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Bio

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Steve Burton (Jason, GH)

Steve Burton was born in Indianapolis, IN and raised in Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL. The only child of divorced parents, Burton spent his childhood living with his optician mother in the Midwest. At age 16, he went to Beverly Hills, CA to visit his father, a jockey and real-estate manager. MORE

Interviews

Interviews With Steve

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Five Minutes With Steve Burton

In 1996, Jason Quartermaine was set to follow in his family's medical footsteps until a car crash caused by his drunken brother, AJ, left the young man with irreparable brain damage. Jason underwent a severe personality transformation... Here, Steve Burton reflects on the changes in Jason through the years. MORE

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Burton on Jason's Daddy Dilemma

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Steve Burton (Jason) finds himself at the heart of a complicated quadrangle, and he's trying hard to reconcile with it. Elizabeth is pregnant with Jason's baby, but passing it off as new husband Lucky’s. Jason, who knows the truth, has agreed to keep mum to protect his child and live-in love, Sam. MORE

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Steve Burton's Five Greatest GH Moments

Steve Burton debuted on GENERAL HOSPITAL as straight-laced, aspiring doctor Jason Quartermaine, the pride and joy of his wealthy family. Then, a brain injury transformed him into mob man Jason Morgan. Needless to say, it's been an interesting and unforgettable ride. Now, Burton shares his five most memorable Jason moments. MORE

Interviews Mentioning Jason/Steve

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Natalia Livingston's Five Greatest GH Moments

Inheriting the role of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Emily Quartermaine from powerhouse actress Amber Tamblyn was a daunting task, but Natalia Livingston has made the character her own. Read on for her list of the top five Port Charles moments she'll always remember. MORE

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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

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From The Mouth Of M'fundo

Despite the fact that GH decided to kill off the character of Justus, a role that M'fundo Morrison stepped into in 2003, the actor went ahead with his scheduled fan event during the recent GH Fan Club Weekend. Digest caught up with the actor at his party to discuss his departure — and what's next. MORE

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Morrison Joins the Justus League

GENERAL HOSPITAL's M'fundo Morrison (Justus) tees off on practicing law in Port Charles, good causes, being a golf junkie — and punctuation. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Steve

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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

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Top 10 GH T-Shirt Suggestions

On a show filled with macho mobsters, the smart/foolish women who love them, rowdy 20-somethings, manic middle-agers and a few sad sacks, GENERAL HOSPITAL provides ample fodder for catchy slogans. Here is a list of the top 10 GH T-shirts we would love to see. MORE

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Fan-Tastic

GH's annual Fan Club Weekend is held every July at the Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City, CA... If you couldn't make it this year, take a sneak peek at Digest's Tom Stacy's reporter's notebook. MORE

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Fan-tastic!

Any real soap fan has a story to tell about meeting his/her favorite star, and Tami Edwards is no different. The longtime fan attended the GENERAL HOSPITAL fan club weekend in Los Angeles last August with her sister, Susan Rice, and got up close and personal with Steve Burton (Jason). MORE

Features Mentioning Jason/Steve

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In His Own Words

Love him or hate him, the presence of Damien Milhouse Spinelli has made Port Charles a more colorful place. And since the self-professed "Jackal" of the Internet never met a nickname he didn't like, see if you can match the "Spinelli-ism" with its corresponding P.C. resident. Give yourself one point for each correct answer. MORE

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Metro Court Quiz: The Big Bang!

GENERAL HOSPITAL took viewers on a 16-hour-plus adventure ride during the explosive Metro Court hostage storyline. But how closely were you paying attention to the twists and turns during the crisis? Take this quiz to find out. MORE

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In His Own Words, Pt. 2

Much like the Port Charles mafia, the lanky but lovable Spinelli has grown on us, too. Part of The Jackal's geeky charm is his never-ending stream of nicknames for every resident he comes across. In Digest's second ultimate moniker challenge, see if you can match the "Spinelli-ism" with its corresponding P.C. citizen. MORE

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GH: Ultimate Carly Quiz

In-your-face and tough has nails, Carly has been a GENERAL HOSPITAL mainstay since she first strolled into Port Charles back in 1996. Over the years the character has been transformed from a conniving vixen to a stalwart heroine. Take the following quiz to see just how well you know the Port Charles spitfire. MORE

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What's In A Name?

In honor of Luke's bride Tracy, also known as "Spanky Buns," take this quick quiz to see if you can determine who is the object of the following term of endearment, innocuous moniker, pet name, pseudonym or downright slam. MORE

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GH: Who Am I? (Experts Only Edition)

Devout GENERAL HOSPITAL fans know all the nitty-gritty details about their favorite character's lives. But what about the actors and actresses who portray them? Test your knowledge by identifying the cast members who bring your favorite Port Charles citizens to life. MORE

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GH FAQs

How many times have Sonny and Carly been married?
What was the name of the planet that Casey the alien was from?
Who is the longest-running cast member of GH? MORE

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Reporter's Notebook

The 10th annual Super Soap Weekend, held at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, FL, was a must for any ABC Daytime fan. But if you couldn't make it to see the stars in the Sunshine State, fear not. Take a glance at Tom Stacy's notepad for some GHL tidbits that didn't make it into Digest. MORE

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Fanfare: Behind The Scenes At GH's Annual Fan Club Weekend

From July 8-11, fans gathered at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, CA, to attend GENERAL HOSPITAL's Fan Club Weekend. If you weren't able to make it out West (or if you want to relive the days) here are some highlights from the different events. MORE

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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

Timelines

Timelines Mentioning Jason

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Sonny Days With Carly

The tumultuous relationship of Sonny and Carly Corinthos has been a mainstay of GENERAL HOSPITAL for years. Take a look back at their dynamic pairing. MORE

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Coming In On Q

Port Charles' quirky Qs have been a mainstay on GENERAL HOSPITAL for 27 years - and counting! Take a walk with us down memory lane, one year at a time. MORE

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The Tales of Carly Corinthos

Seduced her mother's husband? Check. Shot a former love in open court? Check. Held captive in a panic room? Check. Catch up on the wild history of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Carly Roberts Corinthos. MORE

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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

Steve Burton's Awards

1998 Daytime Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor (Jason Quartermaine, GH)
2003 Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Supporting Actor (Jason, GH)
1999 Soap Opera Digest Award
Hottest Male Star (Jason, GH)
1997-98 Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Younger Lead Actor (Jason, GH)