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.ġ977–1984, 1993–2002, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015–present Past cast member Anthony Geary, who portrayed Luke Spencer, was the sixth longest-running cast member, having joined General Hospital in November 1978. 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. Actress Jacklyn Zeman - who portrays Bobbie Spencer - is the fourth longest-running cast member, joining the serial in December 1977. 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. Ames made a special appearance on October 30, 2015. 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 20, the latter for the series' fiftieth anniversary.

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.

Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, the serial premiered on April 1, 1963.

General Hospital is an American television soap opera, airing on ABC.

General hospital soap opera