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''[[General Hospital]]'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. Created by [[Frank and Doris Hursley]], the series premiered on April 1, 1963. The longest-running cast member is [[Leslie Charleson]], who has portrayed [[Monica Quartermaine|Dr. Monica Quartermaine]] since August 17, 1977, also making her one of the [[List of longest-serving soap opera actors#United States|longest-tenured actors in American soap operas]].<ref name="Monica Biography">{{cite web|url=http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/general-hospital/quartermaine-family/character-monica-quartermaine|title=Character Monica Quartermaine Biography|publisher=[[ABC Daytime]]|work=[[General Hospital]]|location=United States|accessdate=September 19, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.welovesoaps.net/2013/08/history-august-17.html|title=Today in Soap Opera History (August 17)|date=August 17, 2013|first=Roger|last=Newcomb|work=[[List of soap opera media outlets|We Love Soaps]]|publisher=[[Blogger (website)|Blogger]]|location=United States|accessdate=August 22, 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://generalhospital.about.com/b/2009/10/05/rachel-ames-to-appear-on-gh-october-19.htm|title=Rachel Ames to appear on ''GH''|work=[[About.com]]|publisher=[[IAC (company)|IAC]]|location=[[New York City]]|date=October 5, 2009}}</ref> Ames made a special appearance on October 30, 2015.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Well, Hello, Audrey!|journal=[[Soaps In Depth#ABC Soaps In Depth|ABC Soaps In Depth]]|date=November 9, 2015|volume=19|issue=45|page=11|accessdate=October 28, 2015|publisher=[[Bauer Media Group|Bauer Publications]]|location=United States}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=SOD|title=RACHEL AMES RETURNS TO GH|url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/rachel-ames-returns-gh|accessdate=October 29, 2015|work=[[Soap Opera Digest]]|agency=[[American Media (publisher)|American Media Inc.]]|date=October 29, 2015|location=United States}}</ref> Actors [[Genie Francis]] and [[Kin Shriner]], who portray [[Laura Spencer (General Hospital)|Laura Spencer]] and [[Scott Baldwin]], are the second and third longest-running cast members, having joined ''General Hospital'' in February and August 1977, respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hvROAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cwIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6987%2C5357067|title=Frank Plans To Divorce Nancy; Mac Moves Back With Rachel|date=February 21, 1977|department=The Soaps|first=Lynda|last=Hirsch|work=[[The Blade (Toledo, Ohio)|Toledo Blade]]|publisher=[[Block Communications]]|location=[[Toledo, Ohio]]|accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-03-10/features/9303190826_1_leslie-charleson-soap-gloria-monty|title=Seeing `General Hospital' Through Good Times And Ill|date=March 10, 1993|first=Marla|last=Hart|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|publisher=[[tronc|tronc, inc.]]|location=[[Chicago]]|accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref> Actresses [[Jacklyn Zeman]] and [[Jane Elliot]], who portray [[Bobbie Spencer]] and [[Tracy Quartermaine]], are the fourth and fifth longest-running cast members, having joined ''General Hospital'' in December 1977 and June 1978, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soapcentral.com/gh/news/2013/0206-zeman.php|last=Kroll|first=Dan J.|title=Jackie Zeman headed back to General Hospital|website=[[SoapCentral]]|location=United States|publisher=Soap Central Live|date=February 6, 2013 |accessdate=February 6, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fZ5PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xwUEAAAAIBAJ&dq=jane%20elliott%20general%20hospital&pg=7033%2C3772085|title='Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In|first=Jon-Michael|last=Reed|date=June 14, 1978|work=[[Star-Banner]]|publisher=[[GateHouse Media|New Media Investment Group]]|location=[[Ocala, Florida]]|accessdate=November 7, 2013}}</ref> Former cast member [[Anthony Geary]], who portrayed [[Luke Spencer]], was the sixth longest-running cast member, having joined ''General Hospital'' in November 1978.<ref name="Thirty Years">{{cite news|last=West|first=Abby|title=Tony Geary Reflects on 30 Years of GH|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20187225,00.html|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|agency=[[Time Inc.]]|publisher=EW.com|location=[[New York City]]|accessdate=September 8, 2012|date=March 31, 2008}}</ref> 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. |
''[[General Hospital]]'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. Created by [[Frank and Doris Hursley]], the series premiered on April 1, 1963. The longest-running cast member is [[Leslie Charleson]], who has portrayed [[Monica Quartermaine|Dr. Monica Quartermaine]] since August 17, 1977, also making her one of the [[List of longest-serving soap opera actors#United States|longest-tenured actors in American soap operas]].<ref name="Monica Biography">{{cite web|url=http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/general-hospital/quartermaine-family/character-monica-quartermaine |title=Character Monica Quartermaine Biography |publisher=[[ABC Daytime]] |work=[[General Hospital]] |location=United States |accessdate=September 19, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919003854/http://beta.abc.go.com:80/shows/general-hospital/quartermaine-family/character-monica-quartermaine |archivedate=September 19, 2012 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.welovesoaps.net/2013/08/history-august-17.html|title=Today in Soap Opera History (August 17)|date=August 17, 2013|first=Roger|last=Newcomb|work=[[List of soap opera media outlets|We Love Soaps]]|publisher=[[Blogger (website)|Blogger]]|location=United States|accessdate=August 22, 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://generalhospital.about.com/b/2009/10/05/rachel-ames-to-appear-on-gh-october-19.htm|title=Rachel Ames to appear on ''GH''|work=[[About.com]]|publisher=[[IAC (company)|IAC]]|location=[[New York City]]|date=October 5, 2009}}</ref> Ames made a special appearance on October 30, 2015.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Well, Hello, Audrey!|journal=[[Soaps In Depth#ABC Soaps In Depth|ABC Soaps In Depth]]|date=November 9, 2015|volume=19|issue=45|page=11|accessdate=October 28, 2015|publisher=[[Bauer Media Group|Bauer Publications]]|location=United States}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=SOD|title=RACHEL AMES RETURNS TO GH|url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/rachel-ames-returns-gh|accessdate=October 29, 2015|work=[[Soap Opera Digest]]|agency=[[American Media (publisher)|American Media Inc.]]|date=October 29, 2015|location=United States}}</ref> Actors [[Genie Francis]] and [[Kin Shriner]], who portray [[Laura Spencer (General Hospital)|Laura Spencer]] and [[Scott Baldwin]], are the second and third longest-running cast members, having joined ''General Hospital'' in February and August 1977, respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hvROAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cwIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6987%2C5357067|title=Frank Plans To Divorce Nancy; Mac Moves Back With Rachel|date=February 21, 1977|department=The Soaps|first=Lynda|last=Hirsch|work=[[The Blade (Toledo, Ohio)|Toledo Blade]]|publisher=[[Block Communications]]|location=[[Toledo, Ohio]]|accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-03-10/features/9303190826_1_leslie-charleson-soap-gloria-monty|title=Seeing `General Hospital' Through Good Times And Ill|date=March 10, 1993|first=Marla|last=Hart|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|publisher=[[tronc|tronc, inc.]]|location=[[Chicago]]|accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref> Actresses [[Jacklyn Zeman]] and [[Jane Elliot]], who portray [[Bobbie Spencer]] and [[Tracy Quartermaine]], are the fourth and fifth longest-running cast members, having joined ''General Hospital'' in December 1977 and June 1978, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soapcentral.com/gh/news/2013/0206-zeman.php|last=Kroll|first=Dan J.|title=Jackie Zeman headed back to General Hospital|website=[[SoapCentral]]|location=United States|publisher=Soap Central Live|date=February 6, 2013 |accessdate=February 6, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fZ5PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xwUEAAAAIBAJ&dq=jane%20elliott%20general%20hospital&pg=7033%2C3772085|title='Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In|first=Jon-Michael|last=Reed|date=June 14, 1978|work=[[Star-Banner]]|publisher=[[GateHouse Media|New Media Investment Group]]|location=[[Ocala, Florida]]|accessdate=November 7, 2013}}</ref> Former cast member [[Anthony Geary]], who portrayed [[Luke Spencer]], was the sixth longest-running cast member, having joined ''General Hospital'' in November 1978.<ref name="Thirty Years">{{cite news|last=West|first=Abby|title=Tony Geary Reflects on 30 Years of GH|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20187225,00.html|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|agency=[[Time Inc.]]|publisher=EW.com|location=[[New York City]]|accessdate=September 8, 2012|date=March 31, 2008}}</ref> 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. |
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General Hospital is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, the series 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] Actresses Jacklyn Zeman and Jane Elliot, who portray Bobbie Spencer and Tracy Quartermaine, are the fourth and fifth longest-running cast members, having joined General Hospital in December 1977 and June 1978, respectively.[8][9] Former cast member Anthony Geary, who portrayed Luke Spencer, was the sixth longest-running cast member, having joined General Hospital in November 1978.[10] 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
Recurring cast
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jesica Ahlberg | Darby Collette | 2015– |
| Lexi Ainsworth | Kristina Davis | 2009–11, 2015– |
| Bradford Anderson | Damien Spinelli | 2006– |
| Harper Rose Barash | Georgie Spinelli | 2015– |
| Nicolas Bechtel | Spencer Cassadine | 2013– |
| Shari Belafonte | Janice Lomax | 2016– |
| 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– |
| Gina Coconato | Waitress Alicia | 2015– |
| Noshir Dalal | Raj | 2015– |
| Diane Delano | Margarethe | 2016– |
| John DeLuca | Aaron Roland | 2016– |
| Risa Dorken | Amy Driscoll | 2016– |
| Sonya Eddy | Epiphany Johnson | 2006– |
| Scarlett Fernandez | Charlotte Cassadine | 2016– |
| Kathleen Gati | Liesl Obrecht | 2012– |
| Nathaniel Harris | Sergeant Robinson | 2006– |
| Rick Hearst | Ric Lansing | 2002–09, 2014– |
| Carolyn Hennesy | Diane Miller | 2007– |
| Lynn Herring | Lucy Coe | 1986–2001, 2004, 2012– |
| Ashley Jones | Parker Forsyth | 2016– |
| Ilene Kristen | Delia Ryan Coleridge | 2013– |
| Wally Kurth | Ned Ashton | 1991–2007, 2012– |
| George Lako | Frankie | 2015– |
| David S. Lee | Winston Rudge | 2016– |
| Michael Leone | Cameron Spencer | 2013– |
| Jon Lindstrom | Ryan Chamberlain | 1992–95 |
| Kevin Collins | 1993–97, 2004, 2013– | |
| Verity Jann LoCicero | Leo Falconeri | 2015– |
| Christine Lozano | Nurse Christina | 2012– |
| Christian Malmin | Mr. Gray | 2016– |
| Robin Mattson | Heather Webber | 1980–83, 2004, 2012– |
| Eden McCoy | Josslyn Jacks | 2015– |
| Kimberly McCullough | Robin Scorpio-Drake | 1985–2000, 2004– |
| Tom Parker | Baxter Corbin | 2016– |
| Alina Patra | Susan Hornsby | 2016– |
| Haley Pullos | Molly Lansing | 2009– |
| Tequan Richmond | TJ Ashford | 2012– |
| Robin Riker | Naomi Dreyfus | 2016– |
| Michael Rodrick | Seth Baker | 2016– |
| Tristan Rogers | Robert Scorpio | 1980–92, 1995, 2006, 2008, 2012– |
| Troy Ruptash | Landon Dixon | 2016– |
| Marc Anthony Samuel | Felix DuBois | 2012– |
| Brytni Sarpy | Valerie Spencer | 2015– |
| 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– |
| James Patrick Stuart | Valentin Cassadine | 2016– |
| Mason Tannous[11] | Rocco Falconeri | 2016– |
| Linda Elena Tovar | Rosalie Martinez | 2014– |
| Anthony Vitale | Aldo | 2015– |
| Kristina Wagner | Felicia Scorpio-Jones | 1984–2005, 2007–08, 2012– |
| TK Weaver[12] | Danny Morgan | 2016– |
| Hudson West | Jake Spencer | 2016– |
| Bergen Williams | Alice Gunderson | 2001– |
| Emily Wilson | Ellie Trout | 2012– |
| John J. York | Mac Scorpio | 1991– |
| James Meadows | 1998 | |
| William Allen Young | David Walters | 2014– |
| Jacklyn Zeman | Bobbie Spencer | 1977–2010, 2013– |
Cast changes
Debuting
| Actor | Character | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Berris | Damian Spinelli | January 13, 2017 | [13][14] |
Returning
| Actor | Character | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonja Walker | Role TBA | TBA 2017 | [15] |
See also
References
- ^ "Character Monica Quartermaine Biography". General Hospital. United States: ABC Daytime. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ SOD (October 29, 2015). "RACHEL AMES RETURNS TO GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States. American Media 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.
- ^ Reed, Jon-Michael (June 14, 1978). "'Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In". Star-Banner. Ocala, Florida: New Media Investment Group. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cushman, Dustin (December 7, 2016). "Photo: Mason Tannous recast as Rocco Falconeri". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ SOD (December 24, 2016). "BLAKE BERRIS JOINS GH IN SURPRISE RECAST". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ "Who's Coming". Comings and Goings. Soap Opera Digest. 42 (3). American Media, Inc.: 12–13. January 16, 2017.
- ^ SOD (December 16, 2016). "TONJA WALKER RETURNS TO GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
