Steve Burton

Jack Stephen Burton, born on June 28, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, established a career in acting, spanning television and voice-over roles. His early life included growing up in Richmond Heights, Ohio, and later graduating from Beverly Hills High School in California. Burton’s professional journey began in 1987 with a role as Chris Fuller in the syndicated series “Out of This World,” followed by an appearance as Harris Michaels on “Days of Our Lives” in 1988. He further honed his craft by studying acting at Theater Theater in Hollywood, California, under the guidance of Jon Cedar and Chris Aable. This foundational training prepared him for a prominent role that would significantly define his career in daytime television.

In 1991, Burton joined the cast of “General Hospital” as Jason Quartermaine, a role that evolved into the character of Jason Morgan. This portrayal earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1998, and he reprised the role on “General Hospital: Night Shift” in 2007. Beyond soap operas, Burton made an appearance in the 2001 film “The Last Castle” alongside Robert Redford and James Gandolfini, playing Captain Peretz. He also lent his voice to the character Cloud Strife in various Square Enix products, including the film “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children” and the “Kingdom Hearts” series. His career continued with a move to “The Young and the Restless” in 2013, where he played Dylan McAvoy, earning another Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2017. He has since returned to “General Hospital” multiple times, demonstrating his enduring presence in the acting industry.