John McCook

John McCook

80 · Born: Jun 20, 1944

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJun 20, 1944 Ventura, California, USA
Spouse
  • Laurette Spang

    ( Feb 16, 1980 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Juliet Prowse

    ( Sep 9, 1972 to Sep 5, 1979 )
  • Marilynn Ann McPherson

    ( Aug 8, 1965 to Sep 1, 1971 )

Biography

John McCook, a distinguished and accomplished American actor, entered this world on the twenty-first day of June, 1944, in the charming and scenic coastal city of Ventura, California, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious and storied career, he has made a profound and lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of television, primarily recognized for his unforgettable and iconic performances in a plethora of notable and influential television series, including the esteemed and long-running soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful, which premiered in 1987, as well as the equally renowned and critically acclaimed series, The Young and the Restless, which debuted in 1973, and the action-packed and thrilling drama, Magnum, P.I., which premiered in 1980.

McCook's personal life has been a fascinating tapestry woven from the threads of romance, family, and dedication, a testament to the enduring power of love and commitment. At the center of this tapestry is his loving marriage to the enchanting Laurette Spang, which began on February 16, 1980, a union that has only grown stronger with the passage of time. This beautiful partnership has been blessed with the arrival of three delightful children, a true celebration of the joy and fulfillment that comes from sharing life with the ones you love.

Before tying the knot with his loving wife Laurette, McCook had the privilege of sharing his life with not one, but two remarkable women - the illustrious Juliet Prowse and the charming Marilynn Ann McPherson.

Career

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2021
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2020
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2017
David's Dinosaur
David's Dinosaur as Professor Henry Longbottom
{"id":171503,"title":"Cathedral Canyon","year":"2013","character":"Senator Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cathedral-canyon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_171503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_171503.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Cathedral Canyon
Cathedral Canyon as Senator Johnson
{"id":23379,"title":"The Invincible Iron Man","year":"2007","character":"Howard Stark (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-invincible-iron-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23379.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
The Invincible Iron Man
The Invincible Iron Man as Howard Stark (voice)
{"id":1636,"title":"Acapulco H.E.A.T.","year":1998,"character":"Lyle Decker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/acapulco-heat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1636.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1636.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Acapulco H.E.A.T.
Acapulco H.E.A.T. as Lyle Decker
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1997
Scorned 2
Scorned 2 as Dr. Greenfield
{"id":10025,"title":"Newhart","year":1989,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/newhart","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10025.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
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1987
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1986
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories as Jerry Lane
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1985
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Code Name: Foxfire
Code Name: Foxfire as Larry Hutchins
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Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Harrison Fraser III
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Remington Steele
Remington Steele as Norman Austin
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1983
Family Ties
Family Ties as Tuxedo Man
{"id":10059,"title":"Magnum, P.I.","year":1982,"character":"Roland Martine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/magnum-pi-1980","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4l5eri3mtc00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4l5eri3mtc00.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I. as Roland Martine
{"id":1062,"title":"Three's Company","year":1980,"character":"Doug Cooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/threes-company","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1062.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Three's Company
Three's Company as Doug Cooper
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1977
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1970
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1965
My Blood Runs Cold
My Blood Runs Cold as Owen Farley
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2020
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1978