

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.
