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
Recurring and guest cast
Cast changes
Debuting cast
Returning cast
See also
References
Notes
External links
Notes and References
- 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 .
- Web site: Today in Soap Opera History (August 17). August 17, 2013. Roger. Newcomb. We Love Soaps. Blogger. United States. August 22, 2013.
- News: Rachel Ames to appear on GH. About.com. IAC. New York City. October 5, 2009.
- Well, Hello, Audrey!. ABC Soaps In Depth. November 9, 2015. 19. 45. 11. Bauer Publications. United States.
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: Seeing 'General Hospital' Through Good Times And Ill. March 10, 1993. Marla. Hart. Chicago Tribune. tronc, inc.. Chicago. May 11, 2015.
- Web site: Jackie Zeman headed back to General Hospital. Kroll. Dan J.. SoapCentral. United States. Soap Central Live. February 6, 2013 . February 6, 2013.
- News: Suliman . Adela . Jacklyn Zeman, General Hospital actress, dies at 70 . . . May 11, 2023 . United States . May 11, 2023.
- News: 'Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In. Jon-Michael. Reed. June 14, 1978. Star-Banner. New Media Investment Group. Ocala, Florida. November 7, 2013.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rice . Lynette . General Hospital surprise: Tracy Quartermaine will be home for the holidays . . . November 21, 2019 . United States . en . November 21, 2019.
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: Lewis . Errol . Adam J. Harrington on Contract at General Hospital as John Cates . . February 16, 2024 . United States . February 16, 2024.
- Web site: Lewis . Errol . Giovanni Mazza on Contract at General Hospital . . May 20, 2024 . United States . May 17, 2024.
- Web site: Eades . Chris . Cosette Abinante Is the New Scout on General Hospital . September 15, 2022 . October 31, 2022.
- Eades . Chris . Asher Antonyzyn Opens up About Joining the Cast of GH . . November 9, 2023 . United States . 1092-518X . October 31, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- Eades . Chris . Carly Hughes Cast on GH! . . . August 29, 2023 . United States . 1092-518X . August 25, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: Lewis . Errol . Exclusive: Sydney Mikayla On Recurring Status At 'General Hospital' . October 19, 2021 . . United States . October 19, 2021.
- Web site: Eades . Chris . Aiden on General Hospital — Everything You Need To Know . . May 7, 2024 . May 3, 2024.
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: Soaps SheKnows. Soaps.com. John Joseph Robert York. Soaps.com. 11 June 2015 . SheKnows Media. June 20, 2018. United States.
- Web site: Maloney . Michael . Is General Hospital Recasting Laura's Comatose Daughter? . . . August 9, 2024 . United States . August 5, 2024.
- Brounstein . Diane . Emme Rylan on GHs Planned Lulu Recast: 'I Am Very Disappointed' . . . August 6, 2024 . United States . 0164-3584 . August 6, 2024.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: Rice . Lynette . General Hospital Is Bringing Back Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer . . . June 25, 2024 . United States . June 25, 2024.
- Levinsky . Mara . Jonathan Jackson is Returning to General Hospital as Lucky! . . . June 25, 2024 . United States . 0164-3584 . June 25, 2024.