THE FORRESTERS
SEASON 1
In Season 1, the Forrester dynasty is still young, but the fault lines are already visible.
Power belongs to Stephanie, inspiration to Eric, and the future to Ridge. Thorne stands quietly between loyalty and resentment, while Kristen dreams of being more than a daughter in a powerful house.
This is the Forresters before the legends — a family bound by elegance and expectation, where every smile hides a negotiation and every embrace carries a condition.
Season 1 introduces the core Forrester family characters in The Bold and the Beautiful, including Eric, Stephanie, Ridge, Thorne, and Kristen.
Eric Forrester
Portrayed by: John McCook
First appearance: Episode 0001 (March 23, 1987)
Created by: William J. Bell
Born: June 20, 1936
Age (at series debut): 51
Occupation: Former CEO of Forrester Creations / Lead Designer
Residence: Forrester Mansion
Stephanie Forrester
Portrayed by: Susan Flannery
First appearance: Episode 0002 (March 24, 1987)
Created by: William J. Bell
Born: June 12, 1940
Age (at series debut): 47
Occupation: Co-founder and CEO of Forrester Creations
Residence: Forrester Mansion
Ridge Forrester
Portrayed by: Ronn Moss
First appearance: Episode 0001 (March 23, 1987)
Created by: William J. Bell
Born: January 28, 1960
Age (at series debut): 27
Occupation: Fashion Designer and Vice President of Forrester Creations
Residence: Forrester Mansion
Thorne Forrester
Portrayed by: Clayton Norcross
First appearance: Episode 0001 (March 23, 1987)
Created by: William J. Bell
Born: February 24, 1962
Age (at series debut): 25
Occupation: Executive at Forrester Creations
Residence: Forrester Mansion
Kristen Forrester
Portrayed by: Teri Ann Linn
First appearance: Episode 0007 (March 31, 1987)
Created by: William J. Bell
Born: ?, 1965 (exact date unknown)
Age (at series debut): 22
Occupation: Junior Fashion Designer at Forrester Creations
Residence: Forrester Mansion