Michael Dietz (Dr. Joe Scanlon)
Michael Dietz originated the role of Dr. Joe Scanlon. Determined, confident and a straight shooter, Joe Scanlon has embarked on a career of a lifetime as one of the interns at General Hospital.  Joe has a short fuse for most of the world, but boundless compassion for his patients.  He has been able to overcome his modest upbringing to reach all his dreams.  Joe has everything he has ever wanted -- except the one woman he cannot have.

Dietz most recently appeared as Alan Michael on "Guiding Light."  Other television credits include guest starring roles on the series "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Baywatch"; "Someone's Watching," a television movie, and the pilot, "Nowhere Fast." Dietz was born in Allison Park, PA, near Pittsburgh, and attended Pennsylvania State University, where he became interested in acting.  Following his sophomore year, Dietz drove cross country and met his manager when he tagged along with a friend who was catering a party for Woody Harrelson. Recently, Dietz moved into a new home where he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend.  He also enjoys working out, running and playing his guitar.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Allison Park, PA
BIRTHDATE: Feb. 10
HEIGHT: 6'1"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown 

Ms. Hadley was born in Seattle and grew up in Arlington, Washington, the youngest of four children.  A graduate of Pepperdine University, Ms. Hadley earned a BFA in theater.  She went on to study acting in New York and Los Angeles.  Her extensive theatrical credits include: "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday," at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, "The Heidi Chronicles," and most recently "Moonpoppies" at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Ms. Hadley appeared in the feature film Jerry Maguire" with Tom Cruise.  Television credits include guest starring roles on "Partners," "Hercules" and "Melrose Place." Helping people is something about which Ms. Hadley feels strongly, and in her spare time she volunteers for various causes. She especially enjoys skiing, gardening and cooking.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Seattle, WA
BIRTHDATE: Jan. 11
HEIGHT: 5'9"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown 

Ms. Hammon was born in Orlando, Florida, and received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Florida State University, where she appeared in many theatrical productions.  Ms. Hammon always knew that she wanted to be an actress; and at the age of 15, began auditioning and won the role of a "bubble-headed cheerleader" in cable's "Superforce."  Other television credits include "The Young & The Restless," and most recently she appeared in the television movie "Killing Mr. Griffin." Theatrical credits include "Parenthood," "The Bodyguard" and "Wilder Napalm." A committed activist, Ms. Hammon is involved with the AIDS Foundation and is participating in the AIDS Dance-A-Thon. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys swing dancing, ballet, jazz and ballroom dancing. She is skilled in martial arts training, specializing in choung nbu and t'ai chi.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Orlando, FL
BIRTHDATE: March 7
HEIGHT: 5'7"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Dark Brown 

Ms. Herring was an Air Force child, born in Enid, Oklahoma.  But she calls Jennings, Louisiana, her home because all of her close relatives live there now.  She attended 15 different schools -- including four high schools -- in ten states and Puerto Rico.  That was the result of her father's numerous transfers in the service. Ms. Herring graduated from Wooden High School in Fairfax, Virginia, and from Louisiana State University with a degree in psychology.  She took an acting class during her senior year in college, but with no occupational intent.  In her sophomore year, Ms. Herring won the 1977 Miss Virginia beauty contest, and in 1978 was runner-up in the Miss USA pageant. After college graduation, Ms. Herring moved to New York City and worked as a model, even though she had been accepted by the graduate schools of three Los Angeles universities: USC, UCLA and Loyola-Marymount.  Before leaving New York, she appeared in several off-Broadway productions and studied at the Actors Company. In 1980, Ms. Herring went to Los Angeles with divided ambitions.  She pursued her acting career, but studied for a time at Loyola-Marymount, getting what she calls "half a Master's."  Acting had a stronger attraction, and Ms. Herring made her dramatic debut in the theatrical film, "Roller Boogie." Ms. Herring's television credits include "Riptide," Arthur Hailey's "Hotel," "The Colbys" (appearing twice as Ricardo Montalban's secretary, Lena), "T.J. Hooker" and "L.A. Law."  She has also appeared in a number of national commercials. In 1992, Ms. Herring switched soaps and joined the cast of "Days of Our Lives" as villainess Lisanne Gardner, but she rejoined her " General Hospital" family six months later. Ms. Herring has been nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy Award (1989-90 and 1991-92 seasons) as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.  Ms. Herring has won three Soap Opera Awards as Best Villainess in daytime television and this year received another one as Hottest Female Performer. A natural and avid athlete, Ms. Herring is a frequent participant in charity tennis and skiing events.  She also enjoys daily workouts, horseback riding, hiking and racquetball.  Ms. Herring put her skills to the test when she trained and performed a high wire act for a special episode, "Circus of the Stars." On May 9, 1981, Ms. Herring married actor Wayne Northrop, whom she had met a year earlier in acting class.  They live in the secluded Topanga Canyon area of Los Angeles with their young sons, Hank and Grady.  The family shares their home with a virtual zoo that includes horses, two Labradors, Angus the cow dog, three cats and the "Cluck Family," a collection of chickens.  They also have a working cattle ranch in Northern California, which Ms. Herring and Mr. Northrop run in accordance with their environmental beliefs. Both actors are firmly committed to several environmental and wildlife causes.  Since 1980, Ms. Herring has been involved with the Defenders of Wildlife organization.  She has also devoted her energies to the preservation of wolves, bears and exotic birds.  In her own words, Ms. Herring elaborates her enthusiasm for these causes, "I truly believe that if I wasn't in the acting profession, I'd most likely be working to protect our wildlife and their habitats, perhaps as a lobbyist in Sacramento or Washington, D.C."

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Enid, OK
BIRTHDATE: Sept. 22
HEIGHT: 5'7"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Hazel 

Hillis was born in Suffern, New York, and grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, with his parents, two sisters and brother. He picked up his unusual nickname (his given name is Robert) while in the third grade playing with frogs, and enjoying the sounds that they make. During his junior year at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Hillis was discovered by a modeling agent. After graduation, Hillis traveled to Paris where he landed various print campaigns such as Versace, Armani and Catalyst Cologne.  Upon returning to the states, Hillis came to Los Angeles during the spring of 1996 and landed a role on an episode of "Baywatch Nights" and a Braun commercial. Hillis is thrilled to be a part of "Port Charles" and describes it as a dream come true.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Suffern, NY
BIRTHDATE: Nov. 21
HEIGHT: 6'1"
HAIR: Blond
EYES: Blue 

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Lindstrom was introduced to acting by his father, an advertising executive who also directed commercials.  Lindstrom also studied music as a drummer, eventually attending the University of Oregon studying music and drama. Moving to Los Angeles, Lindstrom studied with many of the most prominent acting teachers, including Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler and others, while sustaining himself with bartending jobs.  His first professional acting assignment, in fact, was playing a bartender in the ABC series, "Call to Glory."  Lindstrom's additional TV credits include the Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker saga, "Fall From Grace"; and the movie for television, "The Alamo, Thirteen Days to Glory," with Alec Baldwin.  Lindstrom also had a role on "Santa Barbara" from 1985-86. In feature films, Lindstrom was seen in "Point of Seduction" with Andrew Stevens and Morgan Fairchild; and "Listen to Me" with Roy Scheider and Kirk Cameron.  A talented musician and drummer, Lindstrom has recorded an album, "Feel Free to Do So," with his group, The High Lonesome. An active athlete, Lindstrom is a skilled scuba diver, an avid skier and an expert in martial arts.  Lindstrom also enjoys traveling, having backpacked through much of Europe and the United States.  He and actress Eileen Davidson recently were married; they live in Southern California.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Medford, OR
BIRTHDATE: Oct. 18
HEIGHT: 6'1"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown 

Like his character, Mr. Longley uses a wheelchair since a car accident a few weeks before he turned eighteen.  He survived a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down.  But he never gave up his goal of becoming an actor, something he had dreamed of since he was five years old. After appearing in a Ralph Lauren Polo print ad, he caught the attention of casting agents and landed a role on the television series "Another World."  Other television credits include "Vanishing Son" and "Burning Zone."  He appeared on stage in a one-man show that he also wrote called "Courting Darkness." Mr. Longley is the founder of the non-profit organization SOWOHO, Spirit of the Wounded Horse, Inc., which helps underprivileged Native Americans with physical disabilities.  In November, 1990, he traveled to Egypt and conducted research on disability-related issues. Longley is a vegetarian and in his spare time enjoys swimming, tennis, yoga, and photography.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Cleveland, Ohio
BIRTHDATE: June 23
HEIGHT: 6'
HAIR: Black/white
EYES: Brown 

Ms. Morgan received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1989 and garnered an additional Emmy nomination in 1986 as Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Angie Hubbard in the ABC drama "All My Children."  Ms. Morgan went on to portray the character of Dr. Angie Hubbard  in ABC's "Loving" and "The City." Her acting career began in high school in New York's South Bronx when she landed the role of Puck in a musical version of "A midsummer Night's Dream."  She became involved in workshops run by the Negro Ensemble Company and the New Federal Theatre, which led to a Broadway role in Ron Milner's "What the Wine Sellers Buy."  She toured with the national company for a year, and since then has also appeared off-Broadway in "Does the Tiger Wear a Necktie?"; and in Los Angeles productions of "My Sister, My Sister" and "Once in a Wifetime." Ms. Morgan appeared as Alex Haley's aunt, Elizabeth Harvey, in "Roots: The Next Generation."  She also received critical acclaim for her roles in the television movies, "The Jesse Owens Story" and "Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Jeter Story."  She guest-starred in numerous primetime television series such as "The Cosby Show," "Generations," "A Different World," "Herman's Head" and "Roc."  Ms. Morgan stars in the theatrical film "Eve's Bayou" -- due for release this fall -- with Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield and Vondie Curtis Hall. Ms. Morgan was recently married to photographer Donn Thompson.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Dunn, NC
BIRTHDATE: Sept. 20
HEIGHT: 5'3"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown 

A native of New England, North was born in Connecticut and raised in Rhode Island.  He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a baseball scholarship and received a degree in journalism.   North later went on to Boston where he did graduate work in Communications at Emerson College.  After nearly a year as a reporter in New Jersey, he moved to New York City to pursue a career as an actor and stand-up comedian.  With a natural flair for comic impressions, Nolan keeps his castmates laughing. His efforts eventually led him to Hollywood and the wonderful town of "Port Charles." In his spare time, North is an avid golfer and fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: New Haven, CT
BIRTHDATE: Oct. 31
HEIGHT: 6'1"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown 

Pickett was born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho.  He received his B.A. degree in acting at Boise State University, and his M.F.A. in acting from UCLA, and appeared in numerous theatrical productions at both schools. His first professional role was as a guest star on the television mini-series "Rags to Riches."  Other television credits include "China Beach," "Mr. Belvedere," "Dragnet," "Jake and the Fatman," "Days of Our Lives," "Perry Mason" and "Matlock." Pickett is married to Elena, a national sales manager, and they are the parents of two daughters, Maegan, nine, and Michaela, five.  He enjoys most sports -- including football, basketball, baseball and skiing.  He is an expert roper and western rider.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Spokane, WA
BIRTHDATE: Feb. 10
HEIGHT: 5'11"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Green 

Raised in Fremont, CA, Ms. Pinson is a newcomer to daytime television, having starred in various television commercials.  Her film credits include "Sgt. Bilko," "Unstrung Heroes" and "Mambo Kings." After Ms. Pinson auditioned for the role of Eve, she took a trip to Egypt and had to wait two weeks to find out if she had won the role.  Anxious to learn the outcome, Ms. Pinson called her manager daily from Egypt, but ultimately was back home when she discovered that she had landed the role. Ms. Pinson's many interests include target shooting, collecting Barbie dolls, reading horror novels, traveling and going to the movies with her girlfriends.  Additionally, she is an animal lover and is looking forward to becoming more involved in animal based charities. Ms. Pinson resides in Los Angeles.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Palo Alto, CA
BIRTHDATE: Nov. 7
HEIGHT: 5'7"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown 

Shriner also appeared in the daytime dramas, "Texas" and "Rituals"; and the ABC miniseries, "War and Remembrance"; Echo," USA Television's "Crying Child" with Mariel Hemingway; and various theatrical movies including "Vendetta," "Kidnapped" and "Angel III." Shriner recently spent some time in Florence, Italy, where he taught a theater class through UCLA.  While there, he traveled throughout Italy, enjoying the sights of Positano. Shriner has been nominated for several Daytime Emmy awards and has been honored with numerous Soap Opera awards.  His return to daytime is an exciting one for him and he looks forward to the adventure and obstacles that lie ahead for his character.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: New York, NY
BIRTHDATE: Dec. 6
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR: Blond
EYES: Blue 

Carly was first noticed by her on-screen father, Kin Shriner, when he spotted her effervescent smile in a Shake 'N Bake commercial.  Carly's other commercial credits include Osco Drugstore and Ziploc. Carly, her parents and little brother Hunter relocated from their home in Indianapolis to Los Angeles.  In her spare time, Carly enjoys playing soccer, swimming and riding ponies.

VITAL STATS
BIRTHPLACE: Valparaiso, IN
BIRTHDATE: Oct. 18
HEIGHT:4'
HAIR: Blonde
EYES: Blue