Clarke Garrison
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Clarke Garrison, Sr. is a fictional character
on the CBS
soap opera
The Bold and the Beautiful
, portrayed from 1987 to 1992, from 1996 to 2009 and 2010 by actor Daniel McVicar
.
er for the now-defunct Spectra Fashions.
Originally a student at Otis Parsons Fashion Institute the eternally ambitious character has always wrestled with the balance between ambition and questions of the heart.
He has two sons, C.J.
(most recently played by Mick Cain
) from his marriage to Sally Spectra
(played by the late Darlene Conley
), and Mark (Michael Dietz
) from his affair with Margo Lynley (Lauren Koslow
). He was also once married to Kristen Forrester (then played by Teri Ann Linn). Their relationship began when Kristen's mother, Stephanie (Susan Flannery
), hired Clarke to seduce Kristen, fearing that her daughter was frigid
. Clarke began to have feelings for Kristen and they married, before splitting due to Clarke's liaison with Margo.
Clarke left town in 1992, returning four years later to see his son, C.J. (then played by Kyle Sabihy). C.J. wanted nothing to do with his father, angry at Clarke for walking out on him and Sally. This changed when Clarke rescued him from kidnappers.
Clarke and Sally remained close friends; she affectionately called him "Bucky". He also shared a bond with Sally's former receptionist, the late Darla
(Schae Harrison
), who Sally thought of as a daughter.
After a disastrous flirtation with Morgan DeWitt
(Sarah Buxton), which almost ended with Clarke being killed by her pet python, "Patsy", Clarke began to woo a recently-returned Kristen (now Tracy Melchior
). His attempts at seducing his ex-wife were unsuccessful, as Kristen moved on with Tony Dominguez
(Paulo Benedeti).
Perhaps Clarke's most notable lapse in judgement was in early 2005, when he reluctantly helped a vengeful Amber Moore (Adrienne Frantz
) trap Ridge
(Ronn Moss
) and his stepdaughter Bridget
(Ashley Jones
) down a mineshaft in the hope that they would give into their "feelings" for one another, destroying Ridge's marriage to Brooke
(Katherine Kelly Lang
). Amber received the ammunition she needed, and she and Clarke escaped prosecution due to Sally's pleas for Stephanie not to press charges. It seems, however, that the Forresters have forgiven Clarke for this crime, as he is often present at their family gatherings.
Until recently Clarke worked at Forrester Creations, as the new head designer, after being hired by the new owners at that time, Nick
(Jack Wagner
) and Jackie Marone (Lesley-Anne Down
). He was demoted to designer after Brooke returned to Forrester Creations and was made head designer. After Eric Forrester
(John McCook
) bought back Forrester Creations, he was under no obligation to honor Clarke's contract and Clarke was released from the company.
Not too long after Jackie Marone and Dominick Marone
sold Forrester Creations back to the Forresters, Clarke found himself once again back at Spectra Fashions. Because the new owner's of Spectra Fashions had gone bankrupt, the company was reverted back to Sally Spectra
. As she no longer wanted to run the business, Sally Spectra
asked Clarke and their son C.J. to sell the business for her. Knowing Jackie and her son would be interested, Clarke made his way to their home. One thing led to the next and Nick purchased the company making Clarke their head designer. The company was later renamed "M Fashions".
Clarke worked at Jackie M Designs, the company formerly known as Spectra Fashions.
Fictional character
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on the CBS
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
, portrayed from 1987 to 1992, from 1996 to 2009 and 2010 by actor Daniel McVicar
Daniel McVicar
Daniel McVicar is an American actor, director and writer. He is known for his work on American and Italian television and film.-Career:He played Captain William T...
.
Character's background
McVicar describes Clarke as "the classic heel with a heart, a cad with a conscience". A former fashion designFashion design
Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social latitudes, and has varied over time and place. Fashion designers work in a number of ways in designing clothing and accessories....
er for the now-defunct Spectra Fashions.
Originally a student at Otis Parsons Fashion Institute the eternally ambitious character has always wrestled with the balance between ambition and questions of the heart.
He has two sons, C.J.
C.J. Garrison
Clarke "C.J." Garrison Jr. is a fictional character in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed by Mick Cain from January 1998 to January 2001, July 2002 to August 2003, returning briefly in 2004, 2007 and 2010....
(most recently played by Mick Cain
Mick Cain
Mick Cain is an American actor. He is most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of C. J. Garrison, on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 1998–2001, 2002–2003 and 1997–1998, 2004, 2007 and 2010 .-Mini Trivia:*He has played the role of C. J...
) from his marriage to Sally Spectra
Sally Spectra
Sally Spectra was a fictional character on the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Sally was played by actress Darlene Conley from 1988 until Conley's death on January 14, 2007 and last appeared onscreen on January 26, 2007 via flashback memorial...
(played by the late Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley was an American actress.Conley's career spanned fifty years, but she was best known for her performances in daytime television, and in particular, for her portrayal of larger-than-life fashion industrialist Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful. Conley played the role from...
), and Mark (Michael Dietz
Michael Dietz
Michael Dietz is an American actor and producer who is best known for the roles of Dr. Mark MacClaine on CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful and Joe Scanlon on Port Charles.-Career:...
) from his affair with Margo Lynley (Lauren Koslow
Lauren Koslow
Lauren Alice Koslow is a long-time American dramatic actress, best known for her long running portrayal of Kate Roberts on the NBC dramatic serial Days of our Lives, which she has played continuously since 1996...
). He was also once married to Kristen Forrester (then played by Teri Ann Linn). Their relationship began when Kristen's mother, Stephanie (Susan Flannery
Susan Flannery
Susan Flannery is an American soap opera actress. She is known for her role Stephanie Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful and for her role as Dr. Laura Spencer Horton on Days of our Lives ....
), hired Clarke to seduce Kristen, fearing that her daughter was frigid
Frigid
Frigid may refer to:* Female sexual arousal disorder or Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, also called frigidity, though this is sometimes seen as an offensive term.* Frigid, someone with a low sex drive/libido or lack of interest in sex...
. Clarke began to have feelings for Kristen and they married, before splitting due to Clarke's liaison with Margo.
Clarke left town in 1992, returning four years later to see his son, C.J. (then played by Kyle Sabihy). C.J. wanted nothing to do with his father, angry at Clarke for walking out on him and Sally. This changed when Clarke rescued him from kidnappers.
Clarke and Sally remained close friends; she affectionately called him "Bucky". He also shared a bond with Sally's former receptionist, the late Darla
Darla Forrester
Darla Forrester was a fictional character in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, played by actress Schae Harrison from 1989 to July 18, 2006...
(Schae Harrison
Schae Harrison
Schae Harrison is an American actress. She is most notable for her role on American daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, where she played the part of Darla Einstein-Forrester from 1989-2006.-Mini Biography:Schae Harrison enrolled in her first dance class at age four and for many years...
), who Sally thought of as a daughter.
After a disastrous flirtation with Morgan DeWitt
Morgan DeWitt
Morgan DeWitt is a fictional character in the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character, played by Sarah Buxton, appeared from 2000 to 2001 and made another brief appearance in 2005.-Character:...
(Sarah Buxton), which almost ended with Clarke being killed by her pet python, "Patsy", Clarke began to woo a recently-returned Kristen (now Tracy Melchior
Tracy Lindsey Melchior
Tracy Lindsey Melchior is an American actress, notable for her role as Kristen Forrester Dominguez on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, which she played on a contract basis from 2001 to 2003 with reprisal guest appearances in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. She originated the...
). His attempts at seducing his ex-wife were unsuccessful, as Kristen moved on with Tony Dominguez
Antonio Dominguez
Antonio 'Tony' Dominguez is a fictional character in the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed by actor Paulo Benedeti from May 2001 to November 2002.-Character:...
(Paulo Benedeti).
Perhaps Clarke's most notable lapse in judgement was in early 2005, when he reluctantly helped a vengeful Amber Moore (Adrienne Frantz
Adrienne Frantz
Adrienne Danielle Frantz is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is known for her role as Amber Moore in The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless .-Career:First breaking into the soap opera genre in 1997 as Tiffany Thorne on Sunset Beach, Frantz left the show...
) trap Ridge
Ridge Forrester
Ridge Forrester is a fictional character from the CBS daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character was introduced in the series premiere on March 23, 1987 and has been a regular fixture ever since...
(Ronn Moss
Ronn Moss
Ronald Montague "Ronn" Moss is an American actor, musician and singer/songwriter, a member of the band Player, and best known for portraying Ridge Forrester, the dynamic fashion magnate on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful since 1987.- Early life and music career :Ronn Moss was born...
) and his stepdaughter Bridget
Bridget Forrester
Dr. Bridget Forrester is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. The role has been played by various actresses, including Agnes Bruckner, Jennifer Finnigan and Emily Harrison...
(Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones
Ashley Aubra Jones is an American actress. She is probably most recognized for her roles as Daphne on HBO's critically acclaimed drama True Blood, and as Dr...
) down a mineshaft in the hope that they would give into their "feelings" for one another, destroying Ridge's marriage to Brooke
Brooke Logan
Brooke Logan Forrester is a fictional character from the CBS Daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She has been portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang since the series debuted in March 1987, although Catherine Hickland and Sandra Ferguson briefly filled in on two occasions when Lang was on...
(Katherine Kelly Lang
Katherine Kelly Lang
Katherine Kelly Lang is an American actress. She is known for her role as Brooke Logan Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful .-Personal life:...
). Amber received the ammunition she needed, and she and Clarke escaped prosecution due to Sally's pleas for Stephanie not to press charges. It seems, however, that the Forresters have forgiven Clarke for this crime, as he is often present at their family gatherings.
Until recently Clarke worked at Forrester Creations, as the new head designer, after being hired by the new owners at that time, Nick
Dominick Marone
Dominick "Nick" Marone is a fictional character on CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character has been played by Jack Wagner since his introduction on March 28, 2003.-Nick Payne:...
(Jack Wagner
Jack Wagner (actor)
Peter John "Jack" Wagner, II is an American actor and singer, best-known for his roles on the soap operas General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Melrose Place.-Early years:...
) and Jackie Marone (Lesley-Anne Down
Lesley-Anne Down
Lesley-Anne Down is a British film and television actress, former model and singer.Down achieved fame as Georgina Worsley in the ITV drama series Upstairs, Downstairs...
). He was demoted to designer after Brooke returned to Forrester Creations and was made head designer. After Eric Forrester
Eric Forrester
Eric Forrester is a fictional character on the CBS Daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. He has been portrayed by John McCook since the show's debut in 1987...
(John McCook
John McCook
John McCook is an American actor best known for his roles on daytime soap operas.-Career:Since 1987, he has played the role of Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. From 1976 to February 1980, he portrayed the character of Lance Prentiss on The Young and the Restless. In addition, he has...
) bought back Forrester Creations, he was under no obligation to honor Clarke's contract and Clarke was released from the company.
Not too long after Jackie Marone and Dominick Marone
Dominick Marone
Dominick "Nick" Marone is a fictional character on CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character has been played by Jack Wagner since his introduction on March 28, 2003.-Nick Payne:...
sold Forrester Creations back to the Forresters, Clarke found himself once again back at Spectra Fashions. Because the new owner's of Spectra Fashions had gone bankrupt, the company was reverted back to Sally Spectra
Sally Spectra
Sally Spectra was a fictional character on the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Sally was played by actress Darlene Conley from 1988 until Conley's death on January 14, 2007 and last appeared onscreen on January 26, 2007 via flashback memorial...
. As she no longer wanted to run the business, Sally Spectra
Sally Spectra
Sally Spectra was a fictional character on the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Sally was played by actress Darlene Conley from 1988 until Conley's death on January 14, 2007 and last appeared onscreen on January 26, 2007 via flashback memorial...
asked Clarke and their son C.J. to sell the business for her. Knowing Jackie and her son would be interested, Clarke made his way to their home. One thing led to the next and Nick purchased the company making Clarke their head designer. The company was later renamed "M Fashions".
Clarke worked at Jackie M Designs, the company formerly known as Spectra Fashions.