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The following is a list of characters who appeared on the ABC daytime
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Port Charles ''Port Charles'' (commonly abbreviated as ''PC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from June 1, 1997, to October 3, 2003. It was a spin-off of the series ''General Hospital'', which has been running since 1963 and takes pl ...
'', which ran from 1997 to 2003. The series was created by
Carolyn Culliton Carolyn Culliton (née DeMoneyIMDbBiography for Carolyn Culliton) is an American daytime radio and television writer. Born in Indiana, she graduated from Northwestern University.TheMemoirGroup.comWho We Are Her husband is fellow daytime serial writ ...
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Richard Culliton Richard Culliton is an American television writer known for his work on soap operas. He has won four Writers Guild of America Awards, including one as a head writer, and three Daytime Emmy Awards. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University. His w ...
, and Wendy Riche. It is a spin-off of the serial '' General Hospital'', which has been running since 1963, created by
Frank and Doris Hursley Frank M. Hursley (November 21, 1902 – February 3, 1989) and Doris Hursley (September 29, 1898 – May 5, 1984) were an American husband-and-wife team of screenwriters, best known for their serials, especially the medical drama '' General Hosp ...
, who set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named
Port Charles, New York ''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the list of longest-running television shows by category, longest-running American soap opera in pro ...
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Danielle Ashley (Deceased)

:( Renee Griffin, 1997) ::Daughter of Avery Stanton and half-sister to Dominique Stanton and Katherine Bell. Danielle came to Port Charles looking for work as an actress. She met and fell in love with Jake Marshak and stopped looking for acting jobs. She met her uncle, Rex Stanton, who used her in a scheme to try to get control of her niece Serena Baldwin's trust fund. Rex told Lucy Coe that Danielle was Dominique's half-sister, fabricated evidence to frame Scott Baldwin for Serena's kidnapping, and drugged Scott to make him look like an unfit father. Danielle felt guilty and wanted to confess. She feared what Rex would do to her and Jake. She confessed everything to Scott and he went to go tell the authorities. Danielle was in a car accident and died in surgery from her injuries.


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Dominique Baldwin (Deceased)

:( Shell Danielson, 1997) ::Married and divorced Leopold Taub. Had an affair with Mac Scorpio. Married Scott Baldwin. Mother of Serena Baldwin. Died of an inoperable brain tumor.


Gail Adamson Baldwin ''General Hospital'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city w ...

:( Susan Brown, 1997–2003) ::Married Greg Adamson. Foster mother of
Monica Quartermaine Monica Quartermaine is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network, played continually since August 17, 1977 by longtime soap opera actress Leslie Charleson. She is a cardiologist at the eponymous h ...
. Married
Lee Baldwin Lee Baldwin is a fictional character on the daytime dramas '' General Hospital'' and ''Port Charles''. Ross Elliott originated the role on ''General Hospital'' in 1963. Peter Hansen inherited the role in 1965 and played it until 1986 and agai ...
. She is a former psychiatrist. Step-mother of Scott Baldwin.


Scott Baldwin

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Kin Shriner Kin Shriner (born December 6, 1953) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Scott Baldwin on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and its spin-off, '' Port Charles''. Early life Shriner and his twin brother, actor Wil Shriner, ...
, 1997–2002, 2003) ::Biological mother Meg Bently died. Married Laura Spencer. Married Dominique Baldwin. Father of Serena Baldwin,
Karen Wexler ''General Hospital'' is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, it originally was set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the ...
,
Logan Hayes ''General Hospital'' is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city ...
, and Christina Baldwin (adopted with Lucy Coe). Lawyer.


Serena Baldwin

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Carly Schroeder Carly Brook Schroeder (born October 18, 1990) is an American actress and U.S. Army officer. She is best known for playing Serena Baldwin, the daughter of Scotty Baldwin and Lucy Coe in the '' General Hospital'' spin-off ''Port Charles''. Sh ...
, 1997–2003) Biological daughter of Scott Baldwin and Dominique Stanton. Adoptive daughter of Lucy Coe.


Alison Barrington (Deceased)

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Erin Hershey Presley Erin Hershey Presley (born Erin Alise Hershey on September 2, 1976) is an American former actress. Career Hershey Presley is most known for her role as Alison Barrington, during the last four years (2000–2003) of the American soap opera ''Port ...
, 2000–03) Biological daughter of Elizabeth and Malcolm Barrington. Mother of Rafe Kovich, Jr.


Amanda Barrington (Deceased)

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Anne Jeffreys Anne Jeffreys (born Annie Jeffreys Carmichael; January 26, 1923 – September 27, 2017) was an American actress and singer. She was noted as the female lead in the 1950s TV series '' Topper''. Career Jeffreys was born Annie Jeffreys Carmichae ...
, 1999–2003) ::Wealthy Port Charles socialite and close friend of
Lila Quartermaine ''General Hospital'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city ...
and her husband
Edward Quartermaine Edward Quartermaine is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network. The character was created in 1978, originally played by David Lewis. John Ingle stepped into the role in 1993, and besides a brief ...
.


Elizabeth Barrington

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Rebecca Staab Rebecca Ann Staab is an American actress. Early life Staab won the Miss Nebraska USA title and competed in the Miss USA 1980 pageant that year, where she placed in the Top 12. Acting career Before becoming an actress, Staab was a model fo ...
, 2002–03) ::Married Derek Barrington. Mother of Alison Barrington.


Reese Black

:(Mariam Parris, 2002–03)


David Bordisso

:(Granville Van Husen, 1999) Biological father of Scott Baldwin. Underground fashion designer.


Ellen Morgan Burgess

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Debbi Morgan Deborah Ann Morgan (born September 20, 1956) is an American film and television actress. She played the role of Angie Baxter–Hubbard on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' for which she was the first African-American to win the Daytime Em ...
, 1997–98; Marie-Alise Recasner, 1998–99) ::Former doctor at General Hospital.


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Lucy Coe

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Lynn Herring Sheryl Lynn Herring (born September 22, 1958) is an American soap opera actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Lucy Coe on the long-running soap opera ''General Hospital'' which she has played on and off since 1986. Early life Herri ...
, 1997–2003) Former social climber who moved to Port Charles from Laurelton after her affair with Kevin O'Connor. Raised by her aunt Charlene Simpson with her cousins Colton Shore and Decker Moss. Former wife of Tony Jones, Alan Quartermaine, Rex Stanton, Scott Baldwin, and Kevin Collins. Former administrator at General Hospital, and former CEO of Deception Cosmetics, Jax Cosmetics, and CoeCoe Cosmetics. After going to Transylvania to look up on her family history, Lucy met Rafe Kovich who turned out being her long lost cousin. Rafe told Lucy about their family history and that she is a vampire slayer, as is he.


Kevin Collins

:(
Jon Lindstrom Jon Robert Lindstrom (born October 18, 1957) is an American actor, writer, director, producer, and musician. He is well known for his role as Kevin Collins on the ABC Daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' and its spin-off '' Port Charles''. ...
, 1997–2003) ::Son of Victor Collins. Twin brother of
Ryan Chamberlain Ryan Kelly Chamberlain II is an American media and political consultant, who worked on the campaign of Gavin Newsom in his run for mayor of San Francisco. He was the subject of a nationwide FBI search beginning May 31, 2014, after evidence of ex ...
. Married Lucy Coe. Married Eve Lambert. Father of Livvie Locke. Psychiatrist at General Hospital. Wrote a bestselling murder mystery ''General Homicide''.


Victor Collins

:( Nicholas Pryor, 1997–2003) ::Former spy and Math professor. Father of Kevin Collins and Ryan Chamberlain. Married Mary Scanlon.


Greg Cooper

(David Holcomb 1997-2000) Intern at General Hospital. Son of Marsha Cooper. Assaulted Audry Hardy. Revealed as the General Homicide killer.


Marsha Cooper

Mother of Greg Cooper.


Rae Cummings

:(
Linda Dano Linda Dano (born Linda Rae Wildermuth) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in daytime drama, in particular Rae Cummings on ''One Life to Live'' and Felicia Gallant on '' Another World''. Dano was nominated for a Daytime Emmy ...
, 2000) ::Rae comes to Port Charles looking for her long lost daughter.


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Bennett Devlin

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Edward Albert Edward Laurence Albert (February 20, 1951 – September 22, 2006) was an American actor. The son of actor Eddie Albert and Mexican actress Margo, he starred opposite Goldie Hawn in ''Butterflies Are Free'' (1972), a role for which he won a ...
, 1997–98)


Julie Morris–Devlin

:(Lisa Ann Hadley, 1997–2001) One of the original seven interns at the start of the series. Originally went by the last name "Morris" to hide her relationship to her father, a celebrated doctor. Eventually brainwashed by Greg Cooper into believing she was the General Homicide killer. Dated Frank Scanlon and secretly had his child, Christina (named after Chris Ramsey). Disappeared with the baby and resurfaced a year and a half later, revealing that she was dying and wanted to return Christina to Lucy.


Tim Dolan

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William deVry William deVry (born 20 April 1968) is a Canadian film, television theatre, and voice actor. He is best known for his roles in American daytime soap operas, as Tim Dolan on '' Port Charles'', as Michael Cambias on ''All My Children'', as Storm L ...
, 2002) Bartender; friend and confidante of Ian Thornhart.


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Alex Garcia

:( George Alvarez, 1997–99; Eddie Perez, 1999–2001)


Gabriela Garza

:( Ion Overman, 2000–02) Shy first year nurse at GH, began dating Joe Scanlon and stuck by him when he thought he might be HIV positive. Fell under Caleb Morley's spell and became a vampire, breaking free when Caleb died. Eventually found out she was adopted and Jamal Woods was her brother. Reunited with Joe and moved to Appalachia.


Ricky Garza

: Eddie Matos, 2001–03) Brother to Emilio, adopted brother to Gabriela. Troublemaker who had a brief fling with
Karen Wexler ''General Hospital'' is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, it originally was set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the ...
but found love with Casey Leong and, after her return to Heaven, her sister Marissa Leong.


Ed Grant

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Jed Allan Jed Allan Brown (March 1, 1935 – March 9, 2019), known professionally as Jed Allan, was an American actor and television host, best known as C.C. Capwell on '' Santa Barbara'', Don Craig on '' Days of Our Lives'', Rush Sanders on ' ...
, 2001–03) "Head angel" who helps Rafe navigate his life on earth. Eventually revealed to be Rafe's biological father.


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Audrey March Hardy Audrey Hardy is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, ''General Hospital''. She has been portrayed by Rachel Ames on a contract basis from 1964 to 2002, and on a recurring basis from 2002 to 2007, making guest appearances in 2009, 2013, an ...

:(
Rachel Ames Rachel Kay Foulger (born November 2, 1929), known professionally as Rachel Ames, is an American film and television actress. The daughter of actors Byron Foulger and Dorothy Adams, she was raised in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles, California ...
, 1997–99)


Matt Harmon

:( Mitch Longley, 1997–2000)


Alison Hebrart

:Tori Falcon, 2003)


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Imani

:(
Kent Masters King Kent Masters King (born August 5, 1974) is an American actress known for her appearances on the daytime soap opera '' General Hospital''. Early life Kent was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Dr. Richard D. King, is an Eg ...
, 2003)


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Courtney Kanelos

:( Sarah Aldrich, 1998–2000)


Neil Kanelos

:(Colton James, 1998–2000)


Rafe Kovich The following is a list of characters who appeared on the ABC daytime soap opera ''Port Charles'', which ran from 1997 to 2003. The series was created by Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, and Wendy Riche. It is a spin-off of the serial '' Genera ...
(Deceased)

:( Brian Gaskill, 2001–03) ::Rafe's first claims to be a vampire slayer, but it was later revealed he was also a distant cousin to Lucy Coe. Rafe helped Lucy and Kevin Collins learn Michael and Caleb Morley were the same person and a vampire as well. Rafe was able to help in Caleb's eventual downfall. While working behind the scenes, Rafe's true identity as an
angel In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles inclu ...
was learned by Alison Barrington. Alison became intrigued and enchanted by Rafe, but her attraction to him caused a rift in her relationship with Jamal Woods. ::During the course of Caleb's reign of terror, Rafe revealed Caleb had been responsible for his death. Rafe had tried to prevent Caleb from killing a young woman—but when his back was turned, Caleb took his life instead. ::As the holidays neared, Rafe's heavenly boss, Ed, gave him until Christmas to undo the harm done by Caleb. That meant Rafe had only a few weeks to reunite all of the couples who had experienced relationship trouble. Rafe succeeded on every level except for one. His relationship with Alison had caused more trouble between Alison and Jamal. Rafe pleaded with Ed to allow him to return to Earth and undo the damage he'd caused. Ed agreed, but it meant Rafe would be returning without his special powers. He agreed and returned to Earth having to come to terms with his humanity - something he hadn't experienced in quite some time. ::Rafe's goal was to reunite Jamal and Alison, but his mission took an abrupt turn when he realized he had fallen in love with Alison and she felt the same. Alison and Jamal suffered a falling out after Jamal's ex, Valerie was accidentally shot and killed. Rafe was there to help Alison pick up the pieces. Soon after, Rafe returned to heaven, having to leave his true love Alison behind.


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Eve Lambert

:( Julie Pinson, 1997–2002)


Casey Leong

:( Joy Bisco, 2002; 2003) Twin sister of Marissa Leong. Casey became a guardian angel who was sent back to earth with Rafe Kovich to watch over the people of Port Charles.


Marissa Leong

:(Joy Bisco, 2002–03) Twin sister of Casey Leong.


Livvie Locke

:(
Kelly Monaco Kelly Marie Monaco (born May 23, 1976) is an American actress, model, and reality television personality, best known for her portrayal of Sam McCall on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and as the first season winner of the reality TV com ...
, 2000–03) ::Livvie is the biological daughter of Kevin Collins and Grace Reese, but was raised to believe her aunt Rachel Locke was her mother. She is the sister/magical twin of Tess Ramsey. She was married to
Rafe Kovich The following is a list of characters who appeared on the ABC daytime soap opera ''Port Charles'', which ran from 1997 to 2003. The series was created by Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, and Wendy Riche. It is a spin-off of the serial '' Genera ...
in 2002, and married Caleb Morley in 2003. She dated Jack and Chris Ramsey, and had a one-night stand with Frank Scanlon that resulted in an unborn child. In 2003, Monaco was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role on ''Port Charles''.


Rachel Locke

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Kimberlin Brown Kimberlin Ann Brown Pelzer (born June 29, 1961) is an American television actress, best known for her role as Sheila Carter in the CBS daytime soap operas ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' from 1990. Career Brown ...
, 1999–2000, 2001, 2002) ::Daughter of Estelle Reese and sister of Grace Reese. Aunt and adoptive mother of Livvie Locke. Former psychiatrist at General Hospital.


Tess Locke

:(Kelly Monaco, 2002–03) Magical sister/twin of Livvie Locke.


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Brenda Madison

:(Laura Nevell, 2002–03)


Jake Marshak

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, 1997–98) One of the original seven interns at the start of the series. Dated Danielle Ashley, who was lying about her real name and her purpose in Port Charles. Had a specialty in medical research, and was the third victim of the General Homicide killer when he was hanged at the Nurses Ball.


Caleb Morley

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Michael Easton Michael Easton (born February 15, 1967) is an American-Irish film, television and voice actor, writer, and director. Although the Emmy-nominated actor may be best known for his work on the series ''Ally McBeal'', ''VR.5,'' ''Total Recall 2070, O ...
; 2001–03) ::Although Michael Easton first made his appearance on ''Port Charles'' from May 11, 2001 to August 29, 2001 as the character Father Michael Morley, a priest, in the story arc entitled "Time in a Bottle," Easton shortly afterwards also began assuming the role of Father Michael Morley's sinister alter-ego, Caleb, from June 4, 2001 to December 1, 2001, then again from October 25, 2002, to October 3, 2003. Caleb Morley was a fictional vampire, however in contrast to more traditional vampire depictions, the character Caleb Morley was presented as a passionate, deeply conflicted man obsessed with a woman, Livvie ("Olivia") Locke, who resembled his murdered fiancée Olivia. Though malevolent and seductive, Caleb was also shown to be loving and vulnerable. He had a previous relationship with Elizabeth Barrington, and married Livvie in 2003. In 2013 Easton reprised the role of Caleb on ''General Hospital'', where he goes on a murder spree, killing Alison Barrington, Officer Bud Carlson, Dr. Jay Mosser, while trying to kidnap his son
Rafe In Hebrew orthography the rafe or raphe ( he, רָפֶה, , meaning "weak, limp") is a diacritic (), a subtle horizontal overbar placed above certain letters to indicate that they are to be pronounced as fricatives. It originated with the Ti ...
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Michael Pomerantz

:(Matt Amshey, 1999–2000)


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Chris Ramsey

:(
Nolan North Nolan North (born October 31, 1970) is an American actor best known for his voice acting roles. After his breakthrough role as Dr. Chris Ramsey on the ABC soap opera '' Port Charles'' in 1997, North moved into voice acting when the show ended ...
, 1997–2003) One of the original seven interns at the start of the show, and the only one to be on the show for its entire run. A mix of self-serving and dedicated, Chris drew the ire of most people he encountered. Brother of
Jack Ramsey John Travilla Ramsay (February 21, 1925 – April 28, 2014) was an American basketball coach, commonly known as "Dr. Jack" (as he held an earned doctorate). He was best known for leading the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA championship, a ...
and best friends with Eve Lambert, he eventually found love with Julie Devlin, who named her daughter after him before leaving town. When she returned, dying, she told him that she wanted to spare him from her illness. He tried and failed to turn himself into a vampire, and spent most of the last year of the series as a researcher.


Jack Ramsey

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Brian Presley Brian Joshua Presley (born August 18, 1977) is an American actor and director. Career Presley started his career with a handful of guest appearances on television shows such as ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', '' Any Day Now'', and '' 7th Heaven''. ...
, 2000–03) Brother of Chris Ramsey, who tried to protect him from their alcoholic father growing up. Fell in love with Livvie Locke, and died in a motocross accident until Caleb Morley turned him into a vampire. Livvie later fell under Caleb's spell, and Jack fell for Livvie's "twin" Tess.


Estelle Reese

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Beverly Garland Beverly Lucy Garland (née Fessenden; October 17, 1926 – December 5, 2008) was an American actress. Her work in feature films primarily consisted of small parts in a few major productions or leads in low-budget action or science-fiction movie ...
), 2000-2001 ::Estelle is the mother of Rachel Locke.


Kate Reynolds

:( Shannon Sturges, 2002) ::Kate is an NYC attorney who came to Port Charles to represent Alison Barrington in her murder trial of Dr. Kevin Collins. Had a brief affair with Ian Thornhart.


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Frank Scanlon Jr.

:( Jay Pickett) 1997–2003


Joe Scanlon

:( Michael Dietz, 1997–99; David Gail, 1999–2000; Alex Mendoza, 2000–02)


Mary Scanlon

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Patricia Crowley Patricia Crowley (born September 17, 1933) is an American actress. She was also frequently billed as Pat Crowley. Early life Crowley was born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Helen (''née'' Swartz) and coal mining foreman Vincent Cr ...
, 1997-2003) Mother of Frank and Joe Scanlon. Widow of Francis Xavier Scanlon. Married Victor Collins. owned and ran the Recovery Room.


Ben Shapour

:( Christopher Maleki, 2001)


Rex Stanton

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Wayne Northrop Wayne Alan Northrop (born April 12, 1947) is an American actor known for his parts in soap operas such as ''Dynasty'' and ''Days of Our Lives''. Career Northrop portrayed chauffeur Michael Culhane on ''Dynasty'' from the pilot episode, " Oil" (1 ...
, 1997–98)


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Joshua Temple

:( Ian Buchanan, 2002–03)


Arianna Shapour Thornhart

:(Opal Anchel, 2001)


Ian Thornhart

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Thorsten Kaye Thorsten Kaye (born Thorsten Ernst Kieselbach, 22 February 1966) is a German-British actor. His best known roles include Patrick Thornhart on ''One Life to Live'', Dr. Ian Thornhart on ''Port Charles'', Zach Slater on ''All My Children'' and ...
, 2000–03)


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Caroline Wexler

:( Marie Wilson, 2001)


Karen Wexler ''General Hospital'' is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, it originally was set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the ...
(Deceased)

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Jennifer Hammon Jennifer Leigh Hammon (born March 7, 1976) is an American-born actress known for her work on the daytime soap opera ''Port Charles'' (1997–99) and as the lead in the 1997 film ''Allyson Is Watching''. Biography Jennifer Hammon was born in O ...
, 1997–99; Marie Wilson, 1999–2003)


Jamal Woods

:(Kiko Ellsworth, 2000–03)


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