Jason Morgan (General Hospital)

Jason Morgan
Billy Miller as Jason Morgan
General Hospital character
Portrayed by	Steve Burton (1991–2012) Billy Miller (2014—) (and others)
Duration	1981–86 1991–2012 2014–
First appearance	November 11, 1981
Created by	Thom Racina and Leah Laiman
Introduced by	Gloria Monty (1981, 1991) Jill Farren Phelps (2002) Frank Valentini (2014)
Book appearances	Robin's Diary The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli
Spin-off appearances	General Hospital: Night Shift
Classification	Present; regular
Profile
Other names	Jason Quartermaine (1981–96) Jake Doe (2014–15) Jacob "Jake" Barnes (2015)
Occupation	Co-owner of The No Name/Puzzulo's (2009–12) Coffee importer (1996–2012) Mob enforcer (1996–2012) Head of ELQ Security (2015)
Residence	Port Charles, New York
Steve Burton as Jason Morgan
Family Quartermaine Parents Alan Quartermaine Susan Moore Adoptive mother Monica Quartermaine Stepfather Scott Baldwin (1982–83) Sisters Emily Quartermaine (adoptive) Half-brothers A. J. Quartermaine Half-sisters Skye Quartermaine (adoptive) Dawn Winthrop (adoptive) Spouse Brenda Barrett (2002–03) Courtney Matthews (2003–04) Sam McCall (2011–16, 2016—) Sons Jake Spencer Danny Morgan Daughters Emily Morgan Grandparents Edward Quartermaine Lila Quartermaine Aunts and uncles Bradley Ward Tracy Quartermaine Jimmy Lee Holt Nieces and nephews Lila Rae Alcazar (adoptive) Michael Corinthos First cousins Justus Ward Faith Ward Ned Ashton Dillon Quartermaine

Jason Morgan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Created by Thom Racina and Leah Laiman, he was most notably played by Daytime Emmy Award-winning actor Steve Burton, who joined the cast in 1991 and vacated the role in 2012. Jason was born offscreen in September 1981 and the character made his onscreen debut in November 1981 as the son of Dr. Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon) and his mistress, Susan Moore (Gail Ramsey), later adopted by Alan's wife Dr. Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson). As one of the longest-running characters on the show, the role was played by various child actors from 1982 to 1986. The role is currently portrayed by Billy Miller, who joined the cast in 2014.

The role was originated on November 11, 1981, by Quinn Carlson until June 3, 1982. Child actor Bryan Beck stepped into the role on September 8, 1982 to 1986.

On December 19, 1991, Burton stepped into the role on a contractual basis as a SORASed Jason Quartermaine. In November 1999, ABC confirmed that Burton had decided not to renew his contract which expired in December to pursue other opportunities. Burton last appeared on contract on January 27, 2000. In June 2000, ABC confirmed that Burton would reprise his role for a six-week stint starting on August 25, 2000 until he last appeared on October 10, 2000. In December 2000, it was announced that Burton would return to the series once again and began airing on January 29, 2001. In January 2001, Burton announced that his return was only temporary due to his commitment to film a pilot for his DreamWorks Television development deal. Whether he returned to the role full-time would depend on whether the series was picked up. The pilot was not picked up, Burton landed a role in a major motion picture leading to his departure on April 29, 2001. Burton returned to the series on contract in 2002 during May Sweeps.