Jasper Jacks

General Hospital character

Portrayed by

Ingo Rademacher
Gideon Emery (temp. 2008)

Duration

1996–2013
2016–

First appearance

January 31, 1996

Created by

Claire Labine

Introduced by

Wendy Riche (1996)
Frank Valentini (2016)

Book appearances

The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli

Classification

Present; recurring

Profile

Occupation

Hotelier
Corporate raider
Shareholder of ELQ Industries

Residence

Australia

Parents	John Jacks Jane Jacks
Brothers	Jerry Jacks
Spouse	Miranda Jamison (pre–1996) Brenda Barrett (1996) Alexis Davis (1999–2000) Skye Quartermaine (2002–03) Courtney Matthews (2005–06) Carly Corinthos (2007–13)
Daughters	Josslyn Jacks
Stepsons	Michael Corinthos (2007–13) Morgan Corinthos (2007–13)

Parents	John Jacks Jane Jacks
Brothers	Jerry Jacks
Spouse	Miranda Jamison (pre–1996) Brenda Barrett (1996) Alexis Davis (1999–2000) Skye Quartermaine (2002–03) Courtney Matthews (2005–06) Carly Corinthos (2007–13)
Daughters	Josslyn Jacks
Stepsons	Michael Corinthos (2007–13) Morgan Corinthos (2007–13)

Jasper "Jax" Jacks is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital. He has been portrayed off-and-on by actor Ingo Rademacher since 1996. The role was temporarily portrayed by Gideon Emery during Rademacher's absence in January 2008.

The role of Jasper "Jax" Jacks was originated by German born, Australian native actor Ingo Rademacher who debuted in the role on January 31, 1996. In April 2000, Rademacher announced his decision to not sign a new contract with the series, and would vacate the role of Jasper. On his departure, Rademacher said in a statement, "I haven't really built up my resumé. I think [daytime] was a good move. And especially being on General Hospital, the best daytime show, I think. But there are other things I'd like to do." Following his departure, the actor signed onto the NBC primetime series, Titans. In April 2001, it was rumored that Rademacher would make his way back to General Hospital, despite being interested in the role of "Colin" on the NBC Daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, a potential love interest of the character Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves). That month, further speculation led to many to believe that Rademacher would return to his daytime home following the cancellation of Titans and his rumored deal with Days of our Lives failing to provide any truth. It was later confirmed that Rademacher was to return to the series in June 2001. He returned on-screen July 30, 2001.

In September 2004, following being quoted as being "burned out", Rademacher was rumored to be making an exit from his daytime home once again, however the rumors turned out to be false. In May 2011, it was announced that Rademacher had been fired from the series following a noticeable decline in Jasper's airtime on the series. Rademacher last aired in July 2011, before returning in August in what he stated was expected to be the first of many guest appearances on the series.

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