Damian Spinelli
is a fictional character on the
ABC
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daytime drama, ''
General Hospital
''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 ...
'', played by actor
Bradford Anderson
Bradford William Anderson (born September 21, 1979) is an American actor best known for his role as the young Hacker (computer security), hacker criminal Damian Spinelli, Damian Millhouse Spinelli (a.k.a. The Jackal), on the television soap opera ...
from November 13, 2006, to December 16, 2013. Spinelli was also one of the characters in the first season of ''
General Hospital: Night Shift'', which premiered on July 12, 2007.
On May 6, 2014, it was announced that
Bradford Anderson
Bradford William Anderson (born September 21, 1979) is an American actor best known for his role as the young Hacker (computer security), hacker criminal Damian Spinelli, Damian Millhouse Spinelli (a.k.a. The Jackal), on the television soap opera ...
would be returning to play Spinelli. He returned on May 20, 2014. He later returned once more in late 2014 and again on February 13, 2015. Spinelli returned on October 15, 2015.
Casting and characterization
In September 2006, ''General Hospital'' put out a casting call for a "college-aged kid" who was a cross between
Seth Green
Seth Benjamin Green ( ''né'' Gesshel-Green; born February 8, 1974) is an American actor, producer, and writer. Green's film debut came with a role in the comedy-drama film ''The Hotel New Hampshire'' (1984), and he went on to have supporting ...
and Spicoli, a character played by
Sean Penn
Sean Justin Penn (born August 17, 1960) is an American actor and film director. He has won two Academy Awards, for his roles in the mystery drama ''Mystic River'' (2003) and the biopic ''Milk'' (2008).
Penn began his acting career in televisi ...
in ''
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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''. The part was won by Anderson, who says he tries to emulate Spicoli's speaking style when playing the character.
Spinelli's dialogue, a rapid-fire mix of
surfer lingo and
Internet slang
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, has offered comic relief, and an unusual "tech-savvy" character
to the show. ''
ABC Soaps in Depth
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'' called Spinelli "one of the quirkiest characters daytime has ever seen,"
[Kelli M. Larson, "A different kind of hero", '']ABC Soaps in Depth
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'', May 22, 2007 while Michael Fairman stated, "Spinelli rates high as one of soaps most recognizable characters, something it has taken other actors and their alter-egos years to pull off."
Speaking on Anderson's performance and subsequent inspiration behind its spinoff book, costar
Carolyn Hennesy
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said to ''Entertainment Weekly'', "His mind is so fantastical. When Spinelli is Spinelli, the Spinelli-speak is very difficult to wade through, which is why I think
ctor
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Bradford Anderson is deserving of something higher than an Emmy. How he has managed that dialogue is genius to me."
Anderson says he generally doesn't improvise the part, instead sticking to the script supplied a couple days before filming. The name of the specific writer or writers who create Spinelli's dialogue have not been identified. After indulging his fans in some of his first appearances, Anderson no longer "speaks Spinelli" outside the show. He commented to ''Soap Opera Digest'', "Spinelli does not make public appearances; Bradford does. I leave him at work, and that's more than okay for me."
Anderson initially played the character on a
recurring status
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, but the character proved popular,
and actor Bradford Anderson was offered a multi-year contract, which he accepted in May 2007.
The character was added to the opening credits sequence on July 6, 2007. Anderson received
Daytime Emmy
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nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2009, 2010,
and 2012, as well as a pre-nomination in 2008.
Anderson also pulled double duty as Spinelli was one of the
crossover characters that appeared in the Summer 2007 season of ''
General Hospital: Night Shift''.
Spinelli is known for using nicknames for a variety of characters,
all of which are derived from one of their perceived attributes; for example, he has dubbed Jason "Stone Cold"
for his taciturn and unemotional personality.
On May 24, 2013, Anderson confirmed on Twitter that he had decided not to renew his contract, but would remain with the series on a recurring basis. In late 2013, it was confirmed that Anderson would exit the series, alongside co-star
Emily Wilson.
Anderson returned to the series on a recurring basis. In December 2016, it was announced that
Blake Berris
Blake Everett Berris is an American actor known for his roles both in independent films and television.
Career
Berris originated the role of Nick Fallon on NBC's soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' for which he received an Emmy nomination. Other ...
had been temporarily cast in the role, due to Anderson being unavailable, due to a "scheduling conflict".
Storylines
2006–2009
Damian Spinelli is introduced as
Lorenzo Alcazar
Lorenzo Alcazar is a fictional character on the American ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'', originated by actor Ted King, who previously played Lorenzo's deceased brother Luis Alcazar. He was temporarily portrayed by Jay Pickett in 2006.
Casti ...
's computer hacker responsible for creating falsified evidence against
Sam McCall
Sam McCall is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network. Created by Charles Pratt, Jr. and Robert Guza, Jr., the character made her debut on the episode airing on October 1, 2003, portrayed by Ke ...
. Sam and
Jason Morgan find him, but are ambushed and Spinelli disappears. Soon after, he is kidnapped by Alcazar along with
Lulu Spencer
Lulu Spencer is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network, portrayed by Emme Rylan. Previously, Lulu was portrayed by child actress, Tessa Allen from 2004 to 2005. The role was most notably portra ...
. They are rescued by Jason, and Spinelli runs again. Lulu helps Jason track him down bring him back. Having nowhere else to go, Spinelli moves in with Jason and Sam. He exonerates Sam, and begins working for Jason and
Sonny Corinthos
Sonny Corinthos is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital''. Maurice Benard has played the role of the manic depressive mob kingpin, living in Port Charles, since the character's storyline originated on August 13, 1993. Sonn ...
. He also provides an ailing
Alexis Davis with
marijuana
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to ease the pain caused by her
chemotherapy
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treatments for
lung cancer
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. Meanwhile, he helps Lulu prove that her mother,
Laura Spencer did not kill
Rick Webber
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, soon developing a crush on Lulu. He has a vivid
Walter Mitty
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-like imagination; his fantasies portray him as a swashbuckling hero who rescues Lulu from danger. In the February 2007 sweeps storyline, Spinelli helps Jason rescue the hostages at the Metro Court Hotel. In August 2007, Spinelli fantasizes of three beautiful blonde women, whom he rejects in favor of Lulu. The women are played by
Holly Madison
Holly Madison (born Holly Sue Cullen; December 23, 1979) is an American television personality, best known as a former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner and for her appearance in the reality television show ''The Girls Next Door''. She also starred in h ...
,
Bridget Marquardt
Bridget Marquardt (born September 25, 1974) is an American television personality and model, known for her role in the reality TV series ''The Girls Next Door'', which depicted her life as one of ''Playboy'' founder Hugh Hefner's girlfriends. A ...
and
Kendra Wilkinson
Kendra Leigh Wilkinson (formerly Baskett; born June 12, 1985) is an American television personality and model. She is known for being one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends and for her role on the E! reality television series ''The Girls Next Door'', ...
, the girlfriends of
Hugh Hefner
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who appeared on the reality show ''
The Girls Next Door
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''.
Spinelli becomes friends with
Georgie Jones
Georgie Jones is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital''. She is the daughter of supercouple Frisco and Felicia Jones. Previously played by various child actresses, Georgie is primarily portrayed by Lindze Letherman, who ...
, unaware she has a crush on him. The night he realizes her feelings, he discovers she was killed by the Text Message Killer. Spinelli is distraught and determined to find the killer. Meanwhile, Georgie's sister
Maxie Jones
Maxie Jones is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera '' General Hospital''. She is the eldest daughter of supercouple Frisco Jones and Felicia Cummings, raised most of her life by Mac Scorpio. The role was first portrayed by Robyn Richa ...
enlists his help to prove
Cooper Barrett's innocence. The unlikely duo work together, initially arguing, but eventually developing a friendship that turns into a crush for Spinelli. He has
Sam Spade
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''The Maltese Falcon'', first published as a serial in the pulp ...
-like fantasies, picturing himself as the detective, and Maxie as the
femme fatale
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blonde. They track down the killer,
Diego Alcazar
Diego Alcazar is a fictional character from '' General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network. Diego is the son of Lorenzo Alcazar and Maria Sanchez. Ignacio Serricchio originated the role of Diego in October 2004 and portrayed him ...
, who accidentally hangs himself during the confrontation. Afterwards, they remain close. Spinelli pushes Maxie out of the way of an oncoming car and is hit instead. Soon after, Maxie is humiliated at
Johnny Zacchara
Johnny Zacchara is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera '' General Hospital'' and the contract role was portrayed by Brandon Barash from September 18, 2007 until May 3, 2013. He returned on December 5, 2014. He is the son of Claudia Zacch ...
's trial when she is forced to admit she threatened
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 ...
to have sex with her. Spinelli tries to comfort her, and they sleep together. Maxie regrets this, feeling she has used him. After she is attacked by the Russian mob, Spinelli carries her to General Hospital, and confesses his love for her.
Mac Scorpio forbids Maxie from seeing Spinelli, but Maxie defys her stepfather and moves into an apartment with Lulu.
In early 2009, Spinelli becomes friends with
Winnifred Leeds,
causing tension between him and Maxie. Spinelli is arrested for
treason
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, and it is revealed Winnifred is an undercover
FBI
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agent. Spinelli finds out he is bait to take down Jason, Sonny and the Zaccharas. Meanwhile, Spinelli enlists Winnifred's help with missing cargo the FBI is pressuring Jason about. They discover spheres of deadly
biotoxin
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have been released at General Hospital. Spinelli stays behind to help, and he makes it out, he and Maxie reunite. Spinelli finds out the FBI is still using him, and leaves town. Maxie urges him to stay in the country, and Spinelli returns. They destroy the evidence the FBI has. Spinelli catches Maxie and
Johnny Zacchara
Johnny Zacchara is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera '' General Hospital'' and the contract role was portrayed by Brandon Barash from September 18, 2007 until May 3, 2013. He returned on December 5, 2014. He is the son of Claudia Zacch ...
kissing on the pier,
and confronts Maxie. She is devastated at losing Spinelli, and realizes her feelings. Over time they are able to reconnect, and Spinelli insists on
courting
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Maxie. In July 2009, he proposes. Maxie agrees in order to not hurt him, but the night before their wedding, Spinelli overhears her confessing her fears about marriage. As Spinelli says his vows, he asks her to "not" marry him. They vow to get married in the future, and enjoy their reception with friends and family. In late 2009, Spinelli helps Jason investigate
Franco
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, a mysterious artist.
2010–2016
In early 2010, Spinelli is devastated to find out Maxie slept with Franco, but he tries to forgive her. He creates a fake investigation to have Maxie help him solve, in hopes it will showcase his bravery and remind Maxie of when they first became close. However, they get stuck in a drain pipe and Maxie catches
hypothermia
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. After being saved by Johnny, Maxie is told her
heart transplant
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has been compromised. Spinelli blames himself, and even though she pulls through, their relationship remains strained. After Jason voluntarily goes to prison to protect Michael, Spinelli is despondent. In an attempt to make Spinelli fight for her and get him out of his funk, Maxie pretends to flirt with
Matt Hunter. Spinelli finds them kissing, and tells Maxie she is free to be with other people. They officially end their relationship and Maxie begins dating Matt.
Spinelli is ecstatic in early 2011 when
Brenda Barrett comes to live with them while Jason protects her from The Balkan, and caters to her every need. He helps to track the international crime lord, and figures out that
Suzanne Stanwyck, Brenda's colleague, is The Balkan's wife, and eventually that
Theo Hoffman is The Balkan. Spinelli is also of assistance when Brenda's son is kidnapped, and he tracks Suzanne and the child down, facilitating Sonny,
Dante Falconeri
Dante Falconeri is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network, played by Dominic Zamprogna. Zamprogna made his debut on June 22, 2009. In 2018, Zamprogna announced his decision to leave the role, a ...
and
Carly Jacks
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to retrieve him. During the hostage crisis in June 2011 by the crazed
Lisa Niles
Lisa Niles is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera '' General Hospital''. The character first appeared in November 2009 portrayed by actress, Julie Mond. Mond was replaced by Brianna Brown in early 2010. Brown last appeared in the role ...
, Spinelli takes a bullet for Maxie. Upon awakening from surgery, he appears to be stuck in his Jackal P.I. persona, a character from ''The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli'', that he had recently written with
Diane Miller
'' 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 ci ...
.
Spinelli eventually gets back to his normal self; however does not retain his computer skills. He gains new friends that he contacts through social media, called the Friends of Spinelli (FOS), that help him roam the cyber world for information. He eventually regains his tech-savvy knowledge.
In early 2012, Spinelli moves in with Maxie when she needs a roommate, in hopes of winning her back. Maxie confesses to killing Lisa Niles because she feels guilty about her cousin
Robin Scorpio
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's death. Maxie is sent to prison, and when Spinelli uncovers evidence that proves Matt is the true killer, Maxie urges him to keep her secret. Spinelli reveals the truth and Maxie tells him she will never forgive him. Maxie marries Matt so she won't have to testify against him, but Matt confesses and is sent to prison. Maxie eventually forgives Spinelli and wants to be friends, but Spinelli cuts her out of his life. Spinelli is hired by
Olivia Falconeri in June to investigate
Heather Webber, leading to Heather's arrest.
He later assists Jason in investigating Sam's presumed dead baby. While doing so, he enlists the help of lab tech
Ellie Trout
'' General Hospital'' is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC since April 1, 1963. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. ...
. The two form a connection and start dating. Maxie declares she still loves Spinelli, but he chooses to stay with Ellie. Ellie learns the extent of Maxie and Spinelli's past and chooses to break up with him because she did not want to be his second choice. Spinelli reassured her that she wasn't, and asked her to meet him on the roof of General Hospital during New Year's Eve if they were meant to be together. On her way to meet Spinelli, Ellie gets hit by a car and Spinelli gets drunk, wrongly believing that he had been stood up. Maxie finds him on the roof and takes him home. The two have a one-night stand, but when Spinelli learns of Ellie's injuries, he rushes to her side and they get back together.
Maxie later learns that she is pregnant with Spinelli's child. However, she passes off the child as Lulu and Dante's, whom she had agreed to be the surrogate for, but ended up miscarrying. After Maxie gives birth to a baby girl, Spinelli finds out the truth. He chooses to keep the secret, though, to let Dante and Lulu raise his daughter, whom they name
Connie
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* Connie Binsfeld (1924–2014), American politician
* Connie Booth ...
. The truth is revealed at Connie's christening, and Spinelli & Maxie decide they want their daughter back. However, Dante and Lulu also want her, and the four go to court. The judge awards Spinelli sole custody, telling Maxie she is not allowed to see her child for six months. Maxie tries to ignore this court order and see her daughter, but Spinelli turns her away. When Ellie gets a job in Portland, Spinelli moves with her, and takes his daughter, with Maxie's blessing. Before he leaves, they both agree to rename their daughter Georgie, after Maxie's sister.
Spinelli returned almost two years later, after Ellie broke up with him, and decided to try and win Maxie back. However, Maxie was now falling for
Nathan West
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. Maxie broke up with Nathan, and she and Spinelli tentatively started over. After Ellie came back to town, wanting Spinelli back, he and Maxie realized they both were in love with other people, and broke up amicably. Spinelli and Ellie returned to Portland with Georgie. Spinelli makes periodic returns, often to help Jason and Sam uncover information.
''General Hospital: Night Shift''
While playing with Jason's gun, Spinelli accidentally shoots himself in the foot. Since Spinelli is not licensed to carry a gun, Jason tells the police he shot Spinelli and is sentenced to community service at the hospital, where Spinelli visits him often. Various plots occur that have later impact on the main series. As a form of thanks for covering for him, Spinelli designs a video game based on Jason, called the "Stone Cold Saga." This is later used by
Winnifred Leeds to gain Spinelli's trust while investing him for the FBI. It is also revealed that Spinelli has an immense fear of clowns, which is revisited during the General Hospital carnival in 2009. Another plot point occurs when Spinelli and Jason assist
Stacey Sloan by performing a
C-section
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while trapped in an elevator. Stacey dies while her baby lives, starting the chain of events revolving around
Robin Scorpio
Robin Scorpio is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' and its primetime SOAPnet spin-off '' General Hospital: Night Shift'', originated and portrayed by Kimberly McCullough on and off for over 30 years since ...
's attempt to adopt the baby and later on the desire to have one of her own.
Also during this time, Spinelli develops a crush on one of the nurses,
Jolene Crowell
The following notable characters originated on '' General Hospital: Night Shift'', which is a prime time spin-off of the American ABC Daytime soap opera '' General Hospital''. . They have a one-night stand, after which Spinellli finds out that Jason suspects Jolene of being the culprit on the various sabotages around the hospital. Spinelli investigates the matter, wanting to prove Jolene innocent but instead finding her guilty. In the season finale, a shootout occurs at the hospital and Jolene jumps on top of Spinelli to shield him from a bullet, ending up in a coma.
Book appearances
''The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli'' was released on April 5, 2011, coinciding with the series' 48th anniversary on April 1, as well as a similar novel-writing on-screen storyline.
Written by fellow costar
Carolyn Hennesy
Carolyn Lee Hennesy (born June 10, 1962) is an American actress, author and animal advocate. Hennesy's early work consisted of guest appearances and roles in shows and television movies, including '' Dark Justice'' and in '' Deadly Invasion: Th ...
, the book reached
''New York Times'' Best Seller status.
Hennesy is familiar in novel writing, as she had already written six young adult novels at the time of writing ''Secret Life''.
On ''General Hospital'', she plays
Diane Miller
'' 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 ci ...
, the high-powered attorney (at the time) of mobsters
Sonny Corinthos
Sonny Corinthos is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital''. Maurice Benard has played the role of the manic depressive mob kingpin, living in Port Charles, since the character's storyline originated on August 13, 1993. Sonn ...
and
Jason Morgan, and is the other main character of the book. Inspired by
film noir
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,
the novel centers around Spinelli's storytelling to Diane of his various private investigating escapades with the citizens of Port Charles.
Hennesy credits
Bradford Anderson
Bradford William Anderson (born September 21, 1979) is an American actor best known for his role as the young Hacker (computer security), hacker criminal Damian Spinelli, Damian Millhouse Spinelli (a.k.a. The Jackal), on the television soap opera ...
as her inspiration, telling ''MSN TV'', "Yes, I wrote the book, but believe me, Bradford is the best inspiration anyone could have. All the credit does go to Bradford, because without Spinelli, there would not be this book."
References
External links
Damian Spinelli @ ABC.comDamian Spinelli @ Soapcentral.com
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