Dick Christie, the actor beloved for his role as Charlie Webber on the long-running CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, is set to return to television screens this week. According to Soap Opera Digest, Christie will reappear during the week of May 18, marking his first appearance since April 2025.
A Familiar Face Returns
Christie, 77, has portrayed the security chief of Forrester Creations since 2013, appearing in over 200 episodes. His character, Webber, is known for his eccentric personality and encyclopedic knowledge of diamond heists. Christie described his role to Soap Opera Digest, saying, "He considers himself to be the renaissance man of security guards." He added, "He's got instant total recall of any diamond heist that happened in the last 100 years and can detail it chapter and verse, whether you want to hear it or not. If you had to describe him in a sentence, it would be, 'A cross between Cliff the mailman on Cheers and any of Patrick Warburton's [Family Guy] characters.'"
Fan Reactions
News of Christie's return has thrilled fans, who have missed his comedic timing. One fan commented on Instagram, "Great I have been missing his comedy on the show." Another wrote, "Great to hear! He makes things fun," while a third called him "the most likeable person on that show."
Romantic Subplot
Webber has been romantically involved with Pamela Douglas, played by Alley Mills. The pair became engaged in 2018 but have yet to marry, leaving fans curious about their future.
Christie's Career Highlights
Beyond The Bold and the Beautiful, Christie is known for roles in the 1980s series Small Wonder, Days of Our Lives, Who's the Boss?, and Breaking Bad. His return adds to the show's rich history of celebrity guest appearances, which have included Betty White, Mario Lopez, Usher, and Denise Richards.
Current Cast
The current cast of The Bold and the Beautiful includes Jacqueline MacInnes Wood as Steffy Forrester, Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan Spencer, John McCook as Eric Forrester, Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester, and Heather Tom as Katie Logan. The show, which premiered in 1987, continues to captivate audiences with its drama centered on the Forrester family and their fashion empire.
