The Best General Hospital Actors
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- 1Age: Sonny CorinthosMaurice Benard (born on March 1, 1963) is an American actor. In 1993, he was cast as Sonny Corinthos on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital.
- 2Age: 62Eugenie Ann Francis Frakes (born May 26, 1962) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Laura Spencer on the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital.
- 3Age: 77Jane Elliot (born January 17, 1947) is an American actress, best known for her role as Tracy Quartermaine in the ABC daytime soap opera, General Hospital.
- 4Age: 77Anthony Geary (born May 29, 1947) is an American actor. He is known for playing the role of Luke Spencer on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital. He originated the role of Luke in 1978 and received a record eight Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series prior to his retirement. Geary had a prominent supporting role in the "Weird Al" Yankovic comedy UHF (1989); other notable films include Johnny Got His Gun (1971), Disorderlies (1987), Scorchers (1991), Teacher's Pet (2004) and Fish Tank (2009).
- 5Age: 64Finola Hughes (born 29 October 1959) is an English actress, television host, entrepreneur, author, and dancer, best known for role as Anna Devane on the ABC soap operas General Hospital and All My Children, and her portrayal of Laura in the 1983 film Staying Alive, the sequel to Saturday Night Fever. She is also known for her portrayal of Anna Devane's identical twin, Dr. Alexandra Devane Marick, on All My Children, and Patty Halliwell on the supernatural series, Charmed. She also portrayed Carol in the final seasons of the NBC sitcom Blossom. Hughes has also appeared in the films Aspen Extreme, Above Suspicion and Like Crazy.
- 6Dec. at 50 (1972-2023)Tyler Christopher Baker (November 11, 1972 – October 31, 2023), known professionally as Tyler Christopher, was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as Nikolas Cassadine (1996–1999, 2003–2011, 2013–2016) and Connor Bishop (2004–2005) on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
- 7Age: 87Stuart Damon (born Stuart Michael Zonis; February 5, 1937 – June 29, 2021) was an American actor. He was known for his 30-year portrayal of Alan Quartermaine in the American soap opera General Hospital, for which he won an Emmy Award in 1999. Outside the United States, he was better known for the role of Craig Stirling in The Champions.
- 8Age: 42Jonathan Stevens Jackson (born May 11, 1982) is an American actor, musician (see Enation) and author. His first well known character was Lucky Spencer on the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital, a role that has won him five Emmy Awards. In 2002, he played Jesse Tuck in the film Tuck Everlasting. In 2004 he started the band Enation with his brother, actor and drummer Richard Lee Jackson and friend Daniel Sweatt. From 2012–2018, he portrayed Avery Barkley in the ABC/CMT musical drama series, Nashville.
- 9Age: 45
- 10Age: 53Jack Stephen Burton (born June 28, 1970) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Jason Morgan on General Hospital from 1991 to 2012 and 2017 to present, and Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless from 2013 to 2017. He also voiced the character Cloud Strife in a wide range of Square Enix products, including Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and the Kingdom Hearts series. In 2017, Burton returned to General Hospital in the role of Jason Morgan, under the alias of "Patient 6." In 2019, he also briefly stepped into the role of Jason's twin Andrew Cain in various flashbacks that Hank "Shiloh" Archer (Coby Ryan McLaughlin) had.
- 11Dec. at 91 (1913-2004)Anna Lee, MBE (born Joan Boniface Winnifrith; 2 January 1913 – 14 May 2004) was a British-born American actress.
- 12Age: 52Maura West DeFreitas (born Maura Jo Snyder; April 27, 1972) is an American actress. She began her career in 1995, when she was cast Carly Tenney on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns; she remained with the soap until its series finale on September 17, 2010. West later went on to portray the role Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless from September 2010 to August 2011. In 2013, she was cast in the role of art dealer Ava Jerome on General Hospital. She has been nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards, winning three of them for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
- 13Age: 66Nancy Lee Grahn (born April 28, 1956) is an American actress known primarily for her work in daytime soap operas, portraying Julia Wainwright Capwell on Santa Barbara from 1985–93 and Alexis Davis on General Hospital since 1996.
- 14Age: 55Vanessa Marcil, an American actress, emerged from the heart of California in Indio. Born on October 15, 1968, she is best known for her remarkable performances in television soap operas. Her journey to fame initiated with General Hospital, a daytime TV series where she played Brenda Barrett, a role that garnered her considerable acclaim and led to her receiving the Outstanding Lead Actress Award at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2003. Marcil's acting prowess extends beyond the realm of soap operas. She made a significant impact in prime time television as well with her role as Gina Kincaid on Beverly Hills, 90210, and later as Sam Marquez in the hit series Las Vegas. It was here that she further demonstrated her acting versatility, earning multiple award nominations throughout her tenure. Apart from her television career, Marcil also explored the world of film, starring in the critically acclaimed action movie The Rock alongside Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage. Despite her busy schedule, Marcil consistently finds time for charity work, demonstrating a devotion to her community. Furthermore, she takes immense pride in her Mexican and French ancestry, often highlighting the importance of maintaining a strong connection with one's roots. In sum, Vanessa Marcil's life is a blend of influential acting roles, dedicated humanitarian efforts, and rich cultural heritage.
- 15Age: 70
- 16Age: 47Rebecca Ann Herbst (born May 12, 1977) is an American actress, known for playing nurse Elizabeth Webber on the ABC Daytime drama General Hospital, a role she originated on August 1, 1997, and Suzee, an alien, on the Nickelodeon show, Space Cases.
- 17Age: 59Rick Hearst (born January 4, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for roles in American soap operas.
- 18Age: 53Laura Wright (née Sisk; September 11, 1970) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Ally Rescott on Loving and The City (1991–1997), Cassie Layne Winslow on Guiding Light (1997–2005) and Carly Corinthos on General Hospital (2005–present); the latter garnered her the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2011.
- 19Age: 36Chad Lewis Duell (born September 14, 1987) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Michael Corinthos on the American soap opera General Hospital. Duell's portrayal of Michael Corinthos garnered him nominations for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2011, 2012 and 2014. This was followed by his nomination and win for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2015.
- 20Age: 49Sarah Joy Brown, sometimes credited simply as Sarah Brown (born February 18, 1975), is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for originating the role of Carly Corinthos on the American daytime drama General Hospital from 1996 to 2001. For the role, she won three Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2008, she returned to General Hospital in a different role, Claudia Zacchara. She exited General Hospital once again in 2009 and began appearing on The Bold and the Beautiful in the newly created role of Aggie Jones.Brown appeared as Madison James on Days of Our Lives from October 2011 until the character's death in August 2012.
- 21Age: 53Tamara Braun (born April 18, 1971) is an American actress known for her work on daytime television. She portrayed the role of Carly Corinthos on General Hospital from 2001–2005 and Reese Williams on All My Children from 2008-2009. In 2009, Braun won the Daytime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Ava Vitali on Days of Our Lives. She departed the series in 2008, briefly returning in the role of Taylor Walker during 2011. In 2015, Braun resumed the role of Vitali as part of the series' 50th anniversary commemoration. In 2017, twelve years after exiting her role as Carly on General Hospital, Braun returned as Kim Nero, the single mother of Oscar, Carly’s daughter Josslyn’s boyfriend.
- 22Age: 65Sheryl Lynn Herring (born September 22, 1958 in Enid, Oklahoma) is an American soap opera actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Lucy Coe on the long-running soap opera General Hospital which she has played on and off since 1986.
- 23Age: 64Peter John Wagner II (born October 3, 1959) is an American actor and singer, best known for his roles on the soap operas General Hospital, Santa Barbara, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Melrose Place.
- 24Age: 46Kimberly Anne McCullough (born March 5, 1978) is an American actress, television director and dancer. She is best known for her role as Robin Scorpio on the soap opera General Hospital, a role which she originated at the age of 7, playing the character on and off from 1985 to 2001 with a stint in 2004. McCullough later returned to the show in 2005 as a doctor and departed in 2012. She has made sporadic guest appearances since July 2012. However, in August 2013, McCullough signed a contract to return to the series full-time. McCullough has also played the character in one episode of the GH spinoff Port Charles, and in a few episodes of All My Children. In summer 2007, again as Robin, she played one of the leads in the primetime GH spinoff, General Hospital: Night Shift. McCullough is also an ABC Director Fellow, shadowing other directors.
- 25Age: 47Jason Craig Thompson (born November 20, 1976) is a Canadian actor. He joined the cast of the American daytime drama General Hospital in December 2005 as neurosurgeon Dr. Patrick Drake. In 2007, Thompson became an original cast member of the General Hospital prime-time spin-off General Hospital: Night Shift while maintaining his day job on GH. On April 1, 2015, Thompson also portrayed original GH character Steve Hardy in a flashback for the show's 52nd anniversary.
- 26Age: 55Rena Sherel Sofer (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, known for her appearances in daytime television, episodic guest appearances, and made-for-television movies. In 1995, Sofer received a Daytime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Lois Cerullo in the soap opera General Hospital. Since 2013, she has played Quinn Fuller on the CBS soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful.
- 27Age: 60Born and raised in Cypress, California, John Stamos entered the world of showbiz at a young age, demonstrating a knack for mesmerizing audiences that soon catapulted him into the limelight. Stamos's journey to stardom began with the role of Blackie Parrish on the soap opera General Hospital. However, it was his portrayal of Jesse Katsopolis on ABC's sitcom Full House that truly established him as a household name. His character's heartthrob status and comedic timing endeared him to audiences, setting the stage for a successful career spanning decades. Moreover, Stamos's work extends beyond acting; he has showcased his musical talents as a touring drummer for the Beach Boys, further reinforcing his multifaceted artistic prowess. Away from the glittering lights of Hollywood, Stamos is known for his philanthropic commitments. He is a staunch supporter of Project Cuddle, a charitable organization focused on preventing child abandonment. His dedication to uplifting societal issues has earned him admiration beyond his professional achievements, making him an inspiring figure both on and off screen.
- 28Age: 40Julie Marie Berman (born November 3, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lulu Spencer on the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital, for which she received three Daytime Emmy Awards, and for her role on the Golden Globe nominated Hulu comedy series, Casual as Leia, Valerie's receptionist.
- 29Age: 40Kirsten Renee Storms (born April 8, 1984) is an American actress and voice actress. She is best known for her roles as Zenon Kar in the Zenon trilogy, Emily in Johnny Tsunami, and Bonnie Rockwaller in Kim Possible. Storms played Isabella "Belle" Black on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1999 to 2004. In 2005, Storms was cast as the character Maxie Jones on the ABC soap opera General Hospital and its spin-off General Hospital: Night Shift. She departed the series in September 2011 upon being diagnosed with endometriosis and was replaced in the role by Jen Lilley. After nearly a year off-screen, Storms returned as Maxie on September 5, 2012. Storms took maternity leave on January 2, 2014 and returned on April 8, 2014.
- 30Age: 68Robin Mattson (born June 1, 1956) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles on the daytime soap operas General Hospital, Santa Barbara, and All My Children.
