Mark Maclaine (The Bold and the Beautiful)
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Dr. Mark Maclaine, MD was a fictional character
in the American
soap opera
The Bold and the Beautiful
, portrayed by actor Michael Dietz
from 2002 to 2005.
) and Clarke Garrison
(Daniel McVicar
), while Clarke was still married to Kristen Forrester (then played by Teri Ann Linn). Margo blackmailed Clarke not to tell his wife. After Kristen discovered the truth, she and Clarke divorced. Margo then gave birth to Mark (named from a combination of Margo and Clarke's names). When Margo and Bill Spencer got married he adopted him like if he was his own. Margo and Bill soon divorced and when Mark was a toddler, Margo took him and left town.
In 2002, when Bridget Forrester
(then played by Jennifer Finnigan
) went to medical school, she was assigned a mentor to help her with her studies - ER doctor Mark MacLaine. Mark had taken a job in Los Angeles
to meet his biological father, Clarke. Mark met with Clarke and they decided to work on a relationship. Mark also began to develop feelings for his student, Bridget. He quit being her mentor so he could date her. He was shocked to discover that she was also dating his half-brother, C.J.
(Mick Cain
). Both men refused to give up Bridget, and they fought for her affections. However, neither won, as Bridget began to develop feelings for Ridge
(Ronn Moss
), whom she had previously thought was her brother.
The character of Mark was backburnered for the next two years, appearing whenever a doctor was needed. In 2005, Mark helped Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery
) fake a heart attack so that her son Ridge would grant her "dying wish" and marry Taylor Hayes (Hunter Tylo
) instead of Brooke Logan
(Katherine Kelly Lang
). When the lie was exposed, Mark's medical career was destroyed and he left town.
Michael Dietz
Fictional character
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in the American
United States
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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 by actor 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 2002 to 2005.
Character
Mark is the offspring of an illicit affair between Margo Lynley (Lauren KoslowLauren 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...
) and Clarke Garrison
Clarke Garrison
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.-Character's background:...
(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...
), while Clarke was still married to Kristen Forrester (then played by Teri Ann Linn). Margo blackmailed Clarke not to tell his wife. After Kristen discovered the truth, she and Clarke divorced. Margo then gave birth to Mark (named from a combination of Margo and Clarke's names). When Margo and Bill Spencer got married he adopted him like if he was his own. Margo and Bill soon divorced and when Mark was a toddler, Margo took him and left town.
In 2002, when Bridget Forrester
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...
(then played by Jennifer Finnigan
Jennifer Finnigan
Jennifer Christina Finnigan is a 3-time Daytime Emmy Award winning Canadian actress, perhaps best known for her role as Bridget Forrester in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 2000 to 2004. She appeared in the ABC sitcom Better with You.-Biography:Finnigan was born in Montreal...
) went to medical school, she was assigned a mentor to help her with her studies - ER doctor Mark MacLaine. Mark had taken a job in Los Angeles
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to meet his biological father, Clarke. Mark met with Clarke and they decided to work on a relationship. Mark also began to develop feelings for his student, Bridget. He quit being her mentor so he could date her. He was shocked to discover that she was also dating his half-brother, 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....
(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...
). Both men refused to give up Bridget, and they fought for her affections. However, neither won, as Bridget began to develop feelings for 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...
), whom she had previously thought was her brother.
The character of Mark was backburnered for the next two years, appearing whenever a doctor was needed. In 2005, Mark helped Stephanie Forrester (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 ....
) fake a heart attack so that her son Ridge would grant her "dying wish" and marry Taylor Hayes (Hunter Tylo
Hunter Tylo
Hunter Tylo is an American actress, Author and former model. She is best known for her role as Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful. She originated the role in 1990, and still continues to play it today....
) instead of Brooke Logan
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:...
). When the lie was exposed, Mark's medical career was destroyed and he left town.
Actor history
Zachariah Koslow-Schillace- Recurring : December 1988 to 1992
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:...
- Contract : October 2, 2002 to January 9, 2003, June 2004 to July 27, 2005
- Recurring : January 20, 2003 to June 2003