Pierson Fode, Actor: The Bold and the Beautiful. Twice Emmy-nominated actor Pierson Fodé stepped into his own when portraying the coveted role of Thomas Forrester, a fashion designer, playboy, on CBS's 'The Bold And The Beautiful'. In post production, Fodé stars as Brad Gaines in the gripping true story, 'It's Time', in which a football accident leaves Chucky Mullins Paralyzed and Brads life forever changed.