''General Hospital'' cast members

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 Dr. 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.[8] 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 until her departure in May 2017.[9][10][11][12] Former cast member Anthony Geary, who portrayed Luke Spencer, was the sixth longest-running cast member, having joined General Hospital in November 1978.[13] 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.

Current cast members

Main cast

Actor Character Duration
Maurice Benard Sonny Corinthos 1993–
Tamara Braun Carly Corinthos 2001–05, 2014
Kim Nero 2017–
Steve Burton Jason Morgan 1991–2012, 2017–
Matt Cohen Griffin Munro 2016–
William deVry Julian Jerome 2013–
Chad Duell Michael Corinthos 2010–
Michael Easton John McBain 2012–13
Stephen Clay 2013
Silas Clay 2013–15
Hamilton Finn 2016–
Hayley Erin Kiki Jerome 2015–
Genie Francis[14][15][16] Laura Spencer Collins 1977–84, 1993–2002, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015–
Nancy Lee Grahn Alexis Davis 1996–
Elizabeth Hendrickson Margaux Dawson 2018–
Briana Nicole Henry Jordan Ashford 2018–
Rebecca Herbst Elizabeth Webber 1997–
Jessie Brewer 2015
Roger Howarth Todd Manning 2012–13
Franco Baldwin 2013–
Finola Hughes Anna Devane 1985–91, 1995, 2006–08, 2012–
Liesl Obrecht 2013
Alex Devane 2017
Lisa LoCicero Olivia Falconeri 2008–
Eden McCoy[17] Josslyn Jacks 2015–
Billy Miller Jason Morgan 2014–17
Andrew Cain 2017–
Kelly Monaco Sam McCall 2003–
Alicia Montenegro 2005
Emme Rylan Lulu Spencer Falconeri 2013–
Michelle Stafford Nina Reeves 2014–
Kirsten Storms Maxie Jones 2005–
B.J. Jones 2009
Donnell Turner Curtis Ashford 2015–
Maura West Ava Jerome 2013–
Laura Wright Carly Corinthos 2005–
Lena Spencer 2015

Recurring cast

Actor Character Duration
Lexi Ainsworth Kristina Davis 2009–11, 2015–
Bradford Anderson Damian Spinelli 2006–
Patricia Bethune[18][19] Nurse Mary Pat 2018–
Casey Biggs[20][21] Chad Wainwright 1990
Dr. Lasaris 2018–
Sally Brown[22][23] James West 2018–
Ryan Carnes Lucas Jones 2004–05, 2014–
Phil Brewer 2015
Leslie Charleson Monica Quartermaine 1977–
Derk Cheetwood Max Giambetti 2002–
Drew Cheetwood Milo Giambetti 2006–
Patrick Cox[21] Rupert Watson 2018–
Celesta DeAstis[24] Avery Jerome 2018
Francesca Cavallo 2018–
James DePaiva David Bensch 2017–
Risa Dorken Amy Driscoll 2016–
Sonya Eddy Epiphany Johnson 2006–
Scarlett Fernandez Charlotte Cassadine 2016–
Lily Fisher[25] Georgie Spinelli 2017–
Max Gail[26] Mike Corbin 2018–
Leif Gantvoort[27][28] Carson 2018–
Kathleen Gati Liesl Obrecht 2012–
Carla Hall[29][30] Cook II 2018–
Nathaniel Harris Sergeant Robinson 2006–
Carolyn Hennesy Diane Miller 2007–
Lynn Herring Lucy Coe 1986–2001, 2004, 2012–
Cassandra James[31][32] Terry Randolph 2018–
Verity Jann Leo Falconeri 2015–
Wally Kurth Ned Ashton 1991–2007, 2012–
Chloe Lanier Nelle Benson 2016–
Jon Lindstrom Ryan Chamberlain[33] 1992–95, 2018–
Kevin Collins 1993–2001, 2004, 2013–
William Lipton Cameron Spencer 2018–
Christine Lozano Christi Limg 2012–
Sofia Mattsson[34] Sasha Gilmore 2018–
Kimberly McCullough Robin Scorpio-Drake 1985–2000, 2004–
O'Neill Monahan[35] Rocco Falconeri 2017–
Anthony Montgomery Aaron[36] 2011
Andre Maddox 2015–
Haley Pullos Molly Lansing 2009–
Wes Ramsey Peter August 2017–
James Read[37][38] Gregory Chase 2018–
Tequan Richmond TJ Ashford 2012–
Marc Anthony Samuel Felix DuBois 2012–
Brytni Sarpy Valerie Spencer 2015–
Owen Saxon[39] Carson's henchman 2018–
Ava & Grace Scarola Avery Jerome 2014–
Brooklyn Rae Silzer Emma Drake 2011–
Parry Shen Brad Cooper 2013–
Kin Shriner Scott Baldwin 1977–83, 1987–93, 1998, 2000–04, 2007–08, 2013–
Suanne Spoke[40] Rita Ferlito 2017–
Garren Stitt[41] Oscar Nero 2017–
Deborah Strang[42] Betsy Frank 2017–
James Patrick Stuart Valentin Cassadine 2016–
Josh Swickard Harrison Chase 2018–
Jessica Tuck Cassandra Pierce 2017–
Chris Van Etten Chet Driscoll 2017–
Kristina Wagner Felicia Scorpio 1984–2005, 2007–08, 2012–
Robert Palmer Watkins Dillon Quartermaine 2015–
Vernee Watson-Johnson[43][44] Stella Henries 2017–
TK Weaver[45] Danny Morgan 2016–
Hudson West Jake Spencer 2016–
John J. York Mac Scorpio 1991–
James Meadows[46] 1997–98
Jacklyn Zeman Bobbie Spencer 1977–2010, 2013–

Cast changes

Returning

Actor Character Date Ref.
Nicolas Bechtel Spencer Cassadine TBA [47]
Kelly Thiebaud Britt Westbourne [48]

See also

References

Citations

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  2. ↑ Newcomb, Roger (August 17, 2013). "Today in Soap Opera History (August 17)". We Love Soaps. United States: Blogger. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
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  4. ↑ "Well, Hello, Audrey!". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Publications. 19 (45): 11. November 9, 2015.
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  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.
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  9. ↑ Reed, Jon-Michael (June 14, 1978). "'Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In". Star-Banner. Ocala, Florida: New Media Investment Group. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
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  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ Rice, Lynette (July 31, 2018). "General Hospital brings back Genie Francis". Entertainment Weekly. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
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  21. 1 2 Cushman, Dustin (July 2, 2018). "General Hospital Casting Calls, Auditions & Dayplayer Roles". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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  25. ↑ Eades, Chris (June 11, 2018). "Who Plays Georgie on GENERAL HOSPITAL? — Meet Lily Fisher!". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  26. ↑ Webb Mitovich, Matt (January 31, 2018). "General Hospital Brings Back Sonny's Dad — Find Out Who's Playing Him". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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  32. ↑ Cushman, Dustin (June 29, 2018). "Liz Is Shocked Her Childhood Boyfriend Terry Is Now a Woman". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
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  35. ↑ Soaps.com (April 7, 2017). "Recast: O'Neill Monahan in as General Hospital's Rocco". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
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  43. ↑ Soaps.com (June 2, 2017). "GENERAL HOSPITAL COMINGS & GOINGS". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  44. ↑ Eades, Chris (June 7, 2017). "Who Plays Curtis' Aunt Stella on General Hospital? — Meet Vernee Watson!". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  45. ↑ Eades, Chris (October 5, 2016). "GENERAL HOSPITAL's TK Weaver Makes an Unexpected Connection With Fellow Child Star Nicolas Bechtel!". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  46. ↑ Soaps SheKnows. "John Joseph Robert York". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  47. ↑ SOD (September 24, 2018). "Nicolas Bechtel Back to GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
  48. ↑ Jubinville, Mike (September 30, 2018). "Kelly Thiebaud Tweets Return to General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved October 6, 2018.
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