History of Steve Burton (actor) in Timeline

Steve Burton is an American television actor renowned for his long-standing role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital, which he played from 1991 to 2012 and again from 2017 to 2021, and then again beginning in 2024. He also portrayed Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, Burton voiced Cloud Strife in various Square Enix productions, including Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and the Kingdom Hearts series, demonstrating his versatility beyond daytime television.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 28, 1970: Steve Burton's Birth

On June 28, 1970, Jack Stephen Burton was born, marking the beginning of his life and eventual career as an American television actor.

1987: First Major Role in Out of This World

In 1987, Steve Burton secured his first major role as Chris Fuller on Out of This World.

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1988: Appeared on Days of Our Lives

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

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1991: Started on General Hospital

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

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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 on General Hospital.

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January 16, 1999: Married Sheree Gustin

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

2001: The Last Castle Movie Appearance

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: Taken Miniseries Role

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

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September 5, 2003: Birth of Daughter Makena Grace

On September 5, 2003, Steve Burton and Sheree Gustin welcomed their first daughter, Makena Grace.

March 26, 2006: Birth of Son Jack Marshall

On March 26, 2006, Steve Burton and Sheree Gustin welcomed their son, Jack Marshall.

2007: Appeared 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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2011: Michelle Lundstrom's daughter Lilah Born

In 2011, Michelle Lundstrom's daughter, Lilah, was born from a previous relationship. Steve Burton later married Michelle.

August 28, 2012: Confirmed Exit from General Hospital

On August 28, 2012, Steve Burton confirmed that he would be leaving 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 after an extended run.

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January 29, 2013: Joined 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: Joined The Young and the Restless

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

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July 7, 2014: Birth of Daughter Brooklyn Faith

On July 7, 2014, Steve Burton and Sheree Gustin welcomed their second daughter, Brooklyn Faith.

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

On October 6, 2016, Steve Burton announced on social media that he would not be renewing his contract with The Young and the Restless and would be leaving his role as Dylan McAvoy.

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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 reprised his role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital, marking his return to the series.

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2019: Played Drew Cain in Flashbacks

In 2019, Steve Burton played the role of Drew Cain, the twin brother of Jason Morgan, in flashback scenes on General Hospital, with Shiloh Archer.

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November 2021: Fired 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: Second Departure from General Hospital

In 2021, Steve Burton departed from General Hospital for the second time.

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April 2022: Joined Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem

In April 2022, it was announced that Steve Burton had joined the cast of Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, reprising his former role as Harris Michaels.

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May 2022: Separation Announcement

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

July 2022: Filed for Divorce

In July 2022, Steve Burton filed for divorce from Sheree Gustin, citing irreconcilable differences and listing March 1 as the date of separation.

December 2023: Divorce Finalized

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: Completed Filming for Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem

In January 2024, Steve Burton announced that he had completed filming for his role in 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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