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John D. Cort
 
"The Relic Hunter," "The Explorer" and "Cowboy"
Baywatch: Pilot Movie through 1st Season (1989 through 1989-1990)
Profile:

Name: John D. Cort
Sex:  Male
Age: Introduced at 32
Posture: Great!
Appearance: Charming, confident, handsome, muscular, strong and pleasant, but cocky set off by a cowboy hat and boots.
Hair/Eyes: Medium Brown/Blue
Height/weight: 6 ft. 1 in. Tall/N/A
Class: Middle Class
Transportation: Jeep; His Horse, named Apache Warrior; Motorcycle or any form of transit that can take him where his heart desires. The cowboy is a traveler (wanderer by most standards)
Occupation: Lifeguard; Trainer; Worked at an antique shop 
Education: College
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Home Life Growing Up: Grew up in a well-adjusted family, but he was a bit spoiled. The charmer was allowed to get away with a lot.

Residence: He had divided his time between Los Angeles and all over the country after his career as a lifeguard. Where ever his heart took him.  
Marital Status: Single; just can't seem to hold onto the right girl even if he tripped over her. He loves pretty women, a weakness which tends to get him into trouble.
Heritage: American/Decent N/A
Parents: N/A
Children: None (As far as anyone knows)
Siblings: N/A
Reason For Becoming A Lifeguard: Liked people and being around them as well as the idea of keeping them safe. In the beginning to charm the ladies.
Hobbies/Interests: Boating; Camping; Crime Solving; Diving; Exploring; Hiking; Jogging; Lifeguard competitions; Rafting; Relic Hunter; Rowing; Surfing; Swimming; Traveling; Water Sports.
Sex & Moral Standards: Sexually active within the context of a relationship as short as those relationships are. Falls hard for the right woman and is very protective of her. Has a lot of respect for women. When things go wrong, instead of letting her decide if she wants to take the responsibility to help, he breaks off the relationship to spare her the trouble.
    
Personal Premise: Life is one big adventure. You never know where it will lead you.  
Ambition: To establish a great business and get rich. The right woman to share it with. 
Frustrations & Chief Disappointments: His leaving Baywatch and...C.J. Parker, whom he fell hard for, but left because of problems. He came back to Baywatch to find her there and tried to make-up and try again. His renewed relationship with her unleashed a new set of problems.
 
To their dismay, they both discovered that he was uncharacteristically bumping into and knocking over things. The first time was overseen. C.J. thought that it was nervousness toward their new beginning. After many mishaps, she went to Mitch out of concern. Something was wrong with him. Although Cort made the cut for Baywatch, he had a mishap on a rescue. He didn't see it. When it was questioned, Cort said that he didn't see the victim. Mitch didn't buy it because Cort was one of Baywatch's best. Mitch tested Cort's side vision by hitting him with his rescue can. He should have seen it coming, but he didn't. Cort had to see an eye specialist. The doctor told him that he had Degenerative Eye Disease called retinitis pigmentosa. He would eventually lose his sight. He had to wear special sunglasses to slow up the process.
 
The fact that he left Baywatch again. He was so overwhelmed with the diagnosis of losing his sight. He was for the first time in his life, scared. Although C.J. was still interested and wanted to continue their relationship, Cort did not want to burden her with his problems. He thought that he would not be able to take care of or protect her. He Mitch that "C.J. deserves a man who is incurably romantic, not incurably blind." Although it hurt him to do so, he left and doesn't allow her to come along with him as she wanted. C.J. was devastated. He broke her heart again. 
 
Had to slow down because of the diagnosis. His life would never be the same. He could no longer be a lifeguard with the vision requirement.
 
Doing things like getting a woman's dog to jump off her boat so that he can rescue the dog and bring it back to her. Hmmmm.....well maybe this one isn't a disappointment for Cort. He might even look back over this one with extreme fondness. He just doesn't seem to do these type of things anymore.
Temperament: Usually happy, carefree and in a good mood. Has a great deal of pride and integrity. Loves people and being around them. Although he looked charming, this cowboy could take very good care of himself if provoked. Always thinking even when his exterior seemed relaxed. Loves the great outdoors.
 
When it came to women, his charm and looks have never failed him. He can't resist a pretty woman. This flaw tends to get him into trouble as does his get-rich schemes.
 
He knows that Mitch always overlooks his faults, accepting him as he is. He and Mitch are very close friends. They were Navy SEALS before lifeguarding together. He has a knack for getting into trouble by breaking all rules even though he sees it as bending them.
Attitude Toward Life: It's easy to take things for granted until you lose it. Take the time to appreciate everything.
Complexes: Had trouble keeping a romantic relationship. He would leave when a personal problem came up to avoid burdening them. 
Extrovert/Introvert: Extrovert/Loves people and loved being around them.  
Abilities: Was one of Baywatch's best. Still extremely skillful water and rescue skills; ability to think about the situation and best rescue method while in pursuit of the victim. Easily gained trust of victims and kept them calm until safely rescued.     
Qualities: Adventurer; brave; charmer; competitive; confident; dedicated; defiant; dependable; driven; emotional; fearless; fighter; forgiving; fun-loving; giving; helpful; listener; loving; loyal; luminous; observant; protective; romantic; sensitive; skillful; stubborn; supportive; thinker; trusting.
I.Q.: Average
 

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