last played by Michael Dietz (1996-97). Previously played by Rick Hearst (1990-96), Carl Evans (1987-89). Son of Alan Spaulding and Hope Bauer Spaulding. Married to Lucy Cooper. Adopted brother of Phillip. Nephew of Alexandra and Amanda. Grandson of Mike Bauer, great-nephew of Ed Bauer. Cousin of Nick, Rick, and Michelle. Previously married to Harley Cooper, Blake Thorpe, and Eleni Andros. Previously involved with Dinah Marler, Tangie Hill. Former President of Spaulding Enterprises. Left Springfield for parts unknown in early 1997.

last played by Marj Dusay (1993-97). Previously played by Beverlee McKinsey (1984-92). Daughter of Brandon Spaulding. Sister of Alan and Amanda. Mother of Nick (aka Nick McHenry) and Lujack (aka Brandon Luvonaczek). Aunt of Alan-Michael, and Phillip. Previously married to Baron Leo Von Halkein and Roger Thorpe. Previously involved with Eric Luvonaczek (Lujack and Nick's father), Locke Walls, H.B. Lewis, and Fletcher Reade. Left Springfield to visit Nick and Susan in Europe.

last played by Gregory Burke (1989-96). Previously played by Brian McElroy (1991). Adopted son of Fletcher Reade. Son of Maeve Stoddard Sampson Reade and Kyle Sampson. Brother of Meg. Nephew of Billy Lewis. Best friend and cousin of Bill Lewis. Student in high school. Currently attending a distant prep school.

played by Frank Beaty (1995-96). Intermittently played by Marc Wolf (1996). Brother of Cassie. Raped Lucy Cooper. Killed his own pet kitten, Lucky Fowler, Nadine Cooper, and Patrick Cutter. Disguised himself as Marian Crane to work as an accountant at Spaulding Enterprises in order to get close to Lucy and Alan-Michael. Later kidnapped Lucy and tried to kill Alan-Michael. Now committed to a mental institution, but has assumed the persona of Marian Crane.

played by Melissa Hayden (1991-97). Daughter of Sean Reardon. Mother of Peter. Sister of Matt. niece of Nola, Ed, Maureen, Chelsea, Tony. Cousin of Michelle, Alan-Michael, Stacey, J. Granddaughter of Bea Reardon. Previously involved with Elvis, Hart (Peter's father), Dylan, Skunk. Runs the Boardinghouse and Company. Bridget was doing her best to break up Dinah and Hart, so she could have Hart. Hart let her know he didn't care about her that way. Dylan visited early in the year. Bridget returned the favor, visiting him recently. They decided to reconcile so Bridget left Springfield to live with Dylan.

played by Nina Landey (1995-96). Sister of Brent.

played by Tandy Cronyn (1995-96). Mother of Abigail. Adopted family of Rebecca Blume. Married to Max. Lives in the community of Goshen. Briefly visited Springfield to see that her daughter received treatment for migraine headaches. Left Abigail in Springfield to study sign language and returned to Goshen. Charlotte returned briefly to check in on her daughter. When she saw Abigail's new look, she freaked and said she would disown her. Then before she left she capitulated and told Abby that she would never disown her no matter what the community did.

played by Russell Curry (1995-96). Previously played by Monti Sharp (pictured, 1995-95). Son of Vivian and Charles. Brother of Gilly Grant. Previously married to Gabriella Lopez. Previously involved with Cat Speakes. Best friend of Bridget. Currently works for Griffin Williams at a distant office.

last played by Peter Simon(1981-84, 86-96). Previously played by Robert Gentry (1966-69), Mart Hulswit (1969-81), Richard Van Vleet (1984-86). Son of Bert and Bill Bauer. Father of Rick and Michelle. Brother of Mike, half-brother of Hillary. Uncle of Hope, Bridget, Matt. Great Uncle of Alan-Michael and Peter. Godfather of Kelly Nelson. Engaged to Eve Guthrie until her death. Widower of Maureen (Michelle's adopted mother). Previously married to Holly, Rita Stapleton, Leslie Jackson (Rick's mother). Previously involved with Janet Mason, Vanessa, Claire Ramsey (Michelle's mother), Lillian Raines. Former Chief of Staff at Cedars Hospital. Received a grant from John Hopkin's to do research. Currently in Africa researching the disease that killed Eve.

played by ___ (1997). Fromer nurse at the Northside Fertility Clinic. Now works at Cedars. Has not yet returned from her spa vacation, thanks to Annie's blackmail. Performed the procedure to artificially inseminate Annie after hours at the clinic.

played by Amelia Marshall (1989-96). Daughter of Vivian and Griffin Williams. Raised as the daughter of Charles Grant. Sister of David Grant and Marcus Williams. Previously married to Hampton Speakes. Previously engaged to Sid Dickerson. Used to run WSPR then worked for Griffin Williams. Gilly is currently on vacation - extended - with her brother, David. She is trying to deal with the news that Griffin is her father.

played by Larry Gates (1983-88, 96). Father of Billy, Josh and Trish. Grandfather of Mindy, Dylan, Bill, Peter, Marah, Shayne. Widower of Miss Martha. Previously married to Reva. Previously involved with Miss Sally (Billy's mother), Alexandra Spaulding. Currently living it up in retirement. His last phone call was from France where he suffered a mild heart attack.

played by Vince Williams (1989-95). Father of Kat. Previously married to Gilly Grant, Tia (Kat's mother). Long-time friend of Billy Lewis. Owner of The Towers. No explanation was given for the character's departure.

played by Gil Rogers (1985-90, 95-present). Father of Reva, Roxie, and Rusty. Widower of Sarah O'Neill. Grandfather of Dylan, Marah, and Shayne. Previously involved with Lillian. Currently at loose ends.

played by Ramy Zada (1997). Father of Henry "Coop" Bradshaw. At least on the child's birth certificate. Married to Jenna Bradshaw. A jewel thief. In love with Jenna, or so he professes. He's determined to hang on to her and Coop at any cost.

played by Sonia Satra (1993-97). Daughter of Buzz Cooper. Married to Alan-Michael Spaulding. Half-sister of Frank, Harley, and Coop. Previously involved with Brent Lawrence. Former Executive Assistant/Office Manager at Spaulding Enterprises. Left Springfield with her husband for parts unknown.

played by Frank Beaty (1995-96). Alter ego of Brent Lawrence. Killed Patrick Cutter, Nadine, Lucky Fowler. Former accountant and embezler at Spaulding Enterprises.

played by Peter Brouwer (1995-96). Father of Abigail. Adopted family of Rebecca Blume. Married to Max. Lives in the community of Goshen. Disapproves of his daughter's new life.

last played by Barbara Crampton (1993-95). Previously played by Ann Hamilton (1993), Kimberly Simms (1990-92), Krista Tesreau (1983-90). Daughter of Billy Lewis. Her mother died when she was only 5. Sister of Dylan, Bill, Peter. Granddaughter of H.B. and Miss Sally. Previously married to Nick McHenry Spaulding, Kurt Corday, Will Jeffries, Phillip Spaulding. Previously involved with Roger Thorpe, Rusty Shayne, Rick Bauer, Frank Cooper. Went to Italy for some fashion function. Hasn't been seen since.

played by Mary Peterson (1995-96). Former partner of Frank Cooper (before he made Detective). Student of Police Detective Patrick Cutter.

played by Vincent Irizarry (1991-96). Son of Alexandra Spaulding and Eric Luvonaczek. Adopted son of Mary and Kip McHenry. Twin brother of Lujack. Nephew of Alan and AmandaSpaulding. Cousin of Alan-Michael. Married to Susan Bates. Previously married to Milinda Lewis. Previously involved with Eve Guthrie. Part of the perfect foursome (Susan, Nick, Lucy, and Alan-Michael). Former writer for the Springfield Journal. Left Springfield with his new bride February 26, 1996 for Italy and an extended honeymoon. Returned briefly for Christmas to try to convince his mother to join him and Susan on their travels.

played by Joseph Philips (1993-96). Son of Bridget Reardon and Hart Jessup. Adopted son of Vanessa and Billy Lewis. Was in joint custody of Bridget and Vanessa, now Bridget has sole custody due to Vanessa's "death". Grandson of Roger Thorpe, Sean Reardon, Henry Chamberlain. Adopted brother of Dylan, Bill and Dinah. Nephew of Matt. Great nephew of Nola, Chelsea, Tony, Maureen, Ed. 2nd cousin of Stacey and J. Originally passed off as Nadine and Billy Lewis' son.

played by Kelly Neal (1994-95). Previously engaged to Gilly Grant. Lawyer. Left Springfield to pursue a political career in Washington, D.C.

played by Eugene Troobnick (1991-95). Uncle of Buzz Cooper. Great Uncle of Frank, Harley, Lucy. Worked at 5th Street Diner. Currently off on a trip to Greece?

played by Nancy Bell (1995-96). Married to Nick McHenry Spaulding. Best friend of Lucy Cooper. Part of the perfect foursome (Susan, Nick, Lucy, and Alan-Michael). Former Public Relations writer for Spaulding Enterprises. Departed Springfield February 26, 1996 with her new husband for an extended honeymoon in Italy where she and Nick intend to live out the rest of her life. Susan is HIV+. I, personally, miss them sorely.

played by Marcy Walker (1993-95). Parents were spies. Raised for several years by Roger Thorpe. Good friend of Blake, Patrick Cutter. Previously involved with Alan-Michael Spaulding, Alan Spaulding, Josh Lewis. Former reporter for Springfield Journal.

played by Brody Hutzler (1996-97). Origins unknown. Played guardian angel to Springfield, especially focusing on Lucy. Restored the Lighthouse which he purchased from Ed Bauer. Zachary assisted Vanessa in faking her death. Though his main purpose in Springfield seemed to have to do with Lucy, he managed to entangle himself in the lives of many others. Zachary fell in love with Michelle Bauer, she seemed to be a reincarnation of a Mary Bauer. Meta recognized him, but we never got to hear the whole story. Supposed dead after he never returned from rescuing some boaters on the lake on a stormy night. Last seen in Switzerland saying goodbye to Vanessa.