20 Celebrities You Totally Forgot They Were on 'General Hospital'

Molly Shannon

Shannon appeared in a 1993 episode as a potential surrogate mother to Dominique (Shel Danielson) and Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner).

“Happy 60th birthday general HospitalI just want to say that Mark Teschner had me on the show many years ago. general Hospital“, SNL Shared by alumni General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling“It was my first acting job and I'm really grateful.”

Roseanne Barr

In 1994, comedian Roseanne Barr was one of four actresses cast to play Jennifer Smith, the daughter of mobster Frank Smith (Mitchell Ryan).

Val Chmerkovskiy

In the 2012 episode, Dancing with the Stars Professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy makes a cameo appearance as a boxer opposite Nancy Lee Grahn's character, Alexis. Daytona Her dance partner, Kelly Monaco, general Hospital Since 2003, it has been broadcast as a special commemorating the show's 60th anniversary.

Stephen A. Smith

Sports television and radio host Stephen A. Smith has appeared in a recurring role as Brick, Corinthos' surveillance and technology expert, since 2016. He also played a reporter in a 2007 episode.

Nick Viall

Single man alum Nick Viall took on the role of red carpet reporter alongside Nina Cassadine (Michelle Stafford) at the Nurses' Ball, an annual charity event for HIV/AIDS awareness and research held in Port Charles.

John Stamos

Today, Stamos is best known as Uncle Jesse, but… Full houseThe actor first gained recognition for his role as Black Parish. general HospitalFor this role he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1983.

Meghan Markle

Before becoming the Duchess of Sussex, the former actress general Hospital (In fact, this was her first acting credit!) She briefly played a nurse named Jill in a 2002 episode while attending Northwestern University.

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill played Kent Murray on the series in 1972, several years before he played Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films. Star Wars Franchise.

meanwhile WiredHamill spoke about his experience during the 2023 Autocomplete interview video series. general Hospital.

“I was never a real fan of soap operas, but everyone there was so nice and it was a great learning experience for me, learning how to find my talent and how to achieve my goals,” he said. “I was there for nine months and it was perfect, and I still have great memories of working there.”

Kristin Davis

of Sex and the City The actress played a nurse named Betsy Chilson in 1991. general HospitalDavis and Stamos later co-starred in the 2012 Broadway revival. Best man.

“[We starred on the show] “If I were 100 years older, I'd be following him down the hallways,” Davis joked in a July 2012 interview with ABC News.

Demi Moore

From 1982 to 1984, Demi Moore played a journalist named Jackie Templeton on the series.

Eva Longoria

Before starring in the ultimate soap opera Desperate HousewivesEva Longoria is general Hospital In 2000, she appeared as a Brenda Barrett lookalike. The Young and the Restless From 2001 to 2003, she appeared as Isabella Braña.

Amber Tamblyn

Earlier in her career, Amber Tamblyn played Emily, the adopted daughter of Stuart Damon's character, Alan Quatermain, from 1995 to 2001.

In the show's 60th anniversary special, which will air in January 2024, the actress visited the set and reunited with former cast members and staff. of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants The alumni blogged about her memories of appearing on the show, writing, “My lack of fear or hesitation as a young actor is what landed me what was originally intended to be a three-month series regular role. general Hospital It turned into a full-time job for seven years and was one of the best acting experiences of my career. The actors I worked with, or even if we didn't work together, all became like family to me. I cherished my time working there through the turmoil of my pre-adolescent and teenage years. They cared for me on and off set.”

James Franco

After expressing her interest in appearing in a soap opera to her manager, general Hospital In 2009, James Franco was introduced to the show as a new character called Franco. Entertainment WeeklyThe actors gave them a little guidance regarding their roles.

“I said, 'I want to play an artist, and I want him to be a crazy person,' and they wrote me an incredible character, and more than I could have ever hoped for,” the actor said. Vulture in 2010. “It was their idea to call the character Franco, and I said, 'That's great. Thank you.'”

Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin established himself on the music scene in the early '90s. general Hospital He starred as bartender Miguel Mores in 1994. “I learned a lot,” Martin recalled about his time on the show to People magazine in 2021. “But honestly, it was a mess.”

George Takei

By the time George Takei made his foray into soap operas in 1985, he was already Stark Trek. In two episodes G.H.In the film, he played Mr. Diem, the mayor of the Asian district.

Elizabeth Taylor

Famed actress Elizabeth Taylor had a brief role in the series as Helena Cassadine, a villain who crashes Luke and Laura's wedding in 1981.

“I general HospitalTaylor told People magazine at the time: ” [ABC] Came to see me while I was doing it. Little foxes In New York, I agreed to do a soap opera. When I got to Los Angeles, I had a blast.”

Nathan Parsons

Nathan Parsons rose to fame playing Ethan Lovett, the son of Luke Spencer and Holly Sutton, on the soap opera from 2009 to 2013 (he appeared in three episodes in 2015 and three more in 2020). In 2012, Roswell, New Mexico For this role, the actor was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series.

Jonathan Jackson

Before appearing in this series NashvilleJonathan Jackson plays Lucky Spencer, the son of Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura Spencer (Genie Francis). general Hospital He played the role from 1993 to 1999, then reprised the role from 2009 to 2011 and again in 2015, for which he won five Daytime Emmy Awards.

Chandra Wilson

Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson has made recurring guest appearances on the medical soap opera, playing psychiatric patient Tina Estrada in 2014, Dr. Francine Massey in 2018, and fashion magazine editor Sydney Valjean in 2019 and 2023.

When asked if anyone in 2023 would question her character's similarities, she replied: USA Today“That's a running joke. I think next time I play another character I'll have to go blonde.”

Tekuan Richmond

Tequan Richmond: Everybody hates Chrisplayed TJ Ashford on the soap opera from 2012 to 2018.