General Hospital is an American television soap opera, airing on ABC.
John Beradino, whose career began as 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.
[2][3] Leslie Charleson, who portrayed Monica Quartermaine from August 17, 1977, to December 21, 2023, was previously the longest-tenured cast members,[4][5] until her death in 2025.
[9][10] Actress Jacklyn Zeman — who portrayed Bobbie Spencer — joined the serial in December 1977, 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.