Ronn Moss

Ronn Moss was born on March 4, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. He developed an early interest in music, learning to play drums, guitar, and electric bass by age 11. In 1976, Moss co-founded the band Player, serving as bassist and vocalist. Player gained significant recognition with their hit single “Baby Come Back,” which held the number one position on national pop charts for three weeks in early 1978. The band’s follow-up single, “This Time I’m in It for Love,” also reached the top ten the same year, contributing to Player being recognized as a Top New Singles artist by Billboard magazine in 1978. Moss later embarked on a solo music career, releasing albums such as “I’m Your Man” in 2000 and “Uncovered” in 2007. He has continued to tour with his music, including tours in Australia and Italy.

In 1987, Ronn Moss began his acting career by accepting the role of Ridge Forrester on the CBS soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful.” This role proved to be a defining part of his career, and he portrayed Ridge Forrester for 25 years, until 2012. The show achieved international popularity, broadening Moss’s recognition globally. Beyond his iconic soap opera role, Moss appeared in films such as the 1983 Italian film “Hearts and Armour” and the 1987 film “Hard Ticket to Hawaii.” He also contributed a voice role to the 2008 animated film “Bolt.” Moss has engaged in various other television projects, including guest appearances and a main role as John Blackwell in the digital soap opera “The Bay,” for which he also served as a producer. His work on “The Bay” led to shared Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Daytime Digital Drama Series.

Throughout his career, Moss has maintained a connection with his fanbase through various appearances and projects. In 2002, he performed live with the band The Drugs on the Australian show “Rove Live.” He participated in the Italian version of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2010, achieving second place. His involvement in a popular television commercial for Australian orange juice producer Berri further showcased his public persona. Moss continues to explore creative ventures in both music and acting, holding producer and director credits for projects like “Ronn’s Garage” and serving as an executive producer for films such as “Surprise Trip.”