic Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian, and writer. He was best known for his roles in the Rob Reiner mockumentary film ''This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984); the Christopher Guest mockumentaries ''Waiting for Guffman'' (1996), '' Best in Show'' (2000), '' A Mighty Wind'' (2003), '' For Your Consideration'' (2006), and '' Mascots'' (2016); and the ''Anchorman'' films; as well as for his television roles on ''Fernwood 2 Night'', ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', and '' Modern Family'' the latter of which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Early life Frederic Charles Willard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 18, 1933. Willard's mother, Ruth (née Weinman) was a housewife. His father, Frederick Charles Willard, died in 1945 when he was 12 years old. He was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Willard graduated from the Kentucky Military Institute in 1951 and the Virginia Military Institute in 1955. He was stationed in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Forrester (The Bold And The Beautiful)
'' The Bold and the Beautiful'' is an American television soap opera. It was first broadcast on March 23, 1987, and airs on CBS. The following is a list of characters that first appeared or will appear in the soap in 2014, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the series' executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell. Ivy Forrester Ivy Forrester, portrayed by Ashleigh Brewer, made her first appearance on July 10, 2014. In May 2014, it was announced that Australian actress Brewer had joined the cast of '' The Bold and the Beautiful'' in the role of Ivy Forrester. She began filming for the series on May 24, 2014, and initially signed a three-year contract with the show. Brewer told a writer for ''Soap Opera Digest'' that during her first meeting she had a successful chemistry read with Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) and the producers decided to create a character with her. Brewer explained that Ivy was originally going to be American, before being changed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Forrester
Marcus Forrester is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera, '' The Bold and the Beautiful'', portrayed by Texas Battle. He first appeared on May 14, 2008. In early stages of his storyline, it was revealed he was the long-lost son of Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) and his father, Justin Barber ( Aaron D. Spears) was introduced to the serial after Marcus. He has had relationships with Steffy Forrester and has fathered Amber Moore's child in 2011. For the role, Battle was nominated In 2009 and 2010 for an NAACP Image Award© in the category of “Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series" for his portrayal of Marcus. He is described as "Smooth, suave, and oh so charming, ladies’ man, Marcus Forrester never fails to make women swoon". Marcus , Character Profile Storylines Marcus is first introduced attending the funeral of Storm Logan. After his arrival, he begins working at Forrester Creations. He is revealed to be the son of Donna Logan and Justin Barber b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridget Forrester
Bridget Forrester is a fictional character from ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', an American soap opera on the CBS network. She first appeared in 1992 as the infant daughter of Brooke Logan and Eric Forrester. The character was portrayed by actress Ashley Jones from December 2004 to January 2011 as a regular, but was dropped to recurring status and continued to make appearances up until February 29, 2012, when Bridget left for New York along with a few others. Since 2013, Jones has continued to make guest appearances on the soap. Casting The role was originated by various child actresses. Agnes Bruckner portrayed Bridget as a rebellious teenager from early 1997 to 2000. This was Brucker's first job as an actress, which she described as an "incredible experience" which taught her about the industry. In 2013, she said: "I was only 11 years old, and being on a soap opera, especially at such a young age for me, was basically a very important acting class, just because there were so ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
