This is a list of some of the major or minor characters that appear (or have appeared) on the soap opera As the World Turns.
A Karen Adams Doe Lang (1968–70) Registered nurse.
Reg Addington Mark Sullivan (2008–09)
Bart Albertini Robert Turano (2007)
Neal Keller Alcott Mary Kay Adams (1992–93) Sister to Royce Keller; half-sister of Lucinda Walsh. Formerly married to Michael Alcott.
Greta Aldrin Joan Copeland (1982) Rosemary Murphy (1989)
David Allen Chris Browning (1997–2000) Daniel Markel (1997–99)
Josie Anderson Kristen Connolly (2008–09)
Kirk Anderson Tom Wiggin (1988–98) Father of Linda Ann Anderson and Stephen Anderson. Married to Samantha Markham. Formerly married to Lenore Carpenter and Ellie Snyder.
Samantha Anderson Brooke Alexander (1994–96) Sherri Alexander (1997–98) Half-sister of Lucinda Walsh. Married to Kirk Anderson. Mother of Georgia Tucker.
Stephen Anderson James Van Der Beek (1995)
Garth Andrews Tade Reen (2000)
Danielle Andropoulos Joshua Dalin (1983) Colleen Broomall (1983–89) Kristanna Loken (1994) Ashley Williams (1994–96) Deidre Skiles (2008–09) Daughter of Betsy Stewart and Steve Andropoulos.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Stewart Andropoulos Lindsay Frost (1984–87) Meg Ryan (1982-1984) Jordan Baker (1994)
Margaret Crawford Andropoulos Mary Linda Rapeleye (1980–85) Sister of Lyla Montgomery Peretti; ex-wife of Frank Andropoulos
Nick Andropoulos Michael Forest (1980–82) Deceased fourth husband of Kim Sullivan Hughes. Brother of Steve.
Steve Andropoulos Frank Runyeon (1980–87) Brother of Nick Andropoulos; ex-husband of Carol Stallings, Diana McColl, and Betsy Stewart. Father of Danielle Andropoulos.
Steve Avery Samuel Stricklen (2006)
Dean Avian Donald Berman (1990)
Ameera Ali Aziz Tala Ashe (2008)
B Cleo Babbitt Jennifer Landon (2007) Mentally unstable look-a-like of Gwen Norbeck.
Corinne Bailey Pearl Bailey (1982)
Grace Baker Selena Royle (1956–59) Frances Reid (1959–62) Murial Williams (1962–19??) Mother of Jeff Baker.
Jeff Baker Mark Rydell (1956–62) Deceased. Penny Hughes' first (and second) husband.
Natalie Bannon Judith Chapman (1975–78) Janet Zarish (1981) Second ex-wife of Tom Hughes.
Hank Barton Peter Burnell (1969)
Courtney Baxter Hayley Barr (1990–94) Sister of Sean Baxter. Dated Andy Dixon.
Sean Baxter Burke Moses (1989–91) Mark Lewis (1992) Brother of Courtney Baxter.
Suzanne Becker Betsy Palmer (1982)
Tad Becker Tanner Cohen (2006)
Marty Bendel Ed Moran (2004)
Camille Bennett Lauren B. Martin (1997–2000)
Ambrose Bingham William LeMassena (1985–92) Dillon Evans (1986) Dick Latessa (1993)
Andrew Blackmoore Luther Creek (2004)
Guido Boggia Aleksander Krupa (2001) Inspector.
Russell Boyd Jay Bontatibus (1999)
Gary Bradshaw Neal Bledsoe (2007)
Franny Brennan Toni Darnay (1963–65)
Joe Bruno Humbert Allen Astredo (1970)
Susan Burke Connie Scott (1966)
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Alexander Cabot Paul Hecht (1992–95)
Jesse Calhoun Thomas Sadoski (2007)
Dr. Doug Campbell Denis Romer (1979)
Marcia Campbell Cynthia Bostick (1979)
Gabriel Caras Ben Levin (2010)
Red Carter Arch Johnson (1984)
Dr. Douglas Cassen Nat Polen (1956–67)
Martin Chedwyn Simon Prebble (1996)
Janet Ciccone Julie Pinson (2008–10) Had an affair with Brad Snyder as a teenager, producing daughter Liberty Ciccone. Formerly married to Jack Snyder; gave birth to Dusty Donovan's son Lorenzo.
Liberty Ciccone Meredith Hagner (2008–10) Sarah Wilson (2010) Daughter of Janet Ciccone and Brad Snyder. Formerly involved with Parker Snyder.
Teri Ciccone Vanessa Ray (2009–10)
Arthur Claybourne Bill Tatum (1991–92)
Derek Coburn Benton Greene (2008–09)
Steve Colby Tim Hopper (2006) Judge.
Louise Cole Mary K. Wells (1958)
Dr. Tim Cole William Redfield (1958)
Audrey Coleman Lynn Herring (2009) Mother of Henry, Eve, and Maddie Coleman.
Eve Coleman Bonnie Root (2006) Sister of Henry and Maddie Coleman. Serial killer.
Grant Coleman Konrad Mattaei (1973–74) James Douglas (1974–95) Former husband of Lisa Grimaldi and Joyce Hughes.
Henry Coleman Trent Dawson (1999–2010) Son of Audrey Coleman and James Stenbeck. Formerly married to Katie Peretti and Vienna Hyatt. Married to Barbara Ryan.
Joyce Coleman Barbara Rodell (1973–79; 1980–81) Ex-wife of Grant Coleman and Donald Hughes. Mother of Teddy "Ryder" Hughes.
Maddie Coleman Alexandra Chando (2005–07; 2009–10) Kelli Barrett (2008–09) Younger sister of Henry and Eve Coleman. Dated Casey Hughes.
Dorothy Connors Nancy Pinkerton 1983–84
Regina Corrado Priscilla Lopez (2003)
Zoe Crane Aisha Henderson (1996)
Darryl Crawford Rex Smith (1990–92) Late husband of Frannie Hughes. Widower of Carolyn Crawford. Father of Dana Crawford.
Doug Cummings John Wesley Shipp (1985–86) Obsessive fan of Kim Sullivan Hughes. Briefly engaged to Frannie Hughes.
Molly Conlan Lesli Kay (1997–2004, 2009–10) Christina Chambers (2004)
D Joe D'Angelo Tony Musante (2000–03)
Rose D'Angelo Martha Byrne (2000–04; 2006) Deceased daughter of Iva Snyder and Rod Landry. Twin sister of Lily Walsh. Mother of Jade Taylor. Killed by Will Munson.
Thelma Dailey Jenny O'Hara (1992–93)
Heather Dalton Tonya Pinkins (1983–86)
Walker Daniels Real Andrews (2003–04)
Mick Dante Tom Pelphrey (2009–10) A medical researcher developing a youth serum who claims to be the deceased James Stenbeck.
Chaz Dargote D. C. Benny (2006–07)
Jack Davis Martin Sheen (1965–70)
Kevin Davis Karl Girolamo (2005–09)
L.J. McDermott Robert Hogan (1991–92)
Rick Decker John James (2003–04; 2008) Mentally unstable ex-husband of Dr. Susan Stewart.
Pam Dennison Kate Hodge (2007)
Jack Devere Darnell Williams (1994)
Andy Dixon Jason Ferguson (1976–79) Robert Dwyer (1980) Alfe Smith (1982) Sean Anthony (1983–84) Scott DeFreitas (1985–95; 1997–2000) Son of Kim Sullivan Hughes and John Dixon. Half-brother of Sabrina Hughes, Christopher Hughes, Margo Hughes, Duke Kramer, the late Johnny Dixon, and Matthew John Dixon. Ex-husband of Courtney Baxter. Father of Hope Dixon with Denise Maynard.
Hope Dixon unknown actresses (1998-2001)
Denise Dixon Cassandra Creech (1998–2001)
Duke Kramer Dixon Michael Louden (1988–90; 1993)
John Dixon Larry Bryggman (1969–2004; 2010)
Pilar Domingo Roselyn Sanchez (1996–97) Daniella Alonso (2004)
Ariel Aldrin Donovan Judith Blazer (1982–85)
Burke Donovan David Forsyth (1983)
Dustin "Dusty" Donovan Brian Bloom (1983–88) Grayson McCouch (2003–08; 2008–10)
Harvey Dugan George R. Sheffey (2005)
Iris Dumbrowski Terri Garber (2005–08; 2010)
Ada Dunne Portia Reiners (2006)
Sofie Duran Justine Cotsonas (2007–08)
E Dave Eagan Ken Garito (1997)
Jules Earling Stu Richel (2006)
Marty Egan Don Scardino (1969–70)
Nels Andersson Einar Perry Scott (1980–84)
Helen Eldridge Anne Shropshire (1992)
John Eldridge Michael Levin (1991–92)
Scott Eldridge Joseph Breen (1992–93) Christopher Cass (1993) Doug Wert (1995–96)
Bruce Elliott James Pritchett (1962)
Hank Elliott Brian Starcher (1989–90)
Linda Elliott Beverley Owen (1956)
Brian Ellison Robert Hover (1975)
Kate Emerson Rachael Kelly (1978–79)
Rob Emerson Don Money (2007)
Claire English Anne Burr (1956–59) Gertrude Warner (1960) Nancy Wickwire (1960–64) Jone Allison (1964–65) Barbara Berjer (1965–71)
Judy English Sibyl Collier (1966)
Sierra Esteban Finn Carter (1985–88; 1990; 1991; 1994) Mary Beth Evans (2000–05; 2010)
Kathy Evans Catherine Kellner (1987)
F Beau Farrell Neil Maffin (1988–89)
Jim Fellows Jonathan Roumie (2007)
Stu Ferguson Jamey Sheridan (1986)
Annabelle Fettle Phyllis Somerville (2004)
Zac Finn Nicholas Galbraith (2009)
Zoe Finn Melinda Sullivan (2009)
Ruby Fisk Diane Perell (2008)
Adelaide Fitzgibbon Susan Brown (1988) Beverly Penberthy (1989)
Kit Fowler Lauretta Vaughn (2007–08)
Sergio Francone Robert Montano (2006)
Gabriel Frank Nicholas Coster (2000–01)
Ruby Frank Guenia Lemos (2000–01)
Roy Franklin Count Stovall (1986–89)
Sarah Franklin Novella Nelson (1989)
Simon Frasier Paul Leyden (2000–03; 2004; 2006–07; 2009–10)
Carol Demming Frazier Rita McLaughlin-Walter (1970–81)
Sara Fuller Gloria DeHaven (1966–67)
G Emerson Gallagher John Cunningham (1992–93)
Eliot Gerard Ian Kahn (2007)
Kevin Gibson Steven Weber (1985–86)
Simon Gilbey Jerry Lacy (1971)
Dr. Gordo Joe Holt (2003)
Melinda Gray Spencer Ariana Munker (1978–80)
Bernard Ignatius Grayson Brent Collins (1982–83)
B.J. Green Brian Gaskill (2005)
Dallas Griffin Duane McLaughlin (2006–07) Kenneth Franklin (2007) Wolé Parks (2007–08)
Lamar Griffin Vince Williams (1989) Michael Genet (1992–93) Chris Walker (1995)
Jessica Griffin Tamara Tunie (1987–95; 1999–2007; 2009) Joanna Rhinehart (1995–99)
Damian Grimaldi, actor Jon Lindstrom was originally offered the role; he turned it down. Paolo Seganti (1993–97; 2001; 2006; 2009–10)
Dante Grimaldi Luca Calvani (2001)
Eduardo Grimaldi Nicolas Coster (1993–95)
Lisa Grimaldi Eileen Fulton (1960–64; 1966–83; 1984-2010) Pamela King (1964) Lynn Rogers (1977–78) Betsy von Furstenberg (1983–84) Jane Powell (1991; 1993–94) Maeve McGuire (1992) Carmen Duncan (2004)
Orlena Grimaldi Claire Bloom (1994–95) Lynn Milgrim (1995)
H Bennett Hadley Doug Haggins (1979)
Cynthia Haines Charissa Chamorro (2009–10)
Cynthia Haines Linda Dano (1981–82)
Karen Haines Kate McNeil (1981–84)
Meredith Halliday Nina Hart (1970–71)
Jef Hamlin Christopher C. Fuller (1994–96)
Rick Hamlin Robert Vaughn (1995)
Alice Hammond Imogene Coca (1983)
Ben Harris Peter Parros (1996–2005; 2009)
Curtis Harris Chad Tucker (2000–02) Ernest Waddell (2003–05)
Annie Hasbrook Hallee Hirsh (1996)
Rosalind Hatchley Ina Balin (1986)
Graham Hawkins Nick Ullett (1992–94)
Pat Holland Dixon Melinda Peterson (1976–77)
Brad Hollister Peter Brouwer (1980–81)
Eric Hollister Peter Reckell (1980–82)
Hayley Wilson Hollister Dana Delany (1981)
Amanda Holmes Deborah Steinberg Soloman (1966–68; 1970)
Ann Holmes Augusta Dabney (1966–67)
Bill Holmes William Prince (1966–67)
Casey Hughes Cruise Russo (1991–99) Joseph Cross (1999–2002) Ian Boyd (2004) Peter Vack (2004) Zach Roerig (2005–07) Billy Magnussen (2008–10)
Christopher Hughes I Don MacLaughlin (1956–86)
Christopher "Chris" Hughes II Adam Hirshan (1987–90) Evan Ross Cannata (1990–91) Christian Siefert (1992–98) Ben Jorgenson (1999) Paul Korver (1999–2001) Alan White (2002) Bailey Chase (2003–05) Dylan Bruce (2007–08) Daniel Cosgrove (2010)
Daniel Hughes Jared and Lindsey Baskin (1999–2001) Dylan Bluestone (2001–06) Kevin Csolak (2006) Sam Stone (2007–08)
Donald "Don" Hughes Hal Studer (1956) Richard Holland (1956–62) James Noble (1962) Peter Brandon (1965–72) Martin West (1976–78) Conard Fowkes (1978–81; 1985–86; 1993; 1995)
Edith Hughes Ruth Warrick (1956–60)
Frances "Frannie" Hughes Kelly Campbell (1973) Maura Gilligan (1975–79) Tracy O'Neil (1980) Melaney Candel (1982) Helene Udy (1982–83) Terri VandenBosch (1983–84) Julianne Moore (1985–88, 2010) Mary Ellen Stuart (1989–92) Mary Kane (1991; temporary)
John Hughes Laurence Hugo (1960s)
Kim Sullivan Hughes Kathryn Hays (1972–2010) Patty McCormack (1975–76; temporary)
Lien Hughes Ming-Na (1988–91) Lea Salonga (2001, 2003)
Margo Hughes Margaret Colin (1981–83) Hillary B. Smith (1983–89) Ellen Dolan (1989–93; 1994–2010) Glynnis O'Connor (1993–94)
Mary Ellison Hughes Kelly Wood (1975–80; 1993)
Nancy Hughes Helen Wagner (1956–2010) Betty Runnell (1988–89)
Penny Hughes Rosemary Prinz (1956–68, 1985–88, 1993, 1998, 2000–01) Phoebe Dorin (1971)
Robert "Bob" Hughes Bobby Alford (1956–58) Ronnie Welch (1958–60) Don Hastings (1960–2010)