General Hospital is an American television soap opera, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, the serial premiered on April 1, 1963. The longest-running cast member is Leslie Charleson, who has portrayed Monica Quartermaine since August 17, 1977, also making her one of the longest-tenured actors in American soap operas.[1][2] Former cast member Rachel Ames was previously the series' longest-running cast member, portraying Audrey Hardy from 1964 to 2007, and making guest appearances in 2009 and 2013, the latter for the series' fiftieth anniversary.[3] Ames made a special appearance on October 30, 2015.[4][5] Actors Genie Francis and Kin Shriner, who portray Laura Spencer and Scott Baldwin, are the second and third longest-running cast members, having joined General Hospital in February and August 1977, respectively.[6][7] Actress Jacklyn Zeman — who portrays Bobbie Spencer — is the fourth longest-running cast member, joining the serial in December 1977, until her death in May 2023.[8][9] Actress Jane Elliot, who joined the serial in June 1978 as Tracy Quartermaine, is the fifth longest-running cast member, joining General Hospital in June 1978.[10][11][12][13][14] Past cast member Anthony Geary, who portrayed Luke Spencer, was the sixth longest-running cast member, having joined General Hospital in November 1978.[15] The following list is of cast members who are currently on the show: the main and recurring cast members, or those who are debuting, departing or returning to the series.

Cast

Main cast

Main cast members
Actor Character Duration
Tabyana Ali Trina Robinson 2022–present
Tajh Bellow TJ Ashford 2018–present
Maurice Benard Sonny Corinthos 1993–present
Nicholas Chavez Spencer Cassadine 2021–present
Chad Duell Michael Corinthos 2010–present
Michael Easton John McBain 2012–2013
Stephen Clay 2013
Silas Clay 2013–2015
Hamilton Finn 2016–present
Jane Elliot Tracy Quartermaine 1978–1980, 1989–1993, 1996, 2003–2017, 2019–present
Genie Francis Laura Collins 1977–1984, 1993–2002, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015–present
Robert Gossett Marshall Ashford 2021–present
Nancy Lee Grahn Alexis Davis 1996–present
Lexie 2020
Tanisha Harper Jordan Ashford 2022–present
Gregory Harrison Gregory Chase 2020–present
Rebecca Herbst Elizabeth Webber-Baldwin 1997–present
Jessie Brewer 2015
Evan Hofer Dex Heller 2022–present
Finola Hughes Anna Devane 1985–1992, 1995, 2006–2008, 2012–present
Liesl Obrecht 2013
Alex Marick 2017, 2019–2021
Alice 2020
Holly Sutton 2022
Felicia Scorpio 2023
Josh Kelly Cody Bell 2022–present
Brook Kerr Portia Robinson 2020–present
Priscilla Johnson 2020
Katelyn MacMullen Willow Tait 2018–present
Kate Mansi Kristina Davis 2023–present
Cameron Mathison Drew Cain 2021–present
Sofia Mattsson Sasha Gilmore 2018–present
Eden McCoy[lower-alpha 1] Josslyn Jacks 2015–present
Carly Corinthos 2020
Kelly Monaco Sam McCall 2003–present
Alicia Montenegro 2005
Avery Kristen Pohl Esme Prince 2021–present
Amanda Setton Brook Lynn Quartermaine 2019–present
Kirsten Storms Maxie Jones 2005–present
B.J. Jones 2009
Josh Swickard Harrison Chase 2018–present
Donnell Turner Curtis Ashford 2015–present
Kristina Wagner Felicia Jones 1984–2005, 2007–2008, 2012–present
Cynthia Watros Nina Reeves 2019–present
Virginia Benson 2020
Maura West Ava Jerome 2013–present
Ada Hooke 2020
Laura Wright Carly Spencer 2005–present
Lena Spencer 2015
Beatrice Eckert 2020
Dominic Zamprogna Dante Falconeri 2009–present

Recurring and guest cast

Recurring and guest cast members
Actor Character Duration
Cosette Abinate Scout Cain 2022–present[17]
Bradford Anderson Damian Spinelli 2006–present
Réal Andrews Marcus Taggert 1996–2003, 2020–present
Asher Antonyzyn[18] Danny Morgan 2023–present
Joshua Benard Sonny Corinthos 2018
Adam Wright 2022–present
Finn Francis Carr Rocco Falconeri 2022–present
Leslie Charleson Monica Quartermaine 1977–present
Mary Butler 2020
Dioni Michelle Collins Deanna Sirtis 2016–present
Kendrick Cross Detective Bennett 2023–present[19]
Enzo De Angelis Aiden Spencer 2021–present
Max Decker Johann Bauer 2022–present
Susan Diol[20] Alexis Davis 2001–2002
Clara 2023
Risa Dorken Amy Driscoll 2016–present
Mark Engelhardt[21] Roman Hume 2022–present
Morgan Fairchild Haven de Havilland 2022–present
Scarlett Fernandez Charlotte Cassadine 2016–2021, 2023–present
Jennifer Field Jennifer Arden 2021–present
Lily Fisher Georgie Spinelli 2017–present
Courtney Fulk[lower-alpha 1] Josslyn Jacks 2023–present
Kathleen Gati Liesl Obrecht 2012–present
Joyce Guy Betty 2011
Phyllis Caulfield 2020–present
Nathaniel Harris Sergeant Robinson 2006–present
Carolyn Hennesy Diane Miller 2006–present
Lynn Herring Lucy Coe 1986–2002, 2004, 2012–present
Cyrus Hobi Yuri 2021–present
Gavin Houston Sly Thomas 2010
Zeke Robinson 2023
Carly Hughes[22] Elise Vance 2023
Adam Huss Nikolas Cassadine 2021–present
Cassandra James Terry Randolph 2018–present
Michael E. Knight Martin Grey 2019–present
Jeff Kober Cyrus Renault 2020–present
Wally Kurth Ned Quartermaine 1991–2007, 2012–present
David Lautman Grant Smoltz 2022–present
Arlondriah Lenyea N'neeka 2021–present
Jon Lindstrom Ryan Chamberlain[23] 1992–1995, 2018–2023
Kevin Collins 1993–2002, 2004, 2013–present
William Lipton Cameron Webber 2018–present [24]
Lisa LoCicero Olivia Falconeri 2008–present
Lydia Look Selina Wu 2015, 2017, 2021–present
Jacqueline Grace Lopez Blaze 2022–present
Jophielle Love Violet Finn 2019–present
Frank Lyon Frank 2019–present
Heather Mazur Eileen Ashby 2022–present
Charles Mesure[21] John Brennan 2023
Alley Mills Heather Webber 2022–present
William R. Moses Jeff Webber 2022–present
London & Jett Prinzo-Berendt Bailey Louise Jones 2021–present
Haley Pullos Molly Lansing 2009–present[lower-alpha 2]
Trish Ramish Trish 2021–present
Tristan Rogers Robert Scorpio 1980–1992, 1995, 2006, 2008, 2012–2016, 2018–present
Ricco Ross Sterling Robinson 2023
Curtis & James Rufca[25] James West 2019-present
Marc Anthony Samuel Felix DuBois 2012–present
Ava and Grace Scarola Avery Corinthos 2014–present
Brad Schmidt Book 2022–present
Parry Shen Brad Cooper 2013–present
Kin Shriner Scott Baldwin 1977–1983, 1987–1993, 1998, 2000–2004, 2007–2008, 2013–present
Stephen A. Smith Television reporter 2007
Brick 2016–present
Rena Sofer Lois Cerullo 1993–1997, 2023–present
James Patrick Stuart Valentin Cassadine 2016–present
Frank Benson 2020
Easton Rocket Sweda[26] Leo Quartermaine 2021–present
Darin Toonder Damon Montague 2023
Kristen Vaganos Molly Lansing 2023–present[lower-alpha 2]
Vernee Watson Stella Henry 2017–present
Viron Weaver Wiley Cooper-Jones 2021–present
Hudson West Jake Spencer 2016–2019, 2021–present
Walt Willey Jackson Montgomery 2023
John J. York Mac Scorpio 1991–present
James Meadows[28] 1997–1998

Cast changes

Returning cast

Returning cast members
Actor Character Date Ref.
Ryan Carnes Lucas Jones January 10, 2024 [29]
Steve Burton Jason Morgan 2024 [30]

See also

References

Citations

  1. ↑ "Character Monica Quartermaine Biography". General Hospital. United States: ABC Daytime. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  2. ↑ Newcomb, Roger (August 17, 2013). "Today in Soap Opera History (August 17)". We Love Soaps. United States: Blogger. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Rachel Ames to appear on GH". About.com. New York City: IAC. October 5, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Well, Hello, Audrey!". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Publications. 19 (45): 11. November 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ SOD (October 29, 2015). "Rachel Ames Returns to GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  6. ↑ Hirsch, Lynda (February 21, 1977). "Frank Plans To Divorce Nancy; Mac Moves Back With Rachel". The Soaps. Toledo Blade. Toledo, Ohio: Block Communications. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ Hart, Marla (March 10, 1993). "Seeing 'General Hospital' Through Good Times And Ill". Chicago Tribune. Chicago: tronc, inc. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ Kroll, Dan J. (February 6, 2013). "Jackie Zeman headed back to General Hospital". SoapCentral. United States: Soap Central Live. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
  9. ↑ Suliman, Adela (May 11, 2023). "Jacklyn Zeman, General Hospital actress, dies at 70". The Washington Post. United States: Nash Holdings. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  10. ↑ Reed, Jon-Michael (June 14, 1978). "'Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In". Star-Banner. Ocala, Florida: New Media Investment Group. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  11. ↑ Giddens, Jamey (March 8, 2017). "Jane Elliot Set to Leave General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  12. ↑ SOD (March 8, 2017). "Jane Elliot Leaving GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  13. ↑ SOD (April 12, 2017). "GH Announces Jane Elliot's Final Airdate". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  14. ↑ Rice, Lynette (November 21, 2019). "General Hospital surprise: Tracy Quartermaine will be home for the holidays". Entertainment Weekly. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  15. ↑ West, Abby (March 31, 2008). "Tony Geary Reflects on 30 Years of GH". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: EW.com. Time Inc. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  16. ↑ Rice, Lynette (December 19, 2023). "General Hospital Temporarily Recasts Emmy Winner Eden McCoy". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  17. ↑ Eades, Chris (September 15, 2022). "Cosette Abinante Is the New Scout on General Hospital". Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  18. ↑ Eades, Chris (October 31, 2023). "Asher Antonyzyn Opens up About Joining the Cast of GH". Soaps In Depth. United States. ISSN 1092-518X. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  19. ↑ Silver, Carly (January 4, 2023). "Ambitions' Kendrick Cross to Recur on General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. (The Arena Group). Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  20. ↑ Mason, Charlie (June 2, 2023). "A *Second* Alexis on General Hospital?!?". Soaps.com. June 6, 2023: SHE Media.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  21. 1 2 SOD (December 4, 2023). "Comings And Goings: The Latest Cast Changes". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  22. ↑ Eades, Chris (August 25, 2023). "Carly Hughes Cast on GH!". Soaps In Depth. United States: A360media. ISSN 1092-518X. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  23. ↑ SOD (August 17, 2018). "Jon Lindstrom guests on 'Dishing With Digest Podcast'". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  24. ↑ Lewis, Errol (October 19, 2021). "Exclusive: Sydney Mikayla On Recurring Status At 'General Hospital'". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  25. ↑ Cushman, Dustin (December 23, 2019). "General Hospital Recasts James West With Owen and Curtis Rufca". Soap She Knows. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  26. ↑ Eades, Chris (October 4, 2021). "Leo on General Hospital — Everything You Need To Know". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  27. ↑ Levinsky, Mara (September 27, 2023). "GH's Molly Recast Again". Soap Opera Digest. United States: a360media. Retrieved September 27, 2023. A GH rep had no comment about Pullos's status with the show.
  28. ↑ Soaps SheKnows. "John Joseph Robert York". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  29. ↑ Rossi, Rosemary (December 21, 2023). "General Hospital Says Goodbye to Beloved Bobbie Spencer — and Actress Jacklyn Zeman — During Heartbreaking Memorial Service (Exclusive)". People. United States: Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  30. ↑ Levinsky, Mara (January 4, 2024). "Steve Burton Returns To General Hospital!". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.

Notes

  1. 1 2 As of December 18, 2023, Courtney Fulk is pinch-hitting in the role of Josslyn Jacks for Eden McCoy.[16]
  2. 1 2 Kristen Vaganos presently appears as a temporary recast, while Haley Pullos takes personal leave.[27]
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