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General Hospital, a long-running American soap opera, debuted in 1963. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, the soap is set in the fictional town, of Port Charles. The soap has won 14 Daytime Emmy Awards.
Risa Dorken joined the General Hospital cast in 2016, as Nurse Amy Driscoll. Amy is known for her spunky attitude and is often confused with Nurse Amy Vining, a long-running old character, portrayed by Shell Kepler.
Here's everything you need to know about Nurse Amy Driscoll and Risa Dorkin, the actress who portrays her.
Who is Amy Driscoll on General Hospital?
Amy first appeared on the soap on May 4, 2016, where she was seen gossiping with Maxie Jones. Following her first appearance she became a suspect during hospital murder investigations.
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Amy has also performed at the Nurses' Balls over the years. In 2017, she performed alongside Emma Drake, Valerie Spencer, and Kristina Strom to the song "Brave." In 2020, She sang an original song at the Nurse's Ball alongside other nurses.
Amy was part of many storylines in 2017. In April and May of 2017, Amy's past with Dillon Quartermaine and Maxie Jones was revealed. Amy attended high school with both of them and Maxie was mean to her by cutting her out from the Cheerleading team.
Later that year, Amy got in conflict with Nathan West for using his face on the cover of her book, Ask Man Landers, which she wrote anonymously. However, Nathan agrees to help her later when he finds out she needs the money for her brother's medical expenses.
In November 2017, Amy's brother Chet Driscoll shows up in Port Charles and ends up getting admitted to General Hospital after a drug overdose.
On October 2, 2020, Amy reconnected with Brook Lynn Quartermaine when she encountered Brook at Charlie's Pub. She helped Brook to record the "Deception" theme song on her behalf as Brook was struggling with a vocal injury.
On June 8, 2021, Amy supported Harrison Chase through his recovery from food poisoning. She decorated the hospital to replicate Budapest when she learned that Harrison was disappointed about having to cancel his plane trip to Budapest.
About Risa Dorken, the actress who plays Amy Driscoll
Dorken was born on February 4, 1990, in Minnesota. She has been passionate about music and acting from a young age. Dorken was a part of the New York theatre scene for a few years after graduating from college.
In 2014, Dorken relocated to Los Angeles to pursue further opportunities in films and television. She debuted on television with her role as Amy Driscoll on General Hospital.
Dorken also has a guest role on Life in Pieces, a comedy show on CBS, and a few other short films and web series. She has also had opportunities to show her musical talent on General Hospital, by performing as a soloist during the Nurses' Ball.
Dorken married actor Bo Clark on June 24, 2017.
Fans can watch General Hospital on ABC.
