General Hospital was the place where many actors began their careers and so many stars appeared on the show before they became famous.
The soap opera series has been airing on ABC since 1963 and just celebrated its 61st anniversary on April 1, 2024.
While many of the actors on the show have remained in their roles for decades, many celebs got their start on the soap opera and eventually broke into the world of film and primetime television.
Stars like James Franco, Chandra Wilson, Elizabeth Taylor, and more have had guest arcs on General Hospital after they were already famous, so we’re not including them here.
Browse through the slideshow to see all of the actors who were on General Hospital before becoming famous…
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