General Hospital is an American television soap opera, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, the serial premiered on April 1, 1963. John Beradino, whose career began as an American Major League Baseball player, originated the role of Steve Hardy in the serial's premiere episode and made his final appearance on April 23, 1996,[1] making him one of the longest-serving soap opera actors. The longest-running present cast members are Genie Francis and Kin Shriner, having joined General Hospital as Laura Vining in February and Scott Baldwin in August 1977, respectively.[2][3] Leslie Charleson, who portrayed Monica Quartermaine from August 17, 1977, to December 21, 2023, was previously the longest-tenured cast member[4][5] until her death in 2025.[6][7] 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.[8] Ames made a special appearance on October 30, 2015.[9][10] Actress Jacklyn Zeman—who portrayed Bobbie Spencer—joined the serial in December 1977 and remained until her death in May 2023.[11][12] Actress Jane Elliot, who joined the serial in June 1978 as Tracy Quartermaine, is the third longest-serving actor presently on the cast.[13][14][15][16][17] 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 serial.
Cast
Main cast
Recurring and guest cast
Cast changes
Returning cast
See also
Notes
- ^ Hove resumed his portrayal of Cesar Faison during the January 16, 2026, episode, in a voice-over-only portrayal,[29] due to the actor being based in Denmark.[30]
References
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- ^ Rossi, Rosemary (January 12, 2025). "Leslie Charleson, General Hospital Icon Known as Monica Quartermaine, Dies at 79". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 60626328. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
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- ^ Edel, Victoria (January 12, 2025). "Leslie Charleson, Longest-Tenured General Hospital Cast Member, Dies at 79". People. United States: Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ SOD (October 29, 2015). "Rachel Ames Returns to GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ Kroll, Dan J. (February 6, 2013). "Jackie Zeman headed back to General Hospital". SoapCentral. United States: Soap Central Live. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^ Suliman, Adela (May 11, 2023). "Jacklyn Zeman, General Hospital actress, dies at 70". The Washington Post. United States: Nash Holdings. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Reed, Jon-Michael (June 14, 1978). "'Cliff Hangers' Keeping Viewers Tuned In". Star-Banner. Ocala, Florida: New Media Investment Group. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ^ Giddens, Jamey (March 8, 2017). "Jane Elliot Set to Leave General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ SOD (March 8, 2017). "Jane Elliot Leaving GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ SOD (April 12, 2017). "GH Announces Jane Elliot's Final Airdate". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (November 21, 2019). "General Hospital surprise: Tracy Quartermaine will be home for the holidays". Entertainment Weekly. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Sloane, Stephanie (March 12, 2025). "General Hospital Introduces Adrian Anchondo as 'Charming' Marco". TV Insider. United States: Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
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- ^ Lewis, Errol (September 6, 2024). "Sawandi Wilson on Contract at General Hospital". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Eades, Chris (September 15, 2022). "Cosette Abinante Is the New Scout on General Hospital". Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Eades, Chris (October 31, 2023). "Asher Antonyzyn Opens up About Joining the Cast of GH". Soaps In Depth. United States. ISSN 1092-518X. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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- ^ Levinsky, Mara (September 30, 2024). "Exclusive: General Hospital Recasts Aiden Spencer". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 1092-518X. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ Silver, Carly (January 4, 2023). "Ambitions' Kendrick Cross to Recur on General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. (The Arena Group). Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ SOD (December 4, 2023). "Comings And Goings: The Latest Cast Changes". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ Fix, Christine (June 12, 2017). "Exclusive: Morgan Fairchild to be seen on Days of Our Lives this summer". Soaps She Knows. United States: SHE Media. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ^ Sloane, Stephanie (January 14, 2026). "General Hospital newbie Andrew Hawkes introduces his dangerous new villain". TV Insider. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ^ Levinsky, Mara (January 16, 2026). "GH comings and goings: Cesar Faison returns — with a twist". Soap Opera Digest. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
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- ^ Levinsky, Mara (January 19, 2026). "GH star Finola Hughes dishes Anna's reunion with Faison (Exclusive)". Soap Opera Digest. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
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- ^ Eades, Chris (August 25, 2023). "Carly Hughes Cast on GH!". Soaps In Depth. United States: A360media. ISSN 1092-518X. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Brounstein, Diane (November 11, 2024). "Comings and Goings: The Latest Cast Changes as of November 11". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Levinsky, Mara (March 29, 2024). "General Hospital Casts Two Recurring Players". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Levinsky, Mara (August 11, 2025). "Casting Exclusive: Josh Kelly Breaks Silence on GH Future — 'I Want to Stay!'". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
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- ^ SOD (August 17, 2018). "Jon Lindstrom guests on 'Dishing With Digest Podcast'". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ Lewis, Errol (October 19, 2021). "Exclusive: Sydney Mikayla On Recurring Status At 'General Hospital'". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (April 12, 2024). "George Russo to Appear on General Hospital as Carmine Cerullo". Michael Fairman TV. United States: The Michael Fairman Company. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
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- ^ Sloane, Stephanie (March 5, 2026). "Nathan Dean sets General Hospital return as Luke's son Ethan Lovett after six years". TV Insider. Archived from the original on March 5, 2026. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
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