The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series is an award presented annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the daytime drama industry. As of the 2022 ceremony, John McCook is the most recent winner in this category for his portrayal of Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful.