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 portrayed 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 |
Steve Burton | Jason Morgan | 1991–2012, 2017–2021, 2024 |
Drew Cain | 2017, 2019 |
Chad Duell | Michael Corinthos | 2010–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 |
Nancy Lee Grahn | Alexis Davis | 1996–present |
Lexie | 2020 |
Tanisha Harper | Jordan Ashford | 2022–present |
Rebecca Herbst | Elizabeth 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 Corinthos | 2018–present |
Kate Mansi | Kristina Corinthos-Davis | 2023–present |
Cameron Mathison | Drew Quartermaine | 2021–present |
Sofia Mattsson | Sasha Corbin | 2018–present |
Giovanni Mazza[16] | Giovanni Palmieri | 2024 |
Eden McCoy | Josslyn Jacks | 2015–present |
Carly Corinthos | 2020 |
Charles Mesure | John Brennan | 2023–present |
Kelly Monaco | Sam McCall | 2003–present |
Alicia Montenegro | 2005 |
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 |
Kristen Vaganos | Molly Lansing-Davis | 2023–present |
Kristina Wagner | Felicia Scorpio | 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 |
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 |
Risa Dorken | Amy Driscoll | 2016–present |
Mark Engelhardt[20] | 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 |
Gary James Fuller | James West | 2023–present |
Kathleen Gati | Liesl Obrecht | 2012–present |
Robert Gossett | Marshall Ashford | 2021–present |
Joyce Guy | Betty | 2011 |
Phyllis Caulfield | 2020–present |
Nathaniel Harris | Sergeant Robinson | 2006–present |
Rick Hearst | Ric Lansing | 2002–2009, 2014–2016, 2024 |
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–present |
Carly Hughes[21] | Elise Vance | 2023–present |
Adam Huss | Nikolas Cassadine | 2021–present |
Jonathan Jackson | Lucky Spencer | 1993–1999, 2009–2011, 2015, 2024 |
Cassandra James | Terry Randolph | 2018–present |
Kody Kavitha | Hunter | 2024[22] |
Michael E. Knight | Martin Grey | 2019–present |
Jeff Kober | Cyrus Renault | 2020–present |
Wally Kurth | Ned Quartermaine | 1991–2007, 2012–present |
Eva LaRue | Natalia Rogers-Ramirez | 2024 |
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 |
Virginia Ma | Madison | 2024[22] |
Alley Mills | Heather Webber | 2022–present |
William R. Moses | Jeff Webber | 2022–present |
London & Jett Prinzo-Berendt | Bailey Louise Jones | 2021–present |
Trish Ramish | Trish | 2021–present |
Tristan Riggs[25] | Aiden Spencer | 2024 |
Tristan Rogers | Robert Scorpio | 1980–1992, 1995, 2006, 2008, 2012–2016, 2018–present |
Ricco Ross | Sterling Robinson | 2023–present |
George Russo[26] | Carmine Cerullo | 2024 |
Marc Anthony Samuel | Felix DuBois | 2012–present |
Emma Samms | Holly Sutton-Scorpio | 1982–85, 1992–93, 2006, 2009, 2012–13, 2015, 2020, 2022–present |
Paloma Stuart | 1992–93 |
Ava and Grace Scarola | Avery Corinthos | 2014–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[27] | Leo Quartermaine | 2021–present |
Darin Toonder | Damon Montague | 2023 |
Ellen Travolta | Gloria Cerullo | 1994–1996, 2023–present |
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 |
Sawandi Wilson | Isaiah Gannon | 2024 |
John J. York | Mac Scorpio | 1991–present |
James Meadows[28] | 1997–1998 |
Cast changes
Debuting cast
Debuting cast members Actor | Character | Date | Ref. |
TBA | Lulu Spencer | TBA | [29][30] |
Departing cast
See also
References
Citations
- ^ "Character Monica Quartermaine Biography". General Hospital. United States: ABC Daytime. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ^ Newcomb, Roger (August 17, 2013). "Today in Soap Opera History (August 17)". We Love Soaps. United States: Blogger. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ^ "Rachel Ames to appear on GH". About.com. New York City: IAC. October 5, 2009.
- ^ "Well, Hello, Audrey!". ABC Soaps In Depth. 19 (45). United States: Bauer Publications: 11. November 9, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hart, Marla (March 10, 1993). "Seeing 'General Hospital' Through Good Times And Ill". Chicago Tribune. Chicago: tronc, inc. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
- ^ Kroll, Dan J. (February 6, 2013). "Jackie Zeman headed back to General Hospital". SoapCentral. United States: Soap Central Live. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^ Suliman, Adela (May 11, 2023). "Jacklyn Zeman, General Hospital actress, dies at 70". The Washington Post. United States: Nash Holdings. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Reed, Jon-Michael (June 14, 1978). "'Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In". Star-Banner. Ocala, Florida: New Media Investment Group. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lewis, Errol (May 17, 2024). "Giovanni Mazza on Contract at General Hospital". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Eades, Chris (September 15, 2022). "Cosette Abinante Is the New Scout on General Hospital". Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Eades, Chris (August 25, 2023). "Carly Hughes Cast on GH!". Soaps In Depth. United States: A360media. ISSN 1092-518X. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Levinsky, Mara (March 29, 2024). "General Hospital Casts Two Recurring Players". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lewis, Errol (October 19, 2021). "Exclusive: Sydney Mikayla On Recurring Status At 'General Hospital'". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ Eades, Chris (May 3, 2024). "Aiden on General Hospital — Everything You Need To Know". Soaps In Depth. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (April 12, 2024). "George Russo to Appear on General Hospital as Carmine Cerullo". Michael Fairman TV. United States: The Michael Fairman Company. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ Maloney, Michael (August 5, 2024). "Is General Hospital Recasting Laura's Comatose Daughter?". TV Insider. United States: NTVB Media. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Brounstein, Diane (August 6, 2024). "Emme Rylan on GH's Planned Lulu Recast: 'I Am Very Disappointed'". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Errol (August 26, 2024). "BREAKING NEWS: Kelly Monaco OUT at General Hospital – EXCLUSIVE". Soap Opera Network. United States. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
Notes
External links
- SoapCentral.com GH "Comings and Goings"
- IMDb.com "Full Cast and Crew for General Hospital"
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