List of General Hospital characters (2000s)
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This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 2000 to 2009.
Sage Alcazar
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Duration | 2003–04 | ||||||||||
First appearance | November 5, 2003 | ||||||||||
Last appearance | August 26, 2004 | ||||||||||
Classification | Charles Pratt, Jr. | ||||||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||||||
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Sage Alcazar is a fictional character on the
Sage Alcazar arrives in Port Charles with one thing on her mind: revenge. A gun-toting Sage stalks
Sage continues to pursue Dillon, and convinces her uncle Lorenzo to make Dillon her bodyguard. Soon after, Dillon is forced to take Sage out of the country to keep her safe. While away, Sage gets Dillon drunk and he passes out. When Georgie calls, Sage pretends she had bedded Dillon, but Dillon is able to convince Georgie it isn't true.
Dillon's mother Tracy returns to town, and tries to keep Dillon and Georgie from seeing each other. She promises Georgie she will make Dillon stop working for Alcazar if Georgie stops seeing him. Georgie agrees and breaks up with him for his safety. Heartbroken, Dillon falls into bed with Sage. A gleeful Tracy sets up Georgie to discover Dillon with Sage. Dillon tries to explain, but Georgie refuses to listen. Sage tells Dillon she had been a virgin and that their night together meant something to her. She is crushed when he says he wished it had never happened. She continues to pursue a relationship with Dillon, but he continually rebuffs her attempts to get close to him again.
Tracy's granddaughter
Sage doesn't get along with Brook Lynn very well and continually defends her uncle and his new relationship with Lois. But when a contest is announced to find the next big girl band, Sage groups with Brook, Georgie, and Dillon (dressed in drag) to try out for the competition. Sage is crushed to hear the group was only supposed to launch a future solo career for Brook.
When Brook holds a
Afraid Lorenzo would come after Georgie for locking Sage in the freezer, Dillon tries to fall on his sword for her. But, Lorenzo tells Dillon he was grateful for him being Sage's friend and for getting to know her. He gives Dillon a letter Sage had written for him but never sent. Dillon reads the letter to their friends, who realize they should have given Sage more of a chance.
Cooper Barrett
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Portrayed by | Robert Guza, Jr. | ||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||
Spin-off appearances | General Hospital: Night Shift | ||||||
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Cooper "Coop" Barrett is a fictional character on the
Cooper arrives in Port Charles in February 2007 as "Three," one of the seven assailants that take the Metro Court Hotel hostage.
Alison Barrington
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Portrayed by | Erin Hershey Presley | ||||||||||
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First appearance | March 14, 2000 | ||||||||||
Last appearance | February 28, 2013 | ||||||||||
Classification | Former; recurring | ||||||||||
Created by | Karen Harris | ||||||||||
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Spin-off appearances | Port Charles | ||||||||||
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Alison Barrington is a fictional character on the
Casting
In March 2000, Port Charles hired actress
In January 2013, it was announced that Presley was reprise the role on General Hospital.
Storylines
In January 2013, Alison returns to Port Charles, with her son
Reception
The pairing between Alison and
Alison's return in 2013 was well received by critics and fans. Although several critics were disappointed that her return was short lived, and that Alison was murdered at the end of her second episode back.[24]
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Kiefer Bauer
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Portrayed by | Warren Bauer |
Mother | Melinda Bauer |
Siblings | Kendra Bauer |
Kiefer Bauer is a fictional character on the
Since his debut, Kiefer proves to be abusive to Kristina. In June 2009, Kiefer gets into a fight with Kristina's 17-year-old brother Michael Corinthos, who had recently got out of a coma. Kiefer constantly harasses Michael, leading to the point where the two fight at the Port Charles Country Club. In July 2009, he flirts with another senior while dating Kristina. That same night, Kiefer helps Kristina cover her tracks when she runs her stepmother Claudia Zacchara off the road, who later suffers a miscarriage.
Kiefer voices his disapproval of Kristina's father Sonny Corinthos, and comforts Kristina on various occasions when she is upset with him. Kiefer becomes jealous of Kristina's friendship with Ethan Lovett, which turns into a crush. After Kristina ditches Kiefer for Ethan, Kiefer beats Kristina up. To protect him from Sonny's wrath, Kristina tells everyone that Ethan was the one who abused her. Sonny's lieutenant and best friend, Jason Morgan, realizes that Kristina might be lying and convinces Detectives Dante Falconeri and Lucky Spencer to investigate further.
Kiefer worries the truth will come out and asks Kristina to reinstate charges against Ethan, but she refuses. Out of rage, Kiefer beats her up again, but runs into her mother
Kiefer appears one last time on June 2. Kristina has a dream of Kiefer being next to her bed, telling her to get up so they can go to the beach together. Kristina refuses, and Kiefer quickly becomes violent and slaps her right before Kristina wakes up.
Jesse Beaudry
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Portrayed by | Matt Marraccini | ||||
Duration | 2005–06 | ||||
First appearance | June 21, 2005 | ||||
Last appearance | March 31, 2006 | ||||
Classification | Former; regular | ||||
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Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||
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Jesse Beaudry is a fictional character on the
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Connor Bishop
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Portrayed by | Mary Bishop (1998–2004) |
Connor Bishop, portrayed by
Kristina Cassadine
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Portrayed by | Jaime Ray Newman | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Duration | 2001–2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
First appearance | August 24, 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Last appearance | January 6, 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Created by | Megan McTavish | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kristina Cassadine (previously Carter) is a fictional character on the
Kristina later changes her name from Carter to Cassadine and decides to stay in Port Charles and live with Alexis. She works as Ned's assistant at L&B Records and they get engaged. Alexis later becomes pregnant with
Kristina dies in August 2002, and Alexis names her daughter Kristina Davis in memory of her sister. After baby Kristina is born, adult Kristina appears in a dream to Alexis. Days later, Luis Alcazar is pushed from his balcony and the killer is eventually revealed to be Alexis. Alexis fakes dissociative identity disorder, saying her other personality was Kristina, and is able to avoid murder charges.
Gia Campbell
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Duration | 2000–2003 | ||||||||
First appearance | July 26, 2000 | ||||||||
Last appearance | October 22, 2003 | ||||||||
Classification | Robert Guza, Jr. | ||||||||
Introduced by | Wendy Riche | ||||||||
Spin-off appearances | Port Charles | ||||||||
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Gia Campbell is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. She was portrayed by Marisa Ramirez from 2000 until 2002,[28] and by Andrea Pearson from 2002 until the character was dropped in 2003.
Storylines
Arrival
Gia arrived in Port Charles and tried to blackmail
After surviving this ordeal, Nikolas and Gia planned to move on with their lives and got engaged to marry. However, when Gia caused an accident involving
After ending her engagement with Nikolas, Gia's hoped for a deeper relationship with Zander. When Emily returned to Port Charles, Zander became interested in her. Emily pushed Zander away and moved on to Nikolas. Gia found out that the real reason Emily pushed Zander away was because she had breast cancer, and didn't want him to watch her suffer and die. Gia confronted Emily, and she begged Gia to be with Zander since she couldn't and she wanted him to be happy. Gia's feelings for Zander were only growing, so she agreed to Emily's wish. But when Emily told her later on that she felt jealous of Gia's relationship with Zander, Gia got angry and was even more devastated when Emily finally told Zander the truth. When both Zander and Gia discovered that Emily had developed real feelings for Nikolas, they slept together. Afterwards, Gia told him that it was a mistake since he was still in love with Emily, and she finally let him go. She even helped him get dressed for his hospital wedding ceremony with Emily. When Zander and Emily appeared to be getting a divorce only weeks later, she urged Zander to keep fighting for his marriage. Gia faded into the background, and was last seen heading off to law school in 2003.
Nadine Crowell
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Uncles | Vince Crowell |
Aunts | Raylene Crowell |
Nadine Crowell is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. She was portrayed by Claire Coffee from October 5, 2007, to March 3, 2009.
Nadine shows up at General Hospital in 2007 requesting to see her comatose sister
Nadine and Spinelli go to
After learning that someone in Port Charles has been messing with the supply of counterfeit prescription drugs, Nadine, Nikolas,
Nikolas seems to be falling in love with Nadine. In September 2008, when the Emily Quartermaine clinic is burned down, injuring Nadine and Matt Hunter, he sits vigil by her side until she wakes up. He insists that she come to Wyndemere Castle to recuperate. It is there that Nikolas tells Nadine that he is starting to fall in love with her. The night of Kate Howard's shooting, Nikolas takes Nadine back to Wyndermere and they sleep together for the first time.
Nikolas and Nadine continue to spend more time together, and seem to be heading towards a relationship. When Nikolas is caught by the police while chasing after his mother Laura Spencer with his brother Lucky Spencer and sister Lulu Spencer, he was told he would be deported. Nadine offers to marry him and starts to make arrangements, until Nik reveals his lawyers have fixed the problem.
Nadine receives news that her Aunt Rayleen is very ill and only has a short time to live. Nadine and Nik visit Rayleen, and her last wish is for Nadine and Nik to get married. The couple pretend to be married so that Rayleen can die in peace. However, after Rayleen's death, Nadine receives an envelope containing the possessions Rayleen left her. It turns out she is now the new liaison with the government, who are doing business with weapon dealers. They need a crucial piece of information in order to finish their job. Nadine refuses to give up the information, but eventually, Nik offers to take over her share and let his lawyers handle everything.
They are both invited to the fundraiser for pediatric brain injuries in honor Michael Corinthos. Unfortunately, a man is brought into the hospital with spheres of airborne biotoxin in his body. One bursts during surgery, causing the entire OR team to collapse, and the toxin to spread through the ventilating system into the board room of the hospital, where the fundraiser was being held. Eventually, Nadine is released from the board room and seems to be okay. However, later that night her heart is broken when she hears Nikolas tell Monica Quartermaine that he would never love anyone the way he loved Emily.
Also later that night,
Ronnie Dimestico
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Portrayed by | Ronnie Marmo | ||||||
Duration | 2009–12 | ||||||
First appearance | July 9, 2009 | ||||||
Last appearance | May 7, 2012 | ||||||
Classification | Robert Guza, Jr. | ||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||
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Ronnie Dimestico is a fictional character from the long running daytime soap opera, General Hospital. The character was portrayed by actor, Ronnie Marmo from July 9, 2009 to May 7, 2012.
Undercover cop Ronnie Dimestico arrives in Port Charles in July 2009 working for the Zacchara organization along with undercover cop Dante Falconeri. Ronnie grew up in Bensonhurst, where he knew Dante and Olivia Falconeri and became Dante's lieutenant. Dante and Ronnie work together to find evidence Sonny Corinthos killed his wife Claudia Zacchara by testing ashes from the fireplace at his house.
In December 2009, Ronnie is revealed to have had a past with Franco. Before he was accepted into the police academy, he allowed Franco to take the fall for a crime he committed. In February 2010, Dante and Ronnie decide to work for the Port Charles Police Department. Ronnie finds Johnny Zacchara shot in September 2010 and hides Johnny's gun to set Sonny up for attempted murder. In November 2011 Ronnie and Dante along with Dante's new partner Delores Padilla try to find who is beating up the strippers at Johnny's club. After an initial suspect in the case is found to have been murdered, Lulu suspects Padilla's husband, Eddie Cabrera, could be the assailant, providing an explanation as to why Padilla seems to be involved in the removal of evidence in the case. However, upon meeting Eddie, Lulu concocts a new theory. Perhaps Ronnie is the one attacking the strippers, and is attempting to pin the crimes on Eddie to avoid suspicion. Ronnie catches on and kidnaps Lulu to prevent her from saying anything. It is revealed he is in fact the person beating up the strippers. He frames Dante for the crime. He takes Lulu to a motel and holds her hostage there. In the hallway of the motel, he runs into Sam Morgan. When Sam gets suspicious of what's going on in the room, Ronnie kidnaps her too because she has become a liability just like Lulu. Dante and John finds them at the haunted and during a struggle. John shoots and kills Ronnie.
Andrea Floyd
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Portrayed by | Garrett Floyd |
Andrea Floyd is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital. She was portrayed by Martha Byrne from June through September 2009.
Andrea Floyd debuted on June 17, 2009, in
Alexis Davis as the prosecuting DA soon gets into many heated arguments with Andrea. In order to throw suspicion off of the Floyds, Andrea plants incriminating emails on Alexis' computer, making it seem like the DA was stalking Mayor Floyd because she could not get over a one-night stand that they had had. Andrea succeeds in making Alexis look like a vengeful, scorned woman, and Alexis goes over to the Floyds' mansion one night in a futile attempt to talk privately with Garrett. Instead, she is met by Andrea, they get into another heated argument, and Alexis drives off in a highly emotional state in the same direction where Claudia Zacchara's car accident occurs.
When Garrett is proven innocent, Robin starts to suspect Andrea of being the one who caused Brianna's death, identifying both a possible weapon as well as a plausible scenario where Andrea walks into the hotel suite where Brianna was having a tryst with Garrett. Andrea eventually realizes that Robin suspects her of the murder, and attempts to cover up her tracks by eliminating the one person who remembers seeing her in the hotel at the time of Brianna's accident: Edward Quartermaine.
On September 8, she succeeds in drugging Edward's martini with digitalis, causing him to have a heart attack while he is driving. Edward's car careens uncontrollably through the hospital carnival, coming to rest against a ride after plowing through several people. Andrea was just in the midst of another argument with Alexis when Edward's car hits her, and she dies from her injuries. At the morgue, Robin goes through Andrea's personal effects and finds the empty bottle of digitalis, enabling her to finally put all the pieces together and present her uncle Mac Scorpio, the police commissioner, with all the proof required not just to clear Edward of all charges, but also to prove that Andrea was the one who killed Brianna.
Garrett Floyd
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Portrayed by | Andrea Floyd |
Garrett Prescott "Pres" Floyd is a fictional character on ABC's daytime drama General Hospital. He was portrayed by actor John Bolger from 2006 until 2012.
Storylines
Garrett Floyd debuted in 2006 as Mayor of
Max Giambetti
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Portrayed by | Milo Giambetti Unnamed Sister |
Maximus "Max" Giambetti Jr. is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera
Background
Max is the son of mobster
Storylines
In 2006, when Jason takes over Sonny's business because Sonny refuses to stop dating his sister,
Milo Giambetti
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Portrayed by | Robert Guza, Jr. | ||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||
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Milo Giambetti is a fictional character on the popular
Milo is a body guard for Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan in their criminal organization. In 2006, Milo makes many strides to attain the affection of Lulu Spencer, competing against her other suitors Dillon Quartermaine and Damian Spinelli. In 2012, he reluctantly dances at the bachelorette party for Kate Howard, and is briefly seduced by her alter, Connie. In 2013, he briefly dates Sabrina Santiago. In May, Milo helps Lulu, who is dealing with memory loss and reveals his longtime feelings for her, leading Lulu to kiss him and trust him in his condo.
In July, Milo is offered a job as a fitness instructor for Lucy Coe's spa. He would accept and would tell Sonny that he quit.
Recently Milo confessed to Sonny about having an attraction to someone that his father might object to. Sonny encouraged him to follow his heart. He then spoke to
In September 2020 Epiphany reveals that she and Milo have split up, confiding in Elizabeth Baldwin that they hadn't seen each other in months.
Milo was present at Epiphany's memorial service. Upon meeting
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Logan Hayes
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Portrayed by | Meg Bentley (adoptive)Lee Baldwin |
Logan Houston Hayes[34] is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera, General Hospital. He was portrayed by Josh Duhon from March 7, 2007 to September 2, 2008.
Through some investigation, Lulu Spencer discovered Scott had fathered a son in Texas around the same time Logan was born. Logan later admitted he had known Scott was his father since he was 10 or 12 because he discovered some letters Scott had written to his mother. He also said Scott had ruined his family with a bad business deal years before. Because of this, when Logan met Scott he took an automatic dislike to him and they fought constantly whenever they saw each other. Scott denied for a while he was Logan's father until September when they agreed to take a DNA test. On October 3, 2007 it was revealed Scott was, indeed, Logan's father. Since then, Logan and Scott have started to develop a slightly better relationship.
In the very beginning of 2008, Scott and Logan's relationship seemed to be on good terms when Logan asked Scott for help in getting a job. However, all too soon, the relationship became tense again when the file containing the DNA results for Georgie Jones' murder was stolen right off the police commissioner's desk. Logan had been there that day, so Scott asked him if he took the file to use as blackmail to keep Johnny Zacchara away from Lulu, since he was one of the people suspected for her murder. Logan denied taking it and was angry Scott would accuse him of doing such a thing. He stormed off telling Scott not to bother him again and was glad he had stayed out of his life as a child. He has been lately pursuing Alexis Davis to hand over her job as District Attorney to him.
When Logan was killed July 8, 2008 in self-defense by Lulu Spencer, after Lulu saw Logan beat up Maxie. Scott was devastated and is now out for blood. Scott was the prosecutor in Johnny Zacchara's trial despite being the murder victim's father. He used several dirty tricks to get Johnny the death penalty including fraud by forging papers stating his son was working undercover for the police and calling an unstable Lulu to the stand. When Johnny was acquitted of his son's murder, Scott went ballistic at the jury and has taken his failure hard ever since and has harassed Johnny several times.
Matt Hunter
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Matthew "Matt" Randall Hunter M.D.[36] is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. The role was portrayed by Jason Cook from June 26, 2008 to June 11, 2012.
Casting
It was first announced in May, 2008, that Jason Cook, known for his seven-year portrayal of Shawn-Douglas Brady on Days of Our Lives, would appear on General Hospital in early June.[37] His premiere date was pushed back to June 26, 2008. There was originally some speculation that Cook would portray Steven Webber.[38] These rumors turned out to be false, as Cook played a new character, Matt Hunter. Cook was originally slated to appear just for a guest appearance,[39] but the role was expanded. There was also speculation that Cook would be paired with Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones), his former Days of Our Lives co-star, because of their popular relationship on the rival series. In 2012, it was announced that Cook would exit the series because of several upcoming projects.[40] Cook said of his decision to leave the series, "I was going to have to take several months off the show for all these other things I'm working on, so I am stepping away for the time being, [t]here is no talk about me coming back."[41]
Storylines
Matt arrived in
A year later, they began to experience trouble. Matt was working hard on getting a research of his published in an important magazine, and Maxie paid little attention to this, feeling it was more important to focus on her own career. This led to Matt building a friendship with Maxie's enemy, Elizabeth Webber. Maxie became extremely jealous and even got Elizabeth suspended from her job, after accusing her of stealing medication. During this, Matt was also a suspect in the murder of Lisa Niles, and frustrated with both that and Maxie's behavior, Matt broke up with her. He started to feel more drawn to Elizabeth and kissed her on a party thrown in his honor for getting his research published. Elizabeth however, felt nothing but friendship and was instead drawn to a co-worker named Ewen. Matt and Elizabeth decided not long after that, that it was better to remain friends. Tragedy struck when Robin was killed in a lab explosion after a gasleak, leaving Patrick a widower and a single father. Matt supported his brother as much as he could, helping arrange the funeral as well as taking care of Emma. This tragedy also brought him closer again to Maxie, who confessed to him that she most likely caused the gasleak, feeling responsible for Robin's death. Unable to cope with her guilt, Maxie then confessed to the murder of Lisa Niles instead, feeling it was justice to be locked for good. Matt has since been trying to talk her out of it, even teaming up with Spinelli to prove Maxie did not kill Lisa. After visiting Maxie in jail, Matt told her that he didn't like his life without her, and he declared his love for her. Just hours before that, however, Spinelli discovered that Matt might have murdered Lisa. Maxie is released when Spinelli tells the police that Matt murdered Lisa, and she is forced to testify against him. In order to avoid this, Matt and Maxie get married on May 29, 2012, and the both of them are released from all charges. Matt later has a talk with Patrick about the marriage, and Matt tells Patrick he's happy with Maxie, and that he loves her.
Shortly after his marriage to Maxie, Matt is able to recall his memories of murdering Lisa, and unable to live with the guilt, turns himself in. Under a plea bargain deal, Matt is sentenced to five years in Pentonville. At the Floating Rib, Matt says his goodbyes to Mac, Felicia, and an emotional Maxie, who he intends to annul his marriage to, before heading off to begin serving his sentence. In October, it is revealed that Maxie had asked him for a divorce, which he agreed to and Maxie confirms later that they're divorced.
Amelia Joffe
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Epiphany Johnson
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Portrayed by | Charles Pratt, Jr. | ||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||
Book appearances | The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli | ||||||
Spin-off appearances | General Hospital: Night Shift | ||||||
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Epiphany Johnson is a fictional character on the American soap opera General Hospital, originated by Sonya Eddy. Epiphany has been the head nurse at General Hospital since the character debuted in March 2006 on a recurring basis. She is the mother of Stan Johnson, who worked for Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan in their mob organization. Eddy was upgraded to contract status in August 2007 when she began appearing on the spin-off, General Hospital: Night Shift. She was downgraded to recurring status in 2011.[43]
Storylines
No-nonsense nurse Epiphany Johnson is a force to be reckoned with. A full-figured woman who speaks her mind and doesn't mince words, Epiphany is quite intimidating. She is a dedicated nurse who doesn't tolerate anyone giving less than 110%. She will call out doctors and nurses alike, when she feels that they are being less than professional. She has a strong moral compass that was never tested more than when her only son, Stan, decided to go to work for mob boss, Sonny Corinthos. Epiphany strongly disapproved of her son squandering his education on spying for the mob. Despite her objections to Stan's career choices, Epiphany loved her son fiercely and never stopped trying to convince him to make different choices. Sadly, Epiphany would see her greatest fear realized when, during a phone call with Stan, she heard him killed in a mob-ordered hit. The pain of losing her son in such a violent manner took its toll on Epiphany.
In February 2008, Epiphany suffered a serious heart attack and collapsed in the hospital locker room. She had just received her son's cremated ashes and was clutching them in her hands when they found her. Luckily, the doctors were able to save her life.
Epiphany was especially outraged with the hospital gossip and unprofessional-ism when her colleague doctor Patrick Drake had an extramarital affair with another doctor on staff, a doctor Lisa Niles. Patrick's wife Robin Scorpio, also a doctor at the hospital, and Lisa often feuded, even in front of patients. Epiphany frequently reprimanded the trio and reminded them to keep their personal business private.
However, Epiphany showed her softer side after Robin was presumed deceased. Patrick was overcome with grief and he turned to pills. Epiphany refused to let Patrick grieve alone and she provided him with a combination of tough love and friendship that helped him get his life back on track.
As a tribute to Robin and others with HIV, Epiphany participated in the resurrected Nurses Ball and developed a crush on another performer, Milo Giambetti. She believed her feelings were unrequited until Milo asked her out and they began dating.
Epiphany tried to give Patrick and Sabrina Santiago her support as they watched their son, Gabriel, die, knowing there wasn't any way to save the baby. She asked Father Reyes to baptize Gabriel.
In September 2015, Epiphany took a second job working for Sonny, helping him recover from a gunshot wound that had left him paralyzed from the waist down. She refused to let him give up, and she took him to the gym as part of his physical therapy. Sonny remained sullen until Epiphany introduced him to "wheelchair boxing." She had Sonny work out on the heavy bag, and he seemed pleased to work up a sweat.
As a new year dawned, Sonny decided to take his recovery to the next level, but Epiphany objected. Sonny locked his wheelchair in place and slowly stood up without any assistance. Shocked, Epiphany's eyes filled with tears of joy. Sonny told Epiphany about his dream of running to help someone in need and how the dream had made him feel strong and hopeful. That was when Sonny had realized it was time for him to get back on his feet.
Epiphany's happiness turned to anger when Sonny confided that he hadn't told anyone except Epiphany. She realized that he hoped to keep his enemies from finding out. Epiphany accused him of being heartless because his family deserved to know. She stormed out, but she eventually forgave Sonny for his deception.
In September 2016, Epiphany suffered a devastating loss when her dear friend Sabrina Santiago fell victim to a serial killer who was roaming the hospital. The killer was later revealed to be Paul Hornsby. He'd strangled Sabrina when she'd figured out he'd been killing patients and staff.
A few months later, General Hospital was forced to cut jobs to save money or risk the doors closing. The nursing staff was slated to take the biggest hit, so Epiphany rallied her nurses and staged a "sick-out." However, Dr.
After serving as head nurse at GH since 2006, Epiphany was briefly demoted in September 2020 by new Chairman of the Board
Fortunately in 2021 after Cyrus Renault was sent back to prison, Epiphany was reinstated as head nurse. In January 2022 Epiphany begins dating Marshall Ashford. While on a date with her he collapses and is taken to GH. Epiphany clashes with Dr. Rose when she weighs in about Marshall's care. Weeks later, Epiphany also had a run in with Dr. Nelson over protocols when she treated
In early February 2023 Marshall mentions to Trina Robinson that Epiphany passed her exams and was checking out medical schools on the West Coast. Marshall is uncertain about his future with Epiphany but hopes she returns to Port Charles.
In March 2023 Elizabeth reaches out to Epiphany for a recommendation letter to keep her job.
Epiphany is driving back to Port Charles and stops to help someone in a bad car crash. The smoke from the wreckage exacerbates Epiphany's heart condition and the medical personnel are unable to save her.
All of Epiphany friends and co-workers attend her memorial service, including the worman she saved from the wreckage. She reveals how Epiphany died.
Lydia Karenin
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Portrayed by | Jessica Ferrarone (2003) J. Robin Miller (2003) | ||||||
First appearance | June 9, 2003 | ||||||
Last appearance | December 11, 2003 | ||||||
Classification | Charles Pratt, Jr. | ||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||
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Lydia Karenin is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. The role was portrayed by Jessica Ferrarone from June 9, 2003 to July 8, 2003 and J. Robin Miller from July 11, 2003 to December 11, 2003. She was briefly married to Nikolas Cassadine.
Storylines
Lydia came to
Stefan was able to convince them to get married. Lydia found herself attracted to her future brother-in-law Lucky Spencer. Nikolas walked in on them while they were kissing. She covered it up by slapping Lucky. While planning the wedding, Lydia began to develop feelings for Nikolas, but Nikolas was still in love with Emily. To get his attention, she faked a suicide attempt. She took some pills with vodka. Nikolas and Lucky found her and took her to the hospital. Nik and Lydia were married that week. Lydia was really falling in love with her husband, but Nik still wanted to be with Emily. Emily and Lydia did not get along. They learned that in order for them to get the money, they would have to have a child.
Lucky was looking into his girlfriend's death and Lydia decided to help him. She recorded a conversation with Stefan and he was arrested and put on trial for murder. Emily married
Luke Spencer returned to Port Charles when Stefan got away with murder. Luke was originally accused of Summer's murder. He kidnapped Stefan and then gathered all the people that he angered and held a mock trial. Everyone in Port Charles was able to view it on their TV. At the end of the mock trial Stefan admitted to killing Summer. Luke was arrested for putting on the trial.
Lydia and Nikolas divorced. She sought comfort in Lucky. Stefan kidnapped her and tied her to a pole. He suggested that they have sex and conceive a child and pass it off as Nikolas's so they can get the money. While Stefan stepped away, Lucky came to rescue Lydia. Stefan caught him and knocked him unconscious. He tied Lucky up. Luke arrived and found Lucky tied up. Stefan took Lydia hostage. she managed to get away from him. Luke and Stefan had it out and ended up on the same cliff that Summer had fallen from. Stefan fell from the cliff and died.
After her divorce with Nikolas. Lydia began getting close to A. J. Quartermaine. A.J. was CEO of ELQ. He stole his family's money and took off with Lydia.
Molly Lansing-Davis
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Duration | 2005–present |
First appearance | November 10, 2005 |
Classification | Charles Pratt, Jr. |
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Book appearances | Wiley Cooper-Jones |
Molly Lansing-Davis was introduced in November 2005 as the daughter of the daughter of Ric Lansing and Alexis Davis. In 2009, Haley Pullos took over the role. In May 2023, it was announced Holiday Mia Kriegel was temporarily cast in the role,[44][45] following a car accident, which resulted in Pullos' arrest.[46] On July 19, 2023, Brooke Anne Smith debuted in the role, replacing Kriegel.[47] On September 27, 2023, Kristen Vaganos assumed the role, replacing Smith.[48]
Storylines
In November 2005, Molly was introduced in the Glencoe tunnel with the help of
By high school, she starts tutoring
Molly is thrilled to become an aunt when Sam and Jason have a son named
Ric comes back to town, and Molly starts building a relationship with him. However, their reunion was cut short when Ric was arrested for mob-related activities. Though Molly believed Ric was framed, Ric was killed while in police custody. Molly was heartbroken over losing her father. She believed Ric had been framed by Julian Jerome, Alexis' new boyfriend and a mobster, to make it look like Ric was Julian's boss. She became distant from both Alexis and Julian, as a result. Ric was revealed to be alive, as the police figured out that Ric had been framed and faked his death to catch the real culprit. Molly was reunited with her father, and tried to be more accepting of Julian and Alexis' relationship.
Molly got into an accident with Rafe when she found he was using drugs, and tried to stop him from driving high. While they were in the car, Rafe admitted to causing the accident that ran Patrick Drake's family off the road, killing Patrick's son, Gabriel. Rafe told Molly someone told him to cause the accident, but before she could find out who, they crashed. Molly survived, but Rafe dies after being taken off life support. Molly mourned Rafe's death, but passed on Rafe's last words so that the police could find out who hired him.
Trevor Lansing
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First appearance | 2003 |
Last appearance | February 13, 2009 |
Classification | Molly Lansing |
Trevor Richard Lansing is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. The role was originated by veteran actor Stephen Macht in August 2007 on a recurring basis. Macht departed from the role in February 2009.
Characterization
Macht describes his character as more than an attorney, but a "power manager". "He doesn't take anything too seriously, except power", Macht stated during an interview with Soap Opera Digest.[49] Trevor's dynamic with his love affair, Kate Howard (Megan Ward), displays quite an unusual dynamic. Macht revealed that though his character would love to get back together with her, he mistreats her because of her involvement with his "step-son", Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), and his pride is hurt; he has lost yet another woman to Sonny.[49] Trevor's hate for Sonny stems from Adela's decision to choose Sonny over him and their son, Ric (Rick Hearst). When Adela dies, it destroys Trevor's faith in love and drives a wedge between him and Ric.[49]
Backstory
The character of Trevor Lansing is first mentioned in 2003 by his son,
Storylines
On August 22, 2007, Trevor arrives in Port Charles. He is an attorney and the former lover of fashion mogul
Anthony's children, Johnny Zacchara and Claudia Zacchara, hate Trevor and blame him for their pain and anger towards their father. On March 22, 2008, Ric confronts his father about their strained past. Trevor ignores Ric's pain and instead convinces Ric to give him Ric's waterfront deeds. It is revealed on July 7 Trevor had an intimate relationship with Claudia when she was a teenager.
On February 9, 2009, Trevor and Sonny are injured in an explosion. On the roof of General Hospital, Sonny tries to shoot Trevor after Trevor threatens to drop the biotoxin, which would cause everyone in Port Charles to get sick. In a confrontation with Sam McCall, Trevor tosses the toxin and jumps off the roof, resulting in his death. Sam is able to catch the toxin ball.
Reese Marshall
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Storylines
Reese Marshall was an FBI Agent who specialized in finding missing children. She came to
Reese got the help of attorney
Reese decided to confess the truth to Sonny about her identity, but Carly also found out the truth. Reese revealed that she and Carly had gotten into a fight in high school when Reese found out her father had slept with Carly. Reese believed Carly had seduced her father, but Carly argued she was a teenager and Reese's father had taken advantage. Reese was too hurt to see Carly's side, as their fight had led to the accident that nearly killed her, and eventually led to her father's death. Carly and Reese got into many arguments over it. Eventually, Reese apologized to Carly, realizing her father was the one who had been wrong, The two made peace, and Sonny and Reese went on with their relationship. Sonny, though, found out about Reese sleeping with Ric, and was furious. He walked out on her, upset over all her lies. Reese was on the Port Charles train when it crashed in the Glencoe tunnel. She was injured, and tragically died before paramedics could help her.
Danny McCall
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General Hospital character | |
Portrayed by | Henri Lubatti (2004) Danny Morgan (adoptive) (adoptive)Emily Cain |
Daniel "Danny" McCall is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera, General Hospital. He was portrayed by Henri Lubatti in 2004 and David Greenman from 2005 to 2006.
Danny is the brother of
To help Sam, Jason had Danny sent to a specialized school in Hawaii, where he could get the help he needs and the education Sam wanted him to get. Danny initially believed Sam had sent him away, and resented his sister. When Jason and Sam later came to Hawaii, Sam explained herself, and she and Danny made amends. Danny later came back to Port Charles to support Sam when she fell ill due to an encephalitis outbreak. Danny ended up falling ill, and was hospitalized with Sam. An antidote was made, but there was only enough for one patient. The choice was between Danny and
Diane Miller
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Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||
Book appearances | The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli | ||||
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Diane Miller is a fictional character on General Hospital. She has been portrayed by Carolyn Hennesy since the character's debut on December 13, 2006.[52]
Casting
In September 2012, after the character had been off-screen for several months, Hennesy announced she would be reprising the role.[56]
Storylines
Diane Miller is a top-notch attorney hired to represent mobster Sonny Corinthos for the murder of Lorenzo Alcazar.[52] She proves her skills, as Sonny is found innocent. Diane next defends Sonny's enforcer, Jason Morgan for Alcazar's murder after the Metro Court Hotel hostage crisis occurred by Jerry Jacks where she and district attorney and hostage negotiator Ric Lansing where worried sick and concerned for Sonny and the others' safety along with Michael, Morgan, and Kristina who were scared of Jerry. She succeeds in getting him acquitted, as well. Kate Howard, editor-in-chief of Crimson, has a mishap with a police cruiser, and Diane works a plea bargain with the prosecutor, getting Kate community service at the hospital. Diane's love of fashion and shoes lead her to become friends with Kate. Her occasional legal work for Kate is rewarded with sneak peeks at the latest fashion trends and free apparel. Diane became friends with fellow attorney Alexis Davis while they were representing Elizabeth and Lucky Spencer in their divorce. Though the two were often on opposite sides of trials, they kept their friendship intact.
Diane grew close to Sonny and Jason's extended families when she represented them and their family members in various trials. When Sonny's son,
Diane was not happy when Sonny got involved with prosecutor
Following
Leyla Mir
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Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||
Spin-off appearances | General Hospital: Night Shift | ||||||
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Leyla Mir is a fictional character that premiered on the
Leyla begins her job as a student nurse at General Hospital and hopes one day to become a doctor. When Dr.
Coleman Ratcliffe
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Portrayed by | Blake Gibbons | ||||||
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First appearance | September 10, 2002 | ||||||
Last appearance | August 25, 2014 | ||||||
Classification | Former, recurring | ||||||
Created by | Megan McTavish | ||||||
Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||
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Mitchell "Coleman" Ratcliffe is a
Casting
In 2002, Gibbons was originally hired for a six-week stint on General Hospital.[57] Since then, Gibbons has appeared sporadically on a recurring status. As he explained to Soap Opera Digest in 2005, "Coleman just kind of slides in and out, like a harmonica in music. He weaves in and out when you least expect it."[57]
Storylines
When Coleman arrives in 2002, he is the owner of a bar called The Oasis. One night a drunken
After a drunken
Next, Coleman is instrumental in helping
Coleman has been shown to be good friends with Patrick Drake and often gives Patrick advice on how to handle his love life with Robin Scorpio. In 2008, Coleman serves as Patrick's best man at his October wedding to Robin. In late 2009, Coleman becomes involved with fashion icon Kate Howard and the two begin dating. In 2010, Coleman serves as a juror at Sonny Corinthos' trial for the murder of Claudia Zacchara, but is later dismissed due to his disruptive behavior.
Luke Spencer pays Coleman to change the name of Jake's to The Floating Rib. In 2013, Coleman sells The Floating Rib to Mac Scorpio.
Faith Rosco
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Faith Rosco (maiden name Flynn) is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Cynthia Preston originated the role in December 2002 and portrayed the mafia princess until the character's death in 2005.
Faith Rosco arrived in Port Charles in late 2002 to take down rival mobster,
Rosco found a new partner in Sonny's new lawyer Ric Lansing. When Ric attempted to end his partnership with Faith, she did not want to let him go. Encouraged by their one night stand, Faith continued to pursue Ric, though he too rejected her advances at every turn. After realizing Ric had fallen in love and eloped with Elizabeth Webber, Faith tried to run her off. When she found out Elizabeth was pregnant, she tricked Elizabeth into a supposed meeting with Sonny. As Liz's back was turned, she pushed her down the stairs. Elizabeth had a miscarriage. Ric blamed Sonny.
Rosco continually tried to convince Ric he would not be happy with Elizabeth. She went as far as breaking into Ric and Liz's home to poison Liz. Elizabeth survived. Ric found out about what Faith did. He set her up to confess while the PCPD listened in. To avoid going to prison, Faith made a deal with the FBI to bring down Lorenzo Alcazar. Part of the deal was to pose as Sonny's mistress.
She turned on Sonny, and teamed up with Alcazar. The two planned to bring Sonny's ex-wife, Lily Rivera Corinthos, "back from the dead" to haunt him. The plan fell through. Faith began working on her own plan and at the next meeting of the five families, Faith had them all killed. She gloated about her accomplishment to Sonny until Sonny informed her Jason survived the shooting. Faith panicked and offered to work with him against Alcazar. Sonny refused and pulled out his gun – but he could not seem to pull the trigger.
Faith, next became involved with
Rosco went to Sonny to beg for her life. Through eavesdropping, she found he was the real father of Sam McCall's baby and planned to use it to her advantage. Sonny eventually came clean to his wife, Carly. Faith lost her leverage.
Rosco went to Alcazar to help her leave town. Alcazar secretly planned to blow up the yacht she was on and frame Jason and Sonny for her murder. Alcazar's plan failed when the PCPD found Faith alive in the harbor. She was arrested once again, and begged Justus to help her. Justus agreed, feeling the need to make up for their past. When a prison inmate stabbed Faith, she was rushed to General Hospital, and from there escaped. Justus hid her in the basement of the Quartermaine mansion. There, she confessed her love for Justus and they made love. Soon Faith met her end in March 2005 where she was shot and killed by an
Rebecca Shaw
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General Hospital character | |
Portrayed by | Paige Bowen |
Adoptive father | William Shaw (illegal) |
Adoptive mother | Nancy Shaw (illegal) |
Siblings | Emily Quartermaine |
Aunts | Corrie Bowen |
Rebecca Amber Shaw[58] is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. She was portrayed by Natalia Livingston, from January 15, 2009 to December 22, 2009, who previously portrayed Rebecca's twin sister, Emily Quartermaine from 2003 until 2008.
Casting
Actress Natalia Livingston portrayed Emily Quartermaine on General Hospital from April 2003 to May 2008. In December 2008, it was reported that Livingston would return to the series as a new character, Rebecca Shaw.[59][60][61] She first appeared as Rebecca on January 15, 2009.[62] Livingston said of making the decision to return as a new character, "What was really important to me was remembering my five years on the show and how happy I was. I know that this is a group of people I love to work with, that it's a job I know I love. Second to that, I thought this would be challenging because it's a new character. It's not a recast, like when I stepped into Amber Tamblyn's shoes [as Emily]. This is a chance to have something new and my own."[63] She has also noted that Rebecca was a far more challenging role to play than Emily.[64] A year after on screen, it was announced that Livingston would once again depart from the series.[65][66][67]
Storyline
X-ray technician Rebecca Shaw arrives in fictional
Nikolas and his family begin to suspect that Rebecca was sent to Port Charles by someone to con him out of money. His aunt, Alexis Davis, accuses Rebecca of having had plastic surgery to look like Emily, and pulls back Rebecca's hair to reveal a scar; Rebecca explains that it is from a childhood injury, and storms out in a fury. Rebecca resumes her new relationship with Lucky, which irks Nikolas and drives him to kiss Lucky's ex-wife Elizabeth Webber in retaliation. Rebecca and Lucky stop short of having sex but Nikolas is left with the impression they have. Rebecca seeks out Nikolas and admits she is attracted to him. Alexis finds out Rebecca is Emily's twin sister, and was sold at birth by their parents, Hank and Paige Bowen, then illegally adopted by the Shaw family. Nikolas does not let this stop him from pursuing Rebecca. Though Rebecca acts surprised, it's revealed that she's running a con with grifter Ethan Lovett, hoping to get her hands on Emily's fortune. She has second thoughts about the plan, having fallen for Nikolas. However, Ethan exposes Rebecca's scheme to Lucky, who in turn tells Nikolas. Nikolas breaks up with Rebecca, as a result.
With a plan of revenge in mind, Nikolas soon starts dating Rebecca again. However, he's also falling for Elizabeth, who is dating Lucky, and is hoping Rebecca can distract him from his attraction. Not much later, Nikolas breaks off his relationship with Rebecca for good, telling her it was all an act. He discloses how, in a moment of regret about his plan to seduce her, he even offered Ethan money to take her away, but Ethan declined. Rebecca tried to win Nikolas back, but when she snuck into his home, she sees Elizabeth and Nikolas in the living room having sex. Finally understanding Nikolas does not care about her, she goes to the casino, where Ethan serves up drinks. Now intoxicated, she heads out, determined to tell Lucky the truth. But as she approaches Lucky's house, she steps into the street and gets hit by a car. The driver turns out to be Nikolas, who also had been rushing to Lucky's. He had looked away from the road momentarily because of his cell phone. Nikolas calls for help and apologizes to Rebecca, who spews anger at him. She tells Nikolas she saw him with Elizabeth and plans to tell Lucky. At General Hospital, the doctors weigh whether to operate, but the new chief of staff, Steven Webber, Elizabeth's brother, makes the decision they should wait. Lucky arrives to investigate and speaks with Rebecca, who confirms it was an accident and does not reveal her secret. Steven later goes to Rebecca's room to introduce himself and asks her to be kind to Elizabeth.
Rebecca tells Nikolas she has reconsidered telling Lucky about his sleeping with Elizabeth. Instead, she just wants to try to get Lucky interested in dating her again. Nikolas is fine with this, but Elizabeth is not. When Rebecca invites Lucky to play pool at Jake's. Elizabeth rushes there with Nikolas to get Lucky away to go Christmas tree shopping. Rebecca, who had been tempted to expose Elizabeth, decides not to interfere by telling her secret and to leave town before she changes her mind. She bids good-bye to the Quartermaines, saying she has decided to accept their offer to go abroad while they pay for her studies. Rebecca leaves Port Charles for Paris. Aboard the plane, she sits next to a man who introduces himself as Aaron. In a bizarre twist, Aaron looks exactly like
Reception
Zander Smith
Zander Smith | |
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General Hospital character | |
Portrayed by | Marc Brett (2000) Cameron Webber |
Zander Smith, originated by Marc Brett, made his first appearance on August 11, 2000. Following Brett's exit, the role was recast with
Storylines
Zander breezed into
Emily and Zander fell in love. He brought her pixi stix and climbed the window outside her bedroom to visit her. They made great plans for the future but those plans were halted when Emily was injured in a bus accident and sent away to rehab. Zander drifted for a while but became good friends with
Zander's world was shattered by the return of his father, Cameron Lewis. Zander grew up as the unwanted second son, unable to compete with his older brother, Peter. He was desperate for his father's love and approval but unable to find a way to reach out. When Zander was a teenager, he, Cameron, and Peter, were on a hunting trip when Peter was shot and killed by a bullet from Zander's gun. Zander was wrecked with guilt believing he had killed his brother. Cameron later found out that Peter had actually committed suicide, but didn't tell Zander. Zander ran away from home and remained estranged from his parents until Cameron's arrival in Port Charles (Zander's mother had also died by then). Zander was reluctant to reconnect with his father and any chance for reconciliation was destroyed when Cameron confessed the truth about Peter. Zander and Cameron eventually formed a cordial relationship. Cameron was tragically killed in a fire originally caused by Edward, though history was later changed to implicate Zander.
When Emily returned, they got back together. They were happy for a short time until Emily developed breast cancer and pushed Zander away. Emily and her friend,
Asher Thomas
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Asher Thomas is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera General Hospital, most notable for attempting to kill A. J. Quartermaine in 2005.[74] He was played by Larry Poindexter.
Storyline
Dr. Asher Thomas first appears on-screen in 2005 as a psychiatrist at General Hospital. He is assigned to
Some are skeptical of Dr. Thomas, especially Michael's uncle Jason Morgan. Dr. Thomas was one of Jason's doctors ten years earlier after he was in a car accident. It is shown through various flashbacks in 1996, A.J. hired Dr. Thomas to kill Jason while he was in a coma after the accident. The plan failed but A.J. had been blackmailing him ever since. A final flashback shows Dr. Thomas smothering A.J. to end the blackmail.
When Michael remembers him as the killer in one of his sessions, Dr. Thomas uses hypnosis to make him believe
Slowly Jason,
Anthony Zacchara
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Anthony Zacchara is a fictional character on
Casting
Bruce Weitz first appeared in the role of Anthony Zacchara on October 19, 2007.[76] Previously Weitz was known for his Emmy award-winning role as Detective Mick Belker on hit NBC crime drama, Hill Street Blues.[76] In February 2009, TV Guide reported that Weitz would be vacating the role after expressing his intention to retire from acting full-time. Weitz last appeared on March 2, 2009; however, he said would always be open to a future return.[77] In late June 2009, it was announced that Weitz would return on July 9, 2009 and was last seen on November 24, 2009.[78] Weitz reappeared for a handful of episodes in February 2010 to May 2010. Weitz once again reprised his role for a story arc on April 19, 2011 and was killed off on May 22, 2012[79] He appeared for several episodes afterwards as a hallucination.
Characterization
"For the last several weeks, the characters on General Hospital have been talking nonstop about Anthony Zacchara, a mobster so scary his mere name makes Port Charles crime boss Sonny Corinthos (played by Maurice Benard) shiver like a Chihuahua."
—TV Guide's Michael Logan[76]
The character of Anthony is first described as "a homicidal maniac who goes beyond Tony Soprano in craziness". Weitz himself describes Anthony as his character to TV Guide's Michael Logan as being "out of his mind."[76] He is also described as GH's "crack mobster".[75] Weitz gives Anthony a "loud, bombastic characterization rife with humor" allowing the character to appear more evil and sinister.[80] Weitz also adds some much-needed comic relief to the particularly gloomy soap.[79]
Anthony's hatred for his daughter,
Storylines
Crazy Mob Boss Anthony Zacchara arrived in November 2007. Anthony terrorized the guests at the Black and White Ball. He was later shot and paralyzed by Jason Morgan. He was later sent to Shadybrook. In January 2008, his lawyer Trevor Lansing called his daughter Claudia Zacchara to help his son Johnny Zacchara run the Zacchara organization. Anthony was later released from Shadybrook by Ric Lansing. Anthony is secretly able to walk and shoots Kate Howard at her and Sonny's wedding. Anthony offers Sonny control of his organization if he marrys his daughter Claudia Zacchara. Sonny declines the offer but later agrees. Claudia and Sonny get married at the Zacchara house in November 2008. Anthony revels to Ric that he plans for sonny to kill Jason and for himself to kill Sonny. Anthony plan fails when Ric tells Claudia his plan and Claudia later tells Sonny. Anthony kidnaps Claudia in March 2009 and straps a bomb to her. Sonny saves her and Anthony is sent to jail. In November 2009, Johnny visits Anthony in jail and tells him about Claudia's death. In April 2011 Anthony is released from prison and is living with Johnny. Anthony hires a hitwoman to kill Abby Haver's ex-boyfriend Brandon Lowell and frame her for the murder. Johnny and Michael later clear Abby of the charges. Anthony hides a fugitive Lisa Niles and convinces her to take people hostage at the hospital. Anthony kills Siobhan Mckenna in August 2011 to keep her quiet about his undercover drug ring which is later exposed by the PCPD. Anthony blackmails Tracy Quartermaine to marry him with the proof that she stole Gino Solieto's money after he died. Tracy and Anthony marry in January 2012. It is revealed that Johnny is really Claudia's son with Gino Soleito. At the Charity event in February 2012 at the Metro Court Sonny announces to everyone that Claudia was his mother. On February 24, 2012 Anthony's tires were shot out by who he believed to be Sonny Corinthos, but was revealed to be Johnny, his grandson. The accident resulted in a crash involving Starr Manning, Cole Thornhart and Hope Manning-Thornhart which resulted in the deaths of Cole and Hope. On May 22, 2012, Anthony was shot to death by Johnny Zacchara. He has appeared to Johnny many times since his death, taunting him that he will get what he deserves. His wife, Tracy Quartermaine found his dead body in her boathouse. She blamed Luke Spencer, because of him saying he would take Anthony out for her. When the cops come by the mansion, they put a hat and coat on him to make it look like he's sleeping. Luke and Tracy go inside to talk with Monica Quartermaine. When they return outside, Anthony's body is missing; it is later revealed that Heather Webber moved Anthony's body and buried it in the woods.
Notes
- ^ On the August 12, 2009 episode, Olivia tells Ronnie that Ronnie Jr. looks like him
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