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Mac Scorpio

Mac Scorpio
John J. York as Mac Scorpio.jpg
General Hospital character
Portrayed by John J. York
Duration 1991–
First appearance February 14, 1991
Created by Gene Palumbo
Introduced by Gloria Monty
Book appearances Robin's Diary
The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli
Spin-off
appearances
Port Charles
General Hospital: Night Shift
Crossover
appearances
All My Children
Classification Present; recurring
Profile
Other names Malcolm Scorpio
Occupation
  • Manager/Bartender at The Floating Rib

Former

  • Police Chief of Port Charles
  • Private Investigator
  • Owner of the Outback
Residence MetroCourt Hotel
1420 Courts Lane
Port Charles, New York

Former

Mac Scorpio is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. The role was originated by John J. York in February 1991. He is the husband of Felicia Scorpio-Jones and the stepfather of Maxie and Georgie Jones. Mac's birthday is January 18.

York was hired by returning executive producer, Gloria Monty in December 1990. York made his first appearance on February 14, 1991. York had previously auditioned for two other roles on GH but was rejected. In late 1999, it was reported that York could possibly depart from the series as he was in contract negotiations. However, York renewed his contract for another year. In November 2001, York was taken from off contract and began appearing on a recurring basis. In the spring of 2003, York re-signed with the series and began appearing on a contractual basis once again. York was once again dropped from contract status, in November 2014, following confirmation from the series. York crossed over to All My Children on October 8, 2001 when Mac learned his former sister-in-law Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) was alive.

The character was introduced as a plot device by Monty to delve into Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) background. The character was described as "shifty" and "unreliable" who Robert holds a grudge against. Despite his brother initially hating him, Mac never becomes a villain, and he even manages to rebuild his relationship with his brother. Prior to his Port Charles arrival, Mac works as a hired hand on boating trips. York got help from Rogers on his Australian accent. However, Monty advised him to worry more about the scene then the accent which has since taken a back seat. Nancy Reichardt described Mac as being "carefree" and "mischievous." According to York, in response to Mac's sudden infatuation with Dominique Stanton (Tawny Fere Ellis), Mac has an "accessibility to love right now." York implied that this behavior stems from Mac's time as a longshoreman.


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