James Patrick Stuart

James Patrick Stuart is an American actor known for his role as Valentin Cassadine on the daytime soap opera General Hospital. Born to English parents Chad and Jill Stuart, he grew up in recording studios due to his father's involvement in the music industry. As a child actor, he went by the name Patrick Stuart and starred in the 1980s TV series Galactica 1980 as Doctor Zee. Stuart has also appeared in various television shows including CSI, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, The Closer, 90210, and Still Standing. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Confederate Colonel Edward Porter Alexander in the films Gettysburg and Gods and Generals. Stuart has received three consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series from 2020 to 2022.