History of Steve Burton (actor) in Timeline

Jack Stephen "Steve" Burton is an American television actor renowned for his long-standing portrayal of Jason Morgan on General Hospital (1991-2012, 2017-2021, 2024). He also played Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless (2013-2017). In 2019, he portrayed Jason Morgan's twin brother Drew Cain in flashbacks. Burton also gained recognition as the voice of Cloud Strife in several Square Enix projects, notably Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and the Kingdom Hearts series.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 28, 1970: Birth of Jack Stephen Burton

On June 28, 1970, Jack Stephen Burton was born. He is an American television actor.

1987: Role as Chris Fuller on Out of This World

In 1987, Steve Burton's first major role was as surfer Chris Fuller on Out of This World.

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1988: Role as Harris Michaels on Days of Our Lives

In 1988, Steve Burton appeared as Harris Michaels on Days of Our Lives.

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1991: Portrayal of Jason Morgan on General Hospital

In 1991, Steve Burton began his portrayal of Jason Morgan on General Hospital, a role he would become best known for.

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1991: Playing Jason Quartermaine on General Hospital

In 1991, Steve Burton began playing Jason Quartermaine, later renamed Jason Morgan, on the daytime soap opera General Hospital.

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1998: Daytime Emmy Award

In 1998, Steve Burton won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in General Hospital.

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January 16, 1999: Marriage to Sheree Gustin

On January 16, 1999, Steve Burton married Sheree Gustin.

2001: Appearance in The Last Castle

In 2001, Steve Burton appeared in the movie The Last Castle as Captain Peretz alongside Robert Redford and James Gandolfini.

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2002: Appearance in Taken

In 2002, Steve Burton appeared in the science fiction miniseries Taken as Russell Keys.

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2003: Birth of Daughter Makena

In 2003, Steve Burton's daughter Makena was born.

2006: Birth of Son Jack

In 2006, Steve Burton's son Jack was born.

2007: Appearance in General Hospital: Night Shift

In 2007, Steve Burton appeared as Jason in the first season of General Hospital: Night Shift.

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August 28, 2012: Confirmation of Exit from General Hospital

On August 28, 2012, Steve Burton confirmed that he would exit General Hospital in October.

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2012: Departure from General Hospital

In 2012, Steve Burton left his role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital.

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January 29, 2013: Joining The Young and the Restless

On January 29, 2013, Steve Burton joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Dylan McAvoy.

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2013: Joining The Young and the Restless

In 2013, Steve Burton joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Dylan McAvoy.

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2014: Birth of Daughter Brooklyn

In 2014, Steve Burton's daughter Brooklyn was born.

October 6, 2016: Announcement of Exit from The Young and the Restless

On October 6, 2016, Steve Burton announced on social media that he would not renew his deal with The Young and the Restless.

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June 2017: Return to General Hospital Announced

In June 2017, ABC Daytime announced that Steve Burton would be returning to General Hospital.

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2017: Return to General Hospital

In 2017, Steve Burton returned to General Hospital, reprising his role as Jason Morgan.

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2019: Playing Drew Cain in Flashbacks

In 2019, Steve Burton played the role of Morgan's twin brother, Drew Cain, in flashbacks with Shiloh Archer.

November 2021: Firing from General Hospital

In November 2021, Steve Burton was fired from General Hospital due to his refusal to comply with the production's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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2021: Departure from General Hospital

In 2021, Steve Burton left his role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital.

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April 2022: Joining Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem

In April 2022, Steve Burton joined the cast of Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem in his former role as Harris Michaels.

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May 2022: Announcement of Separation from Sheree Gustin

In May 2022, Steve Burton announced he and Sheree Gustin had separated and that he was not the father of the child Gustin was pregnant with.

July 2022: Filing for Divorce

In July 2022, Steve Burton filed for divorce from Sheree Gustin, citing 'irreconcilable differences'.

December 2023: Finalization of Divorce

In December 2023, Steve Burton's divorce from Sheree Gustin was finalized, with the couple sharing legal and joint custody of their three children.

January 2024: Completion of Filming for Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem and Return to General Hospital Announced

In January 2024, Steve Burton announced that he had completed filming for Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem the month prior. That same month, it was announced that he would reprise the role of Jason Morgan on General Hospital.

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