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Anthony Geary

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Bio

— ABC

Anthony Geary (Luke, GH)

Anthony Geary grew up in Coalville, Utah — which actually had no coal, just one diamond in the rough and around 799 other people. Although his family's business was construction, it was the arts that fueled Geary. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Anthony/Luke

— ABC

GH - Who Said That?

Forget "out of the mouths of babes" — some of the most quotable quotes come from daytime's finest actors (although many of them are babes, too). Soap Opera Weekly gathered some memorable statements made by the GENERAL HOSPITAL cast over the years. See if you can figure out who said what. MORE

— ABC

Remembering Gloria Monty

The soap world lost one of its last legends when director-turned-producer Gloria Monty died of cancer March 30 at her home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., at the age of 84. Monty left a huge impression on the actors who, under her direction, rocketed GENERAL HOSPITAL to the top. Here are some memories and thoughts of some of the stars she made famous. MORE

— ABC

Reporter's Notebook

I'd be lying if I said that being in attendance at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Luke and Laura's wedding on GENERAL HOSPITAL wasn't a huge kick. The wedding airs on Thursday, November 16, so though I can't give anything away, check out some of my notes from the big day. MORE

— Chris Garlington

Reporter's Notebook

There wasn't a dull moment at the 11th Annual ABC SUPER SOAP WEEKEND, held at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Throughout the event, the actors were subjected to press conferences, where members of the mainstream and soap media grilled the stars on hard-hitting topics. MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest is turning 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

— ABC

Genie Francis Cover Slideshow

The legendary Genie Francis is back as GH's Laura. Here's a salute to Port Charles's premier heroine. MORE

Features About Luke

— ABC

Cool Hand Luke

How well do you know GENERAL HOSPITAL's resident rogue? Test your knowledge with this comprehensive quiz. MORE

Features With Anthony

— ABC

Think of Laura: GH's Anthony Geary

It was 25 years ago this month that Anthony Geary and Genie Francis exchanged vows as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Luke and Laura. To commemorate that momentous occasion, the show scripted another walk down the aisle. Here, Geary weighs in about what it's been like reconnecting with his on-screen soul mate and what he really thinks of the storyline. MORE

— Jill Johnson/JPI

Geary Gets Hitch-ed to the Classics

Although his alter ego, Luke, prefers to spend his time perfecting capers in outlandish costumes, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Anthony Geary's private pursuits tend to be of a more literary nature. MORE

— ABC

Anthony Geary Goes Dutch

During a recent feature interview for Weekly, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Anthony Geary (Luke) had so much to say that we couldn't fit all of it into print. Here, Geary talks tongues — speaking in them, that is. MORE

— ABC

GH's Anthony Geary — And Friends — Celebrate 25 Years Of Luke Spencer

It's hard to believe that one of daytime's most iconic characters — Lucas Lorenzo Spencer — has appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL for 25 years. MORE

Features Mentioning Anthony/Luke

— Jennifer Graylock/JPI

Llanview on Broadway

The third annual ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was a love-in for fans and cast members of all three ABC soaps. Granted, I'm no Broadway critic (and probably too nice to be one), but I was thoroughly entertained. MORE

— ABC

Spotlight on Julie Marie Berman

Julie Marie Berman has come a long way since her GENERAL HOSPITAL debut as Lulu Spencer in 2005. Not only is the 23-year-old actress a college graduate, she has earned an Outstanding Younger Actress daytime Emmy nomination for her first soap gig. MORE

— ABC

GH: Co-stars' Best Advice

GENERAL HOSPITAL's array of seasoned veterans have never been shy about offering words of wisdom to the show's up-and-coming stars. Here, a few of Port Charles' younger actors reveal the best pieces of advice they've accumulated from their co-stars — as well as one priceless tip from head writer Robert Guza Jr. MORE

— Brian Lowe/JPI

GUIDING LIGHT(ing) Up the Emmys

GUIDING LIGHT stole the show at the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, nabbing four out of six acting awards. Weekly takes you inside the press room with the winners. MORE

— ABC

Tristan Rogers: Unscripted

After 14 years away from Port Charles, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Tristan Rogers (Robert) is ready to get back in the daytime game — and, with the help of old pal Anthony Geary (Luke), go a little bit off the script. MORE

— ABC

GH's Top Death Scenes

The moving death of Port Charles veteran Tony Jones (Brad Maule) struck us as one of the most memorable GH departures ever. See who else prompted us to break out the Kleenex when they said their goodbyes. MORE

— ABC

Five Minutes With ... Emma Samms

Who says you can't go home again? For the second time this year, Emma Samms (Holly) returns to her GENERAL HOSPITAL roots and though her stays have been brief, they've been heartwarming for the actress and fans alike. MORE

— ABC

Catching Up With Anders Hove

Villains come and go on GENERAL HOSPITAL, but rarely has one been as chilling as the fiendish Cesar Faison. Back in 1990 Anders Hove debuted as the mesmerizing DVX honcho. Soap Opera Weekly recently caught up with the actor for the latest on his life and career. MORE

— Courtesy of Vicky Sullivan

My Experience At Luke And Laura Day At Super Soap Weekend

For the past 6 years I have attended ABC's Super Soap Weekend and have always had a great time but this year Disney outdid themselves by making a day for that "Supercouple" Luke and Laura. MORE

— Johnson/JPI

How GH's Coleman Gets His Groove

"Coleman just kind of slides in and out, like a harmonica in music. He weaves in and out when you least expect it," admits Blake Gibbons, who was initially brought on for a six-week run as the shady strip club owner in 2002. MORE

— Courtesy of Rick Springfield

Welcome Back, Rick Springfield

Paging Dr. Noah Drake! You're needed at Port Charles General Hospital, stat! Soap vet and rock 'n' roller Rick Springfield chatted with Weekly about his return to GENERAL HOSPITAL. MORE

— ABC

Chatting With GH's Big Alice

Bergen Williams has been playing Big Alice, the Quartermaine maid, to big laughs since 2001. We pinned The Dominator down for a few words. MORE

— Brian Lowe/JPI

Everybody Into The Pool

Filming has completed on the first feature film to be comprised primarily of daytime stars: Carpool Guy is set to launch in June. The film is the innovative baby of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Corbin Bernsen (Durant). MORE

— ABC

Rebels on the Run

With young cop Jesse Beaudry (Matt Marraccini) on the run with second generation hellion Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms), it's time to look back at how some GENERAL HOSPITAL characters who came before them went on the lam. MORE

— ABC

Every Cover Tells a Story: Nancy Lee Grahn

As SANTA BARBARA's Julia and GENERAL HOSPITAL's Alexis, Nancy Lee Grahn has played two of daytime's most spirited heroines. Take a look back at her Weekly covers. MORE

— ABC

Q&A With Constance Towers (Helena, GH)

Recently, Constance Towers briefly reprised her role as GH's cold-as-ice Helena Cassadine. Although her two-day stint was short, it was incredibly sweet for the veteran screen and stage actress. MORE

— ABC

GH's Monaco: On Cloud Nine

It's a warm November day in Los Angeles when GH's Kelly Monaco (Sam) gets a chance to call Digest. It's no surprise that the interview is taking place a few days late — Monaco has been thrown into a front-burner storyline. MORE

— ABC

GH History Lesson

In 1981, a seemingly ugly rock turned Port Charles upside-down and set one of GH's most memorable storylines in motion. MORE

— ABC

Robert Guza Jr.: The Write Stuff, Part 1

As befits a wordsmith, head writer Robert Guza Jr. had plenty of say about what to expect on his soap, GENERAL HOSPITAL, this fall — far more than we could fit in print. Here, we give him some room to run... MORE

— ABC

Seeing Green (Card)

The recent reunion of Robert and Holly on GENERAL HOSPITAL got us thinking back to the days of yore when the couple first met, prior to the arrival of Robert's first wife, Anna. .... Here's the rundown on how boy met girl and married, then fell in love. MORE

— ABC

Gotta Minute? - Julie Marie Berman

It's been over a year since Julie Marie Berman debuted as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Lesley Lu Spencer, better known as Lulu. So far it's been a wonderful ride, culminating in finally meeting and working with daytime icon Genie Francis (Laura). Here, Berman weighs in on what it was like being part of Luke and Laura's 25th wedding anniversary celebration. MORE

— Scott Garfield/ABC

The Scorpio Queen

Felicia Scorpio-Jones is GH's latest homecoming queen, returning to her family after a year away. Here, we take a look back at what she has done during her tenure in Port Chuck. MORE

— ABC

Sonny Corinthos Timeline

Those dark, sexy eyes ... those dimples ... that big gun. Could we be talking about anyone but GH's Sonny? Here's a timeline detailing his pistol-packing P.C. tenure. MORE

Anthony Geary's Awards

2006, 2004, 2000, 1999, 1982 Daytime Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actor Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer, GH)
2000, 1999 Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Lead Actor Anthony Geary (Luke, GH)
 
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