Alan Quartermaine, Jr.

A. J. Quartermaine
Sean Kanan as A. J. Quartermaine
General Hospital character
Portrayed by	Gerald Hopkins (1991–92) Sean Kanan (1993–97, 2012–14) Billy Warlock (1997–2003, 2005) (and others)
Duration	1979–83 1986–89 1991–2003 2005 2012–14
First appearance	December 13, 1979
Last appearance	April 29, 2014
Created by	Pat Falken Smith and Margaret DePriest
Introduced by	Gloria Monty (1979, 1986, 1991) Jill Farren Phelps (2005) Frank Valentini (2012)
Book appearances	Robin's Diary
Classification	Former, regular
Profile
Other names	Alan James Quartermaine, Jr. Jason Adair Crane Tolliver (2008–12) Jason Morgan
Occupation	Former CEO of E.L.Q. (1999–2000, 2003, 2013) Businessman
Billy Warlock as A. J. Quartermaine
Family Quartermaine Parents Alan Quartermaine Monica Quartermaine Sisters Emily Quartermaine (adoptive) Half-brothers Jason Morgan Half-sisters Skye Quartermaine (adoptive) Dawn Winthrop Spouse Carly Corinthos (1999–2000) Courtney Matthews (2002–05) Sons Michael Corinthos Grandparents Edward Quartermaine Lila Quartermaine Aunts and uncles Bradley Ward Tracy Quartermaine Jimmy Lee Holt Nieces and nephews Lila Rae Alcazar (adoptive) Jake Spencer Danny Morgan Emily Morgan First cousins Justus Ward Faith Ward Ned Ashton Dillon Quartermaine

A.J. Quartermaine is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. Born on-screen in 1979 as the only biological child of the iconic Drs Alan and Monica Quartermaine, A.J. was SORASed in 1991, revising his birth year to 1972. The role has been most notably portrayed by actors Sean Kanan from 1993 to 1997, and Billy Warlock from 1997 to 2003, with a brief return in 2005. Kanan made his on-screen return as A.J. on October 26, 2012 after a 15-year absence. Kanan announced in March 2014 that he would once again be leaving the series, voicing his disappointment over the writing for the character.

The newborn A.J. was portrayed by child actor Eric Kroh from 1979 to 1983. Abraham Geary briefly stepped into the role in 1983. The role was also portrayed by Jason Marsden (1986–1988), Christopher Nelson (1988), Justin Whalin (April 1988 – 1989). On June 20, 1991, Gerald Hopkins stepped in the role of A.J. on contract and last appeared on December 30, 1992. The role was recast with Sean Kanan, who made his first appearance in the role on February 16, 1993. Kanan last appeared in the role on June 10, 1997. Kanan received a nomination for the Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Newcomer for his portrayal of A.J. in 1994.

Following Kanan's departure, actor Billy Warlock was hired for the role of A.J., and he made his debut on June 13, 1997. In 2003, Warlock earned a pre-nomination for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of A.J.. Warlock departed from the series in December 2003, amongst rumors that he was fired after disputes with show executives; the network replied his exit was due to lack of storyline.