Genie Francis

Genie Francis (born May 26, 1962) is an American actress who achieved international recognition through her portrayal of Laura Spencer on the long-running ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital, a role she has intermittently played since 1977. Born in Encinitas, California, Francis began her career as a child actress and gained early prominence through her work on General Hospital during the height of the show's popularity in the 1980s. Her character Laura, particularly her romantic pairing with Luke Spencer (played by Anthony Geary), became one of television's most iconic couples and generated significant fan engagement and cultural attention. Francis has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and has been nominated multiple times, cementing her status as one of soap opera's most accomplished performers. Beyond General Hospital, she has appeared in numerous television movies, guest roles on primetime series, and stage productions, demonstrating her range as a performer. Her longevity in the role of Laura Spencer—spanning multiple decades with various hiatuses—is testament to both her talent and the enduring popularity of her character, making her a beloved figure in soap opera history.