Brooklyn Rae Silzer
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. 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. Ames made a special appearance on October 30, 2015. 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. 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. 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. Past cast member Anthony Geary, who portrayed Luke Spencer, was the sixth longest-running cast member, having joined General Hospital in November 1978. 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
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tabyana Ali | Trina Robinson | 2022–present |
| Tajh Bellow | TJ Ashford | 2018–present |
| Maurice Benard | Sonny Corinthos | 1993–present |
| Steve Burton | Jason Morgan | 1991–2012, 2017–2021, 2024 |
| Drew Cain | 2017, 2019 | |
| Chad Duell | Michael Corinthos | 2010–present |
| Jane Elliot | Tracy Quartermaine | 1978–1980, 1989–1993, 1996, 2003–2017, 2019–present |
| Genie Francis | Laura Collins | 1977–1984, 1993–2002, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015–present |
| Nancy Lee Grahn | Alexis Davis | 1996–present |
| Lexie | 2020 | |
| Tanisha Harper | Jordan Ashford | 2022–present |
| Rebecca Herbst | Elizabeth Baldwin | 1997–present |
| Jessie Brewer | 2015 | |
| Evan Hofer | Dex Heller | 2022–present |
| Finola Hughes | Anna Devane | 1985–1992, 1995, 2006–2008, 2012–present |
| Liesl Obrecht | 2013 | |
| Alex Marick | 2017, 2019–2021 | |
| Alice | 2020 | |
| Holly Sutton | 2022 | |
| Felicia Scorpio | 2023 | |
| Jonathan Jackson | Lucky Spencer | 1993–1999, 2009–2011, 2015, 2024 |
| Josh Kelly | Cody Bell | 2022–present |
| Brook Kerr | Portia Robinson | 2020–present |
| Priscilla Johnson | 2020 | |
| Katelyn MacMullen | Willow Corinthos | 2018–present |
| Kate Mansi | Kristina Corinthos-Davis | 2023–present |
| Cameron Mathison | Drew Quartermaine | 2021–present |
| Sofia Mattsson | Sasha Corbin | 2018–present |
| Giovanni Mazza | Giovanni Palmieri | 2024 |
| Eden McCoy | Josslyn Jacks | 2015–present |
| Carly Corinthos | 2020 | |
| Charles Mesure | John Brennan | 2023–present |
| Emma Samms | Holly Sutton-Scorpio | 1982–85, 1992–93, 2006, 2009, 2012–13, 2015, 2020, 2022–present |
| Paloma Stuart | 1992–93 | |
| Amanda Setton | Brook Lynn Quartermaine | 2019–present |
| Kirsten Storms | Maxie Jones | 2005–present |
| B.J. Jones | 2009 | |
| Josh Swickard | Harrison Chase | 2018–present |
| Donnell Turner | Curtis Ashford | 2015–present |
| Kristen Vaganos | Molly Lansing-Davis | 2023–present |
| Kristina Wagner | Felicia Scorpio | 1984–2005, 2007–2008, 2012–present |
| Cynthia Watros | Nina Reeves | 2019–present |
| Virginia Benson | 2020 | |
| Maura West | Ava Jerome | 2013–present |
| Ada Hooke | 2020 | |
| Sawandi Wilson | Isaiah Gannon | 2024 |
| Laura Wright | Carly Spencer | 2005–present |
| Lena Spencer | 2015 | |
| Beatrice Eckert | 2020 | |
| Dominic Zamprogna | Dante Falconeri | 2009–present |
Recurring and guest cast
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cosette Abinate | Scout Cain | 2022–present |
| Bradford Anderson | Damian Spinelli | 2006–present |
| Asher Antonyzyn | Danny Morgan | 2023–present |
| Jens Austin Astrup | Kai Taylor | 2024 |
| Finn Francis Carr | Rocco Falconeri | 2022–present |
| Colin Cassidy | Aiden Spencer | 2024 |
| Leslie Charleson | Monica Quartermaine | 1977–present |
| Mary Butler | 2020 | |
| Dioni Michelle Collins | Deanna Sirtis | 2016–present |
| Kendrick Cross | Detective Bennett | 2023–present |
| Risa Dorken | Amy Driscoll | 2016–present |
| Mark Engelhardt | Roman Hume | 2022–present |
| Morgan Fairchild | Haven de Havilland | 2022–present |
| Scarlett Fernandez | Charlotte Cassadine | 2016–2021, 2023–present |
| Jennifer Field | Jennifer Arden | 2021–present |
| Lily Fisher | Georgie Spinelli | 2017–present |
| Gary James Fuller | James West | 2023–present |
| Kathleen Gati | Liesl Obrecht | 2012–present |
| Robert Gossett | Marshall Ashford | 2021–present |
| Joyce Guy | Betty | 2011 |
| Phyllis Caulfield | 2020–present | |
| Van Hansis | Lucas Jones | 2024 |
| Nathaniel Harris | Sergeant Robinson | 2006–present |
| Rick Hearst | Ric Lansing | 2002–2009, 2014–2016, 2024 |
| Carolyn Hennesy | Diane Miller | 2006–present |
| Lynn Herring | Lucy Coe | 1986–2002, 2004, 2012–present |
| Cyrus Hobi | Yuri | 2021–present |
| Gavin Houston | Sly Thomas | 2010 |
| Zeke Robinson | 2023–present | |
| Carly Hughes | Elise Vance | 2023–present |
| Adam Huss | Nikolas Cassadine | 2021–present |
| Jequan Jackson | Quinn | 2024 |
| Cassandra James | Terry Randolph | 2018–present |
| Kody Kavitha | Hunter | 2024 |
| Michael E. Knight | Martin Grey | 2019–present |
| Jeff Kober | Cyrus Renault | 2020–present |
| Wally Kurth | Ned Quartermaine | 1991–2007, 2012–present |
| Eva LaRue | Natalia Rogers-Ramirez | 2024 |
| David Lautman | Grant Smoltz | 2022–present |
| Arlondriah Lenyea | N'neeka | 2021–present |
| Jon Lindstrom | Ryan Chamberlain | 1992–1995, 2018–2023 |
| Kevin Collins | 1993–2002, 2004, 2013–present | |
| William Lipton | Cameron Webber | 2018–present |
| Lisa LoCicero | Olivia Falconeri | 2008–present |
| Lydia Look | Selina Wu | 2015, 2017, 2021–present |
| Frank Lyon | Frank | 2019–present |
| Virginia Ma | Madison | 2024 |
| William R. Moses | Jeff Webber | 2022–present |
| London & Jett Prinzo-Berendt | Bailey Louise Jones | 2021–present |
| Trish Ramish | Trish | 2021–present |
| Tristan Riggs | Aiden Spencer | 2024 |
| Tristan Rogers | Robert Scorpio | 1980–1992, 1995, 2006, 2008, 2012–2016, 2018–present |
| Ricco Ross | Sterling Robinson | 2023–present |
| George Russo | Carmine Cerullo | 2024 |
| Marc Anthony Samuel | Felix DuBois | 2012–present |
| Ava and Grace Scarola | Avery Corinthos | 2014–present |
| Parry Shen | Brad Cooper | 2013–present |
| Kin Shriner | Scott Baldwin | 1977–1983, 1987–1993, 1998, 2000–2004, 2007–2008, 2013–present |
| Stephen A. Smith | Television reporter | 2007 |
| Brick | 2016–present | |
| Rena Sofer | Lois Cerullo | 1993–1997, 2023–present |
| James Patrick Stuart | Valentin Cassadine | 2016–present |
| Frank Benson | 2020 | |
| Easton Rocket Sweda | Leo Quartermaine | 2021–present |
| Darin Toonder | Damon Montague | 2023 |
| Ellen Travolta | Gloria Cerullo | 1994–1996, 2023–present |
| Vernee Watson | Stella Henry | 2017–present |
| Viron Weaver | Wiley Cooper-Jones | 2021–present |
| Hudson West | Jake Spencer | 2016–2019, 2021–present |
| Walt Willey | Jackson Montgomery | 2023 |
| John J. York | Mac Scorpio | 1991–present |
| James Meadows | 1997–1998 |
Cast changes
Debuting cast
| Actor | Character | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa Havins Bruening | Lulu Spencer | November 18, 2024 | |
| Delila Datillo | TBA | TBA |
See also
References
Citations
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In an interview published in the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands this week, the magazine reveals that fans will finally get to see Havins beginning with the Monday, November 18 episode.
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