This is a list of characters who have appeared on the soap opera Guiding Light.
Fay Wolf (2000)
Ricky Paull Goldin (2001–2008)
Brendan Wentworth (1997–1998)
Carolyn Ann Clark (1981–1984)
Warren Burton (1983–1987)
see Eleni Andros Cooper
Teresa Hill (2002–2003)
Deborah Zoe (2003–2004)
Marian Seldes (1998)
Brendan Wentworth (1997-1998)
Jack Armstrong (1985)
Philip Bosco (1979)
Larry Weber (1982)
District Attorney.
Sofia Landon Geier (1977–1981)
Robert Leeshock (1998)
Les Damon (1952; 1956–1960)
Nancy Bell (1995–1996)
Ann Shepard (1949–1950)
Charita Bauer (1950–1984)
Lyle Sudrow (1952–1959)
Ed Bryce (1959–1963; 1965–1969; 1977–1978; 1983)
Eugene Smith (1964)
Pat Collins (1954–1961)
Robert Gentry (1966–1969; 1997–1998)
Mart Hulswit (1969–1981)
Peter Simon (1981–1984; 1986–1996; 2002–2004; 2009)
Richard Van Vleet (1984–1986)
Ellen Dolan (1982–1986)
Ellen Parker (1986–93; 1997–2000; 2004–05)
Theodore von Eltz (1948–1949)
Theo Goetz (1949–1973)
Laurette Fillbrant (1948–1949)
Charlotte Holland (1949–1951)
Helen Wagner (1952)
Lisa Howard (1957–1958)
Linda McCullough (1977–1978)
Marsha Clark (1978–1984)
Jennifer Kirschner (1963–1965)
Paula Schwartz (1968)
Elisa Leeds (1968–1973)
Tisch Raye (1975–1976)
Robin Mattson (1976–1977)
Katherine Justice (1977)
Elvera Roussel (1979–1983)
Alan North (1988)
James Goodwin (1986–1990)
Aaron Hart (2005–2007)
Robert Danza, Jr (2007–2008)
Zoe Trilling (1987–1988)
Teri Keane (1988)
Marley Wright (2004)
Arielle Renwart (2006–2008)
Tyra Colar (2008–2009)
Gloria Brandt (1948–1949)
Adelaide Klein (1949)
Gloria Blondel (1948)
Dorothy Lovett (1948–1949)
Jone Allison (1949–1952)
Ellen Demming (1952–1974)
Mary Stuart (1996–2002)
Anna Tendler (1985–1988)
Rachel Miner (1989–1995)
Rebecca Budig (1995–1998)
Bethany Joy Lenz (1998–2000)
Nancy St. Alban (2000–2005; 2009)
Glenn Walken & Christopher Walken (1954–1956)
Michael Allen (1957–1961)
Paul Prokopf (1962–1963)
Gary Pilar (1963–1965)
Robert Pickering (1968)
Don Stewart (1968–1984; 1997)
Albert Zungolo III (1970–1971)
Gary Hannoch (1972–1976)
Robbie Berridge (1976–1978)
Phil MacGregor (1982–1983)
Michael O'Leary (1983–1986; 1987–1991; 1995–2009)
Kay Campbell (1957–1964)
John Gibson (1958–1960)
John Boruff (1962–1966)
Lester Rawlins (1967)
Paul McGrath (1967)
John Doman (1997)
Paulo Benediti (1997–2000)
Amy Ecklund (1995–2000)
Karla Mosley (2008–2009)
Peter Francis James (2003–2009)
Kim Brockington (2002–2009)
Doctor.
Corey Parker Robinson (2001–2002)
Gavin Houston (2002–2005)
Lawrence Saint-Victor (2006–2009)
Ernest Graves (1963–1966)
Michael Cugno (1996–1997)
Christopher and Nicholas Consolo (1997–1998)
Zachary Noll (1999–2000)
John Driscoll (2004–2009)
Fiona Hutchison (1992–1994; 1996–1998; 2006; 2009)
Charles Baxter (1954–1955)
Peter Hermann (1997–1998)
Doctor.
Jocelyn Seagrave (1991–1994)
Jack Ryland (1969)
Lieutenant
James Anthony Nielsen (1984–1985)
George Pilgrim (1996)
Ethan Erickson (1996–1998; 2009)
William Roerick (1980–1995)
Lisa Brown (1980–1985; 1995–1998; 2009)
Michael Tylo (1981–1985; 1996–1997)
Josh Taylor (1997)
Maeve Kinkead (1980–1987; 1989–2000; 2002; 2005–2009)
Maureen Silliman (1974–1976)
Ben Hammer (1977–1978)
Curt Dawson (1977–1980)
Kevin Collins (2008–2009)
Ellen Holly (1989-1993)
Judge
Tony Craig (1986)
Senator
Christina Pickles (1970–1972)
Justin Deas (1993-2009)
Frank Dicopoulos (1987–2009)
Melina Kanakaredes (1991–1995)
Wendy Kaplan (1994–1995)
Jennifer Roszell (1995–2002; 2006–2009)
Beth Ehlers (1987–1993; 1997–2008)
Sonia Satra (1993–1997; 1998; 2006–2007)
Casey Rosenhaus (1993–1994)
Alysia Zucker (1994–1996)
Sasha Martin (1996–2000)
Aubrey Dollar (2001–2004)
Kit Paquin (2004)
Mandy Bruno (2004–2009)
Jean Carol (1988–1995; 2003; 2006)
Kevin Collins (2006–2007)
Sharon Leal (1996–1999)
Benjamin Hendrickson (1982)
Carrie Nye (2003–2006)
Scott Hoxby (1993–1995)
Eric Brooks (1983–1986)
Doctor
Patti D'Arbanville (1998–2000)
Juliet Pritner (1991–1992)
Kelly Neal (1994–1995)
Ed Moran (2007)
Cynthia Watros (1994–1998)
Signy Coleman (1998–1999; 2003)
G Rockett Phillips (1980–1981)
Madeleine Sherwood (1971–1972)
Graham Jarvis (1971–1972)
Ian Alda (2007)
Mark Pinter (1981–1983)
Patrick O'Connell (1989–1990)
Victor Slezak (1984–1985)
John Gibson (1958)
Dr. Paul Fletcher's biological father.
Don Scardino (1965–1967)
Erik Howell (1967–1972)
Michael Kane (1956)
Bernard Grant (1956–1979)
Fred Fletcher's biological son. Doctor
Robert LuPone (1990-2000)
Murray Bartlett (2007–2009)
James Coco (1986–1987)
Scott Bailey (2003–2006)
Joseph Maher (1978–1979)
Billy Dee Williams (1966)
James Earl Jones (1966–1967)
Doctor
Ruby Dee (1967)
Michael Wilding Jr. (1985–1987)
Vic Noto (1981)
Barbara Meek (1992)
Patricia Barry (1985–1987)
Delphi Harrington (1976–1978)
Ed Seamens (1976)
Katherine N. Anderson (1953)
Alice Yourman (1953–1956)
David Fonteno (1995–2000; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2006)
Doctor.
Monti Sharp (1992–1995)
Russell Curry (1995–1996)
Terrell Tilford (1998–2001)
James Lipton (1953)
Doctor.
Amelia Marshall (1989–1996)
Susan Douglas Rubeš (1952–1958)
Ed Prentiss (1953)
Petronia Paley (1992–1997)
Michael Swan (2003)
Mark Pinter (2003–2004)
John Rothman (2007–2009)
Judge.
Hilary Edson (1992–1995)
Doctor
Elizabeth Swados (1993; 1999)
Elaina Erika Davis (2002)
Mandel Kramer (1953)
District Attorney.
Philip Sterling (1952–1954)
Peter Gallagher (1979)
Paul Larson (1966)
Philip Sterling (1963–1968)
Colleen Dion (2003)
Taye Diggs (1997)
Marcy Walker (1993–1995)
Carey Cromelin (2009)
Sandy Dennis (1956)
Diane Gentner (1956–1958)
Lin Pearson (1958–1959)
Whitfield Connor (1955–1961)
Jabari Gray (2006)
Police detective.
John Lavelle (2004)
Doug Hutchison (2004–2005)
Stefan Schnabel (1966–1981)
Doctor.
Tammy Blanchard (1997–2000)
Richard Morse (1959)
Joseph Breen (1987–1989)
Linda Cook (2003)
Jeff Phillips (1991–1992)
Leonard Stabb (1993)
Sean McDermott (1993)
Marshall Hilliard (1995–1996)
Frank Grillo (1996–1999)
Alex Beck (1998–2003)
Christian Kulp (2003–2004)
Miles Williams (2004–2008)
Ruth Warrick (1953–1954)
Lois Wheeler (1954–1956; 1957–1958)
Registered Nurse.
Katell Pleven (1989–1990)
Mark Margolis (1994)
Ed Begley (1952)
Mel Ruick (1953)
Reverend and Doctor.
Paul Potter (1954)
Doctor.
Nancy Pinkerton (1985)
Sharon Washington (1992)
Tom Tammi (1992)
Kristine Sutherland (1992)
Vince O'Brien (1995–2009)
Eugene Troobnick (1991–1995)
Jacques Roux (1977–1981)
Doctor
G. Rockett Phillips (1980–1981)
Zina Bethune (1958)
Russ Anderson (2003–2004)
Rebecca Damon (2008–2009)
Greg McFadden (2006–2009)
Frank Beaty (1995–1996)
Timothy Adams (2000)
Brittany Slattery (1989, 1994)
Brittany Snow (1998–2001)
Bonnie Dennison (2007–2009)
Anthony Addabbo (1999–2000)
Renald White (1984–1986)
Bryan Buffington (1989–1998)
Ryan Brown (1998–2001)
Daniel Cosgrove (2002–2005; 2007–2009)
Jordan Clarke (1983–1986; 1989–1993; 1996–1998; 1999–2009)
Geoffrey Scott (1993–1994)
Morgan Englund (1989–1995; 1997; 1999; 2002; 2004, 2006; 2009)
Brian Gaskill (2007–2008)
Son of Reva Shayne and Billy Lewis
Larry Gates (1983–1996)
Robert Newman (1981–1984; 1986–1991; 1993–2009)
Nicole Otto (1987–1988)
Ashley Peldon (1989–1991)
Kimberly J. Brown (1993–1998; 2006)
Lauren C. Mayhew (1998–1999)
Laura Bell Bundy (1999–2001)
Lindsey McKeon (2001–2004)
Krista Tesreau (1983–1989; 2004; 2006, 2009)
Kimberley Simms (1989–1992; 1997)
Ann Hamilton (1993)
Barbara Crampton (1993–1995)
Rebecca Hollen (1980–1984)
Travis Cartier (1990–1991)
Bret Cooper (1993–1997)
Garrett Stevens (1997–1999)
Tony Michael Donnelly (1999)
Billy Kay (2000–2003)
Marty West (2003–2004)
Jeff Branson (2008–2009)
Brett Rigby (2007–2009)
Vincent Irizarry (1983–1986; 1989)
Ted Sorel (1991–1992)
Mark Derwin (1990–1993)
Robert Bogue (2005–2009)
Gina Foy (1975–1978)
Cheryl Lynn Brown (1979–1980)
Elizabeth Dennehy (1988–1989)
Sherry Stringfield (1989–1992)
Elizabeth Keifer (1992–2009)
Wife of Ross Marler. Daughter of Roger Thorpe and Holly Norris Reade. Also known as Christina/Chrissy.
Arielle Fleischer (2006–2008)
Naelee Rae (2008–2009)
Jennifer Gatti (1986–1987)
Paige Turco (1987–1989)
Wendy Moniz (1995–1999)
Gina Tognoni (2004–2009)
Daughter of Ross Marler and Vanessa Chamberlain.
Katheen Kellaigh (1979–1981)
Samantha Stein (1996)
Cody Arens (1998)
James & Michael Mackonockie (1998–2002)
Ryan Marsini (2002)
James Kukinski (2002)
Mick Hazen (2006)
Thomas O'Rourke (1976–1983)
Christopher Pennock (1990–1991)
Brandon Unger (1996)
Isabelle Farrell (1996–1998)
Brett & Shane Harder (1998–2002)
Jeffrey Scaperrotta (2002–2005)
Eric Nelsen (2006)
Jerry Ver Dorn (1979–2005)
Husband of Blake.
Suzy Cote (1989–1992)
Tudi Wiggins (1971–1972)
Vince O'Brien (1967–1970, 1989–1990)
William Bumiller (1998–1999)
Janet Grey (1976–1982)
Patricia Roe (1967–1968)
Jill Andre (1968)
Millette Alexander (1969–1983)
Alexandra Neil (1987–1989)
Olivia Cole (1969–1971)
Ramy Zaza (1997–1998)
Daniel von Bargen (1993)
Dana Elcar (1962)
District Attorney
BethAnn Bonner (2009)
Christopher Norris (1992)
John Wesley Shipp (1980–1984)
Sorrell Booke (1972)
District Attorney
Jesse Lee Soffer (1999)
Paul Wesley (1999–2000)
Stephen Zinnato (2001–2004)
Julie Potter (1991–1995)
Barney McFadden (1975; 1996–1999; 2003–2006)
Ted Le Plat (1980–1981)
Augusta Dabney (1970–1971)
Barbara Berjer (1971–1981; 1995–1996)
Lynn Deerfield (1970–1976)
Maureen Garrett (1976–1980; 1988–2006; 2009)
Roger Newman (1970–1972; 1973–1975; 1998–1999)
Michael Higgins (1970)
Will Lyman (1995)
Chase & Trevor Tonon (2009)
Bradley Cole (2003–2009)
T.J. Linnard (2006)
Miles Easton (1973–1974)
British Psychiatrist
Helen Wagner (1952)
Tim Nielsen (1980–1985)
Denise Pence (1977–1985)
Michelle Ray Smith (2005–2008; 2009)
Paul Ballantyne (1954)
Carrie Nye (1984)
Casey Hutchison (1960–1985)
Jessica Jimenez (2000–2002)
Neal Bledsoe (2005)
Judi Evans (1983–1986)
Beth Chamberlin (1989–1991; 1997–2009)
James Rebhorn (1983–1985; 1989)
Tina Sloan (1983–2009)
Registration Nurse.
Susan Pratt (1983–1986; 2000–2002)
Sean Rademaker (1999–2000)
Tom Pelphrey (2004–2009)
Alexa Kaplan (2009)
Geoffrey Burke (1989–1996)
Matthew Bomer (2001–2003)
Jay Hammer (1984–1998; 1999; 2009)
Lee Lawson (1980–1985; 1986; 1987–1988; 1990)
Melissa Hayden (1991–1997; 2009)
Kassie DePaiva (1986–1991)
Michael Woods (1983–1985)
Kurt McKinney (1994–2000; 2005; 2006–2009)
Noel & Natalie Chant (2000)
Jaycie Megan Cohen (2000)
Olivia Dicopoulos (2009)
Lisa Brown (1980–1985; 1995–1998; 2009)
Gregory Beecroft (1981–1985)
Patricia Wheel (1953–1955)
Matt Walton (2008)
Wayne Tippit (1974)
Doctor
Geraldine Court (1982)
Kristen Vigard (1980–1981)
Jennifer Cooke (1981–1983)
Jessica Leccia (2007–2009)
Herbert Nelson (1952–1955)
Allison Daugherty (1989–1990)
Jordan Clarke (1974–1976)
Doctor
John Fiore (2002–2008)
Larkin Malloy (1985–1987)
Keith Christopher (1995–1996)
Saundra Santiago (1999–2000; 2001–2003)
Paul Anthony Stewart (1998–2005; 2009)
Cally and Brooke Tarleton (2005)
Lucy Palubo (2009)
Míriam Colón (2001)
Juan Carlos Hernández (1998)
Bethany Joy Lenz (1998–2000)
Nancy St. Alban (2000–2005, 2009)
Paula Garces (1999–2001)
Jaime Passer (1999)
George Alvarez (1999–2009)
Joshua and Julia Ladd (2001–2002)
Jack O'Rourke (2002–2003)
Patrick Gilbert (2003–2005; 2009)
Jordi Vilasuso (2000–2003)
Stephen Martines (2003–2005)
Bernard Kates (1965–1968)
Kenneth Harvey (1976)
Frank Latimore (1976–1979)
Doctor.
Margaret Gwenver (1982–2007)
Doctor
Gil Rogers (1985–1990; 1995–1999; 2002; 2004; 2006)
Kim Zimmer (1983–1990; 1995–2009)
Kristi Ferrell (1984–1988)
Audrey Peters (1987–1991; 1993; 2006)
Kate Miller (2008)
Brody Hutzler (1996–1997)
Nick Santino (2002)
Reverend.
Chris Bernau (1977–1984; 1986–1988)
Wayne Tippit (1982, temporary replacement)
Daniel Pilon (1988–1989; 1990)
Ron Raines (1994–2009)
Jessica Zutterman (1981–1983)
Carl T. Evans (1987–1990)
Rick Hearst (1990–1996)
Michael Dietz (1996–1997)
Michael Dempsey (2005–2007)
Lydia Bruce (1984)
Beverlee McKinsey (1984–1992)
Marj Dusay (1993–1997; 1998–1999; 2002–2009)
Joan Collins (2002)
Kathleen Cullen (1978–1983; 1987)
Toby Poser (1995–1998)
Ralph Bell (1983)
Kathryn Hall (2006–2007)
Jacqueline Tsirkin (2007–2009)
Desmond and Aidan Young (2000–2001)
Caleb Collins (2001–2008)
Zack Conroy (2009)
Julie Levine (1990–1991)
Hayden Panettiere (1996–2000)
MacKenzie Mauzy (2000–2002)
Allison Hirschlag (2002–2003)
Crystal Hunt (2003–2006)
Marcy Rylan (2006–2009)
Vincent Irizarry (1991–1996; 1998)
Jarrod Ross (1977–1981)
Grant Aleksander (1982–1984; 1986–1991; 1996–2004; 2005; 2009)
John Bolger (1985–1986)
Victoria Platt (1998–2000)
Connor and Keegan Sinclair (1999–2002; recurring)
Nicholas Art (2002–2008; recurring)
Vince Williams (1989–1996)
Nia Long (1991–1994)
Crystal Chappell (1999–2009)
David Bishins (1990–1992)
Richard Hamilton (1981)
Janet Grey (1976–1983)
Lenore Kasdorf (1975–1981)
Sudie Bond (1976)
Kate Wilkinson (1976–1981)
Ian Ziering (1986–1988)
Leslie Denniston (1985–1988)
Geoffrey Arend (2003)
Lee Reherman (2000)
John Behlmann (2007)
William Bell Sullivan (1989–1990)
Marko Maglich (1984–1985)
Barry Thomson (1954)
Doctor
Robert Gerringer (1972–1973)
Robert Milli (1973–1981; 1989; 1994)
Michael Zaslow (1971–1980; 1989–1997)
Dennis Parlato (1997–1998)
Jane Elliot (1981–1982)
Joseph Campanella (1959–1960)
Giancarlo Esposito (1982–1983)
Micki Grant (1982–1984)
Ariana Chase (1986–1987)
Robin Ward (1987)
Cathy Lynn Yonek (1993)
Larry Gates (1977–1978)
Peter D. Greene (1970–1971)
Dan Hamilton (1971–1972)
Nancy Addison (1969–1974)
Sean Patrick Reilly (2004)
Nadia Capone (1991)
Kim Fertman (1985–1986)
Mary Kay Adams (1984–1987; 1990; 1998–1999; 2002; 2005)
Roscoe Born (2001)
Victoria Wyndham (1967–1971)[1]
Felice Camargo (1969)
Dorrie Kavanaugh (1970)
Melinda O. Fee (1971–1973)
Hunt Block (1997–1999)
Ben Hayes (1966–1967)
Ed Zimmermann (1967–1972)
Anthony Call (1972–1976)
Doctor
T.J. Hargrave (1974–1976)
Kevin Bacon (1980–1981)
Christopher Marcantel (1981–1982)
Rita Lloyd (1980–1981)
Michael Durrell (1968–1971)
Barbara Garrick (1985)
Geoffrey C. Ewing (1995–1998)
Kevin Mambo (1995–1998)
Laura Wright (1997–2005)
Nicole Forrester (2005–2008)
David Andrew Macdonald (1999–2005; 2008–2009)
Bradley Cole (1999–2002)
Katie Sagona (1997–2002)
Stephanie Gatschet (2002–2007)
Scott and Zachary Benes (2001–2005)
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick (2007–2008)
James Horan (1980–1981)
Detective.
Stephen Schnetzer (2002)
Maureen O'Sullivan (1984)
Caitlin Van Zandt (2006–2009)
Orlagh Cassidy (1999–2009)
Gerald S. O'Laughlin (1965)
Lieutenant
Carla Pinza (1988–1989)
Khin-Kyaw Maung (1984)
Holly Marie Combs (1990)
Reid Mihalko (2001)
Adolph Ceasar (1984)
Cory Nichols (2009)
Cal Robertson (2007)
Christy Meyers (2005)