12 Famous 'General Hospital' Alums

James Franco is going to do a two-month stint on General Hospital, which is puzzling, sure, but he's not the first celeb to hit Port Charles. Some of these people even starred after they were "famous," just like Jimmy. Educate yourselves.

• 1. Demi Moore

  

  as Jackie Templeton, 1982-1983

• 2. John Stamos

  

  as Blackie Parrish, 1982-1984

• 3. Elizabeth Taylor

  as Helena Cassadine, 1981

• 4. Ricky Martin

  

  as Miguel Morez, 1994-1996

• 5. Sammy Davis Jr.

  as Eddie Phillips, 1983

• 6. Amber Tamblyn

  as Emily Quartermaine, 1995-2001 (SIX YEARS, and now she's dating David Cross. No idea what to make of this.)

• 7. George Takei

  

  as Mr. Diem, 1985

• 8. Kristin Davis

  

  as Betsy Chilson, 1991 (photo OBVIOUSLY not from General Hospital)

• 9. Mark Hamill

  

  as Kent Murray, 1972-1973 (Again, photo not from GH, but he looks pretty good here. I'm excited to see Star Wars now.)

• 10. Leonard Nimoy

  

  as Bernie Smith, 1963 (screenshot from Bonanza, sorry)

• 11. Richard Simmons

  

  as Himself (of course), 1979-1980

• 12. Barry Williams

  

  as Hannibal, 1984