Shawn Butler

Shawn Butler
General Hospital character
Portrayed bySean Blakemore
Duration
  • 2011–2016
  • 2021–2022
First appearanceJanuary 24, 2011 (2011-01-24)
Last appearanceMarch 21, 2022 (2022-03-21)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Created byRobert Guza, Jr.
Introduced by
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Newspaper magnate
  • Coffee importer
  • Manager of Kelly's Diner
  • Mob enforcer
  • University professor
  • U.S. Marine Veteran
FatherRay Butler
SonsTJ Ashford
GrandchildrenIrene Davis-Ashford

Shawn Butler is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera General Hospital. The role is portrayed by actor Sean Blakemore and first appeared on January 24, 2011, on a recurring basis. On April 6, 2011, it was announced that Blakemore was put on contract with the series. On May 18, 2015, it was announced that Blakemore had taped his last scenes as Shawn and would be exiting the series. Butler returned for one day on November 19, 2015.[1] Butler was visited by Sam and Jason Morgan in early April 2016.[2]

  1. ^ "General Hospital Comings and Goings". Soaps She Knows. United States. November 19, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  2. ^ SOD (March 28, 2016). "SEAN BLAKEMORE BACK TO GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States. American Media, Inc. Retrieved April 4, 2016.