List of General Hospital cast members explained

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
ActorCharacterDuration
Tabyana AliTrina Robinson2022–present
Tajh BellowTJ Ashford2018–present
Maurice BenardSonny Corinthos1993–present
Steve BurtonJason Morgan1991–2012, 2017–2021, 2024
Drew Cain2017, 2019
Chad DuellMichael Corinthos2010–present
Jane ElliotTracy Quartermaine1978–1980, 1989–1993, 1996, 2003–2017, 2019–present
Genie Francis1977–1984, 1993–2002, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015–present
Robert GossettMarshall Ashford2021–present
Nancy Lee GrahnAlexis Davis1996–present
Lexie2020
Tanisha HarperJordan Ashford2022–present
Adam J. Harrington[16] [17] John Cates2024
Rebecca HerbstElizabeth Webber-Baldwin1997–present
Jessie Brewer2015
Evan HoferDex Heller2022–present
Finola HughesAnna Devane1985–1992, 1995, 2006–2008, 2012–present
Liesl Obrecht2013
Alex Marick2017, 2019–2021
Alice2020
Holly Sutton2022
Felicia Scorpio2023
Josh KellyCody Bell2022–present
Brook KerrPortia Robinson2020–present
Priscilla Johnson2020
Katelyn MacMullenWillow Tait2018–present
Kate MansiKristina Davis2023–present
Cameron MathisonDrew Cain2021–present
Sofia MattssonSasha Gilmore2018–present
Giovanni Mazza[18] Giovanni Palmieri2024
Eden McCoyJosslyn Jacks2015–present
Carly Corinthos2020
Charles MesureJohn Brennan2023–present
Kelly MonacoSam McCall2003–present
Alicia Montenegro2005
Amanda Setton2019–present
Kirsten StormsMaxie Jones2005–present
B.J. Jones2009
Josh SwickardHarrison Chase2018–present
Donnell TurnerCurtis Ashford2015–present
Kristen VaganosMolly Lansing-Davis2023–present
Kristina WagnerFelicia Jones1984–2005, 2007–2008, 2012–present
Cynthia WatrosNina Reeves2019–present
Virginia Benson2020
Maura WestAva Jerome2013–present
Ada Hooke2020
Laura WrightCarly Spencer2005–present
Lena Spencer2015
Beatrice Eckert2020
Dominic ZamprognaDante Falconeri2009–present

Recurring and guest cast

Recurring and guest cast members
ActorCharacterDuration
Cosette AbinateScout Cain2022–present[19]
Bradford AndersonDamian Spinelli2006–present
Réal AndrewsMarcus Taggert1996–2003, 2020–present
Asher Antonyzyn[20] Danny Morgan2023–present
Finn Francis CarrRocco Falconeri2022–present
Leslie CharlesonMonica Quartermaine1977–present
Mary Butler2020
Dioni Michelle CollinsDeanna Sirtis2016–present
Kendrick CrossDetective Bennett2023–present[21]
Enzo De AngelisAiden Spencer2021–present
Risa DorkenAmy Driscoll2016–present
Mark Engelhardt[22] Roman Hume2022–present
Morgan FairchildHaven de Havilland2022–present
Scarlett FernandezCharlotte Cassadine2016–2021, 2023–present
Jennifer FieldJennifer Arden2021–present
Lily FisherGeorgie Spinelli2017–present
Gary James FullerJames West2023–present
Kathleen GatiLiesl Obrecht2012–present
Joyce GuyBetty2011
Phyllis Caulfield2020–present
Nathaniel HarrisSergeant Robinson2006–present
Carolyn HennesyDiane Miller2006–present
Lynn HerringLucy Coe1986–2002, 2004, 2012–present
Cyrus HobiYuri2021–present
Gavin HoustonSly Thomas2010
Zeke Robinson2023–present
Carly Hughes[23] Elise Vance2023–present
Adam HussNikolas Cassadine2021–present
Cassandra JamesTerry Randolph2018–present
Kody KavithaHunter2024[24]
Michael E. KnightMartin Grey2019–present
Jeff KoberCyrus Renault2020–present
Wally KurthNed Quartermaine1991–2007, 2012–present
Eva LaRueNatalia Rogers-Ramirez2024
David LautmanGrant Smoltz2022–present
Arlondriah LenyeaN'neeka2021–present
Jon LindstromRyan Chamberlain[25] 1992–1995, 2018–2023
Kevin Collins1993–2002, 2004, 2013–present
William LiptonCameron Webber2018–present [26]
Lisa LoCiceroOlivia Falconeri2008–present
Lydia LookSelina Wu2015, 2017, 2021–present
Jacqueline Grace LopezBlaze2022–present
Jophielle LoveViolet Finn2019–present
Frank LyonFrank2019–present
Virginia MaMadison2024
Alley MillsHeather Webber2022–present
William R. MosesJeff Webber2022–present
London & Jett Prinzo-BerendtBailey Louise Jones2021–present
Trish RamishTrish2021–present
Tristan Riggs[27] Aiden Spencer2024
Tristan RogersRobert Scorpio1980–1992, 1995, 2006, 2008, 2012–2016, 2018–present
Ricco RossSterling Robinson2023–present
George Russo[28] Carmine Cerullo2024
Marc Anthony SamuelFelix DuBois2012–present
Ava and Grace ScarolaAvery Corinthos2014–present
Brad SchmidtBook2022–present
Parry ShenBrad Cooper2013–present
Kin ShrinerScott Baldwin1977–1983, 1987–1993, 1998, 2000–2004, 2007–2008, 2013–present
Stephen A. SmithTelevision reporter2007
Brick2016–present
Lois Cerullo1993–1997, 2023–present
James Patrick StuartValentin Cassadine2016–present
Frank Benson2020
Easton Rocket Sweda[29] Leo Quartermaine2021–present
Darin ToonderDamon Montague2023
Ellen TravoltaGloria Cerullo1994–1996, 2023–present
Vernee WatsonStella Henry2017–present
Viron WeaverWiley Cooper-Jones2021–present
Hudson WestJake Spencer2016–2019, 2021–present
Walt WilleyJackson Montgomery2023
John J. YorkMac Scorpio1991–present
James Meadows[30] 1997–1998

Cast changes

Debuting cast

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Lulu Spencer[31] [32]

Returning cast

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CharacterDate
Rick HearstRic LansingWeek of August 19, 2024[33] [34]
Emma SammsHolly Sutton-ScorpioSeptember 2024[35]
Jonathan JacksonLucky Spencer[36] [37]

See also

References

Notes

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Character Monica Quartermaine Biography . . . United States . September 19, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120919003854/http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/general-hospital/quartermaine-family/character-monica-quartermaine . September 19, 2012 .
  2. Web site: Today in Soap Opera History (August 17). August 17, 2013. Roger. Newcomb. We Love Soaps. Blogger. United States. August 22, 2013.
  3. News: Rachel Ames to appear on GH. About.com. IAC. New York City. October 5, 2009.
  4. Well, Hello, Audrey!. ABC Soaps In Depth. November 9, 2015. 19. 45. 11. Bauer Publications. United States.
  5. News: SOD. Soap Opera Digest. Rachel Ames Returns to GH. October 29, 2015. Soap Opera Digest. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc.. American Media, Inc.. October 29, 2015. United States.
  6. News: Frank Plans To Divorce Nancy; Mac Moves Back With Rachel. February 21, 1977. The Soaps. Lynda. Hirsch. Toledo Blade. Block Communications. Toledo, Ohio. May 11, 2015.
  7. Web site: Seeing 'General Hospital' Through Good Times And Ill. March 10, 1993. Marla. Hart. Chicago Tribune. tronc, inc.. Chicago. May 11, 2015.
  8. Web site: Jackie Zeman headed back to General Hospital. Kroll. Dan J.. SoapCentral. United States. Soap Central Live. February 6, 2013 . February 6, 2013.
  9. News: Suliman . Adela . Jacklyn Zeman, General Hospital actress, dies at 70 . . . May 11, 2023 . United States . May 11, 2023.
  10. News: 'Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In. Jon-Michael. Reed. June 14, 1978. Star-Banner. New Media Investment Group. Ocala, Florida. November 7, 2013.
  11. Web site: Giddens. Jamey. Jane Elliot Set to Leave General Hospital. Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). March 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170309133826/http://daytimeconfidential.com/2017/03/08/jane-elliot-is-leaving-general-hospital. March 9, 2017. United States. March 8, 2017.
  12. News: SOD. Soap Opera Digest. Jane Elliot Leaving GH. March 8, 2017. Soap Opera Digest. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. American Media, Inc.. March 8, 2017. United States.
  13. News: SOD. Soap Opera Digest. GH Announces Jane Elliot's Final Airdate. April 12, 2017. Soap Opera Digest. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. American Media, Inc.. April 12, 2017. United States.
  14. Rice . Lynette . General Hospital surprise: Tracy Quartermaine will be home for the holidays . . . November 21, 2019 . United States . en . November 21, 2019.
  15. West. Abby. Tony Geary Reflects on 30 Years of GH. Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc.. EW.com. New York City. September 8, 2012. March 31, 2008.
  16. Levinsky . Mara . Adam Harrington Joins General Hospital as John 'Jagger' Cates! . . . February 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240203044225/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/adam-harrington-joins-general-hospital/ . February 3, 2024 . United States . 0164-3584 . February 2, 2024 . live.
  17. Web site: Lewis . Errol . Adam J. Harrington on Contract at General Hospital as John Cates . . February 16, 2024 . United States . February 16, 2024.
  18. Web site: Lewis . Errol . Giovanni Mazza on Contract at General Hospital . . May 20, 2024 . United States . May 17, 2024.
  19. Web site: Eades . Chris . Cosette Abinante Is the New Scout on General Hospital . September 15, 2022 . October 31, 2022.
  20. Eades . Chris . Asher Antonyzyn Opens up About Joining the Cast of GH . . November 9, 2023 . United States . 1092-518X . October 31, 2023.
  21. Web site: Silver . Carly . Ambitions Kendrick Cross to Recur on General Hospital . . Confidential Media, Inc. (The Arena Group) . January 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104162759/https://daytimeconfidential.com/2023/01/04/ambitions-kendrick-cross-to-recur-on-general-hospital . January 4, 2023 . United States . en-us . January 4, 2023 . live.
  22. SOD . Soap Opera Digest . Comings And Goings: The Latest Cast Changes . . . December 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231204175634/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/comings-and-goings-the-latest-cast-changes-1732478/ . December 4, 2023 . United States . 0164-3584 . December 4, 2023 . live.
  23. Eades . Chris . Carly Hughes Cast on GH! . . . August 29, 2023 . United States . 1092-518X . August 25, 2023.
  24. Levinsky . Mara . General Hospital Casts Two Recurring Players . . . March 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329162722/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-casts-two-recurring-players/ . March 29, 2024 . United States . 0164-3584 . March 29, 2024 . live.
  25. News: SOD. Soap Opera Digest. Jon Lindstrom guests on 'Dishing With Digest Podcast'. August 18, 2018. Soap Opera Digest. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc.. American Media, Inc.. August 17, 2018. United States.
  26. Web site: Lewis . Errol . Exclusive: Sydney Mikayla On Recurring Status At 'General Hospital' . October 19, 2021 . . United States . October 19, 2021.
  27. Web site: Eades . Chris . Aiden on General Hospital — Everything You Need To Know . . May 7, 2024 . May 3, 2024.
  28. Web site: Fairman . Michael . Michael Fairman (journalist) . George Russo to Appear on General Hospital as Carmine Cerullo . . The Michael Fairman Company . April 22, 2024 . United States . April 12, 2024.
  29. News: Eades. Chris. Leo on General Hospital — Everything You Need To Know. October 4, 2021. ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. October 4, 2021. United States.
  30. Web site: Soaps SheKnows. Soaps.com. John Joseph Robert York. Soaps.com. 11 June 2015 . SheKnows Media. June 20, 2018. United States.
  31. Web site: Maloney . Michael . Is General Hospital Recasting Laura's Comatose Daughter? . . . August 9, 2024 . United States . August 5, 2024.
  32. Brounstein . Diane . Emme Rylan on GHs Planned Lulu Recast: 'I Am Very Disappointed' . . . August 6, 2024 . United States . 0164-3584 . August 6, 2024.
  33. Web site: Sloane . Stephanie . Rick Hearst Sets Long-Awaited General Hospital Return as Ric Lansing . . . July 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240725141205/https://www.tvinsider.com/1145320/general-hospital-rick-hearst-returns-ric-lansing/ . July 25, 2024 . United States . July 25, 2024 . live.
  34. Levinsky . Mara . Rick Hearst Returns to General Hospital as Ric Lansing! . . . July 25, 2024 . https://archive.today/20240725141447/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/rick-hearst-returns-to-general-hospital-as-ric-lansing/ . July 25, 2024 . United States . 0164-3584 . July 25, 2024 . live.
  35. Rossi . Rosemary . Emma Samms Returns to General Hospital as Holly (EXCLUSIVE) . . . July 29, 2024 . https://archive.today/20240729164257/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/emma-samms-general-hospital-return-holly-sutton-1236087743/ . July 29, 2024 . United States . 0042-2738 . 60626328 . July 29, 2024 . live.
  36. Web site: Rice . Lynette . General Hospital Is Bringing Back Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer . . . June 25, 2024 . United States . June 25, 2024.
  37. Levinsky . Mara . Jonathan Jackson is Returning to General Hospital as Lucky! . . . June 25, 2024 . United States . 0164-3584 . June 25, 2024.