Burton exited the show again in 2012, after ten more years with the soap. After leaving the show in 2000 to pursue other interests, Burton returned to General Hospital full time in May 2002. Burton made his debut on Decemand portrayed Jason on General Hospital for a total of twenty-one years.
The role of Jason Morgan was portrayed by Daytime Emmy award-winning actor Steve Burton, on and off, from 1991-2012.