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General Hospital is an American daytime soap opera that has been on the air since 1963. It is a medical drama that revolves around the lives of doctors, nurses, patients, and their families. The show is set in the fictional town of Port Charles, New York and has a diverse cast of characters.

Some of the main characters include Lynn Herring as Lucy Coe, who is a former model and is now a businesswoman in Port Charles. Jacob Young plays Rick Webber, a doctor at General Hospital who has a complicated love life. Mathew St. Patrick stars as Marcus Taggert, a police detective who often finds himself caught up in the medical drama. Chase Masterson portrays Ivy Lief, a successful businesswoman who becomes romantically involved with Kevin Collins, played by Stuart Damon.

Bryan Craig plays the role of Morgan Corinthos, the son of powerful mob boss Sonny Corinthos, portrayed by Maurice Benard. Gavin Houston stars as Remy Boudreau, a doctor who works at General Hospital and becomes involved with Olivia Falconeri, played by Kelly Monaco. Ryan Paevey plays the role of Nathan West, a police detective who has a complicated relationship with Maxie Jones, portrayed by Kirsten Storms.

Eva Longoria plays the character of Isabella Brana, a young woman who comes to Port Charles and finds herself involved in a love triangle with Sonny Corinthos and Jax Jacks, portrayed by Ingo Rademacher. Lindsey Morgan portrays the role of Kristina Davis, the daughter of Alexis Davis, played by Nancy Lee Grahn, and the sister of Sam McCall, played by Kelly Monaco. Nathin Butler plays the character of Ewen Keenan, a psychiatrist who is hired by the hospital to work with the patients.

Billy Miller stars as Drew Cain, a former Navy SEAL who is involved in a storyline about memory loss. Susan Seaforth Hayes portrays the character of Joanne, a patient at the hospital who has a dark secret. Rosalind Cash plays the role of Mary Mae Ward, an old friend of Dr. Tony Jones, played by Brad Maule. Rebecca Herbst stars as Elizabeth Webber, a nurse who has been involved in numerous love triangles. Emma Caulfield plays the character of Lorraine Miller, a friend of Lucy Coe who finds herself caught up in the drama.

Amber Tamblyn plays the role of Emily Quartermaine, the daughter of Edward Quartermaine, portrayed by John Ingle, and the sister of A.J. Quartermaine, played by Sean Kanan. Vanessa Marcil stars as Brenda Barrett, a former model who comes to Port Charles and becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with Sonny Corinthos and Jax Jacks. Laura Harring plays the character of Carly Corinthos, the wife of Sonny Corinthos and the mother of their children.

Kirsten Storms stars as Maxie Jones, a young woman who has been involved in numerous love triangles and has a complicated relationship with Nathan West. Finola Hughes portrays the role of Anna Devane, a former spy who becomes involved in numerous storylines throughout the show. Alicia Leigh Willis plays the character of Courtney Matthews, the sister of Jason Morgan, played by Steve Burton, and the wife of A.J. Quartermaine.

David Lewis plays the role of Edward Quartermaine's attorney, who becomes involved in a complicated storyline about the Quartermaine family fortune. Lindze Letherman stars as Georgie Jones, the daughter of Frisco Jones, portrayed by Jack Wagner, and the sister of Maxie Jones. Genie Francis plays the character of Laura Spencer, the wife of Luke Spencer, portrayed by Anthony Geary, and the mother of their children. Jane Elliot plays the role of Tracy Quartermaine, the daughter of Edward Quartermaine and the sister of Alan Quartermaine, played by Stuart Damon.

Dominic Zamprogna stars as Dante Falconeri, the son of Sonny Corinthos and Olivia Falconeri. James Franco plays the role of Franco Baldwin, a controversial artist who becomes involved in numerous storylines. Natalia Livingston plays the character of Emily Quartermaine, the twin sister of Rebecca Shaw, portrayed by Natalia Livingston. Kimberly McCullough stars as Robin Scorpio, the daughter of Robert Scorpio, played by Tristan Rogers, and the wife of Patrick Drake, portrayed by Jason Thompson.

Tyler Christopher portrays the character of Nikolas Cassadine, the son of Laura Spencer and the nephew of Stefan Cassadine, played by Stephen Nichols. John Stamos plays the character of Blackie Parrish, a former rock star who becomes involved in a storyline about addiction. Anthony Geary stars as Luke Spencer, a iconic character who is involved in numerous storylines throughout the show.

Rick Hearst plays the role of Ric Lansing, the brother of Sonny Corinthos and the husband of Elizabeth Webber. Robert Newman portrays the character of Joshua Lewis, a businessman who becomes involved in a storyline about corporate corruption. John J. York plays the role of Mac Scorpio, the brother of Robert Scorpio and the police commissioner of Port Charles.

Joseph C. Phillips plays the character of Justus Ward, the nephew of Edward Quartermaine and the former attorney for the Corinthos family. Laura Wright stars as Carly Corinthos, the second actress to portray the character, and the current wife of Sonny Corinthos. Sarah Brown plays the character of Carly Corinthos, the first actress to portray the character, and the mother of Sonny Corinthos' children. Scott Clifton portrays the character of Dillon Quartermaine, the son of Tracy Quartermaine and the nephew of Edward Quartermaine.

Nancy Lee Grahn stars as Alexis Davis, the mother of Kristina Davis and the sister of Mikkos Cassadine, played by John Colicos. Kelly Monaco plays the role of Sam McCall, the daughter of Alexis Davis and the sister of Kristina Davis. Thaao Penghlis portrays the character of Victor Cassadine, the brother of Mikkos Cassadine and the father of Nikolas Cassadine. Bradford Anderson plays the role of Damian Spinelli, a computer hacker who becomes involved in numerous storylines.

Brandon Barash stars as Johnny Zacchara, the son of Anthony Zacchara, played by Bruce Weitz, and the brother of Claudia Zacchara, played by Sarah Joy Brown. Chad Brannon plays the character of Zander Smith, a former drug addict who becomes involved in a complicated love triangle. Chad Duell portrays the character of Michael Corinthos, the son of Sonny Corinthos and Carly Corinthos. Lynne Moody plays the role of Florence Campbell, the mother of Bobbie Spencer, played by Jackie Zeman, and the grandmother of Carly Corinthos.

Matthew Ashford plays the character of Tom Hardy, a doctor at General Hospital who is involved in a storyline about medical ethics. Jonathan Jackson portrays the character of Lucky Spencer, the son of Luke Spencer and the nephew of Robert Scorpio. Greg Vaughan stars as Lucky Spencer, the second actor to portray the character. Julie Marie Berman plays the role of Lulu Spencer, the daughter of Luke Spencer and Laura Spencer. Ted King portrays the character of Lorenzo Alcazar, a powerful mob boss who becomes involved in a complicated love triangle.

Sean Kanan stars as A.J. Quartermaine, the son of Edward Quartermaine and the brother of Jason Morgan. Gerald Anthony plays the role of Marco Dane, a former criminal who becomes involved in numerous storylines. Peter Hansen portrays the character of Lee Baldwin, the father of Scott Baldwin, played by Kin Shriner. Ingo Rademacher plays the role of Jax Jacks, a successful businessman who becomes romantically involved with Brenda Barrett.

Jason Thompson stars as Patrick Drake, a doctor at General Hospital who has a complicated love life. Kelly Sullivan plays the character of Connie Falconeri, the alter ego of Kate Howard, played by Megan Ward. Lexi Ainsworth portrays the role of Kristina Corinthos-Davis, the daughter of Sonny Corinthos and Alexis Davis. Maurice Benard stars as Sonny Corinthos, the powerful mob boss of Port Charles. Ryan Carnes plays the role of Lucas Jones, the son of Bobbie Spencer and Tony Jones. Nathan Parsons portrays the character of Ethan Lovett, the son of Luke Spencer and Holly Scorpio, played by Emma Samms.

Tuc Watkins stars as David Vickers, a con artist who becomes involved in a storyline about identity theft. Sean Blakemore plays the character of Shawn Butler, a former Marine who becomes involved in a complicated love triangle. Steve Burton portrays the character of Jason Morgan, a hitman who becomes involved in numerous storylines. Kristen Alderson plays the role of Kiki Jerome, the daughter of Ava Jerome, played by Maura West.

Norma Connolly stars as Ruby Anderson, a longtime nurse at General Hospital. Stephanie Williams portrays the character of Tiffany Hill, the wife of Sean Donely, played by John Reilly. Julian Stone plays the character of Jerry Jacks, a notorious criminal who becomes involved in numerous storylines. Brianna Brown portrays the role of Lisa Niles, a doctor at General Hospital who becomes obsessed with Patrick Drake. Constance Towers plays the character of Helena Cassadine, the matriarch of the Cassadine family. Norma Maldonado portrays the character of Maria Sanchez, the Hispanic grandmother of Juan Santiago, played by Michael Saucedo. Ivy Natalia plays the character of Lena Spencer, the mother of Luke Spencer, portrayed by Tony Geary.

Maura West stars as Ava Jerome, the sister of Julian Jerome, played by William deVry. Brytni Sarpy plays the character of Valerie Spencer, the niece of Luke Spencer and Laura Spencer. Jerry Ayres portrays the character of Gregory Howard, the father of Kate Howard, played by Megan Ward.

Overall, General Hospital is a soap opera with a diverse cast of characters and a complicated web of storylines. Since its debut in 1963, the show has become an American institution, with fans tuning in every day to get their dose of medical drama and romance.

General Hospital is a series that is currently running and has 61 seasons (5395 episodes). The series first aired on April 1, 1963.