Who is Cassandra James on General Hospital? All you need to know

Cassandra James plays Dr. Terry Randolph in General Hospital. She is the first transgender woman to play a trans character in the history of soap operas. Her character, Dr. Terry Randolph, is one of Liz's childhood friends on the show. She is an oncologist at the hospital and has worked on several patients.

The character's most recent storylines have involved helping Liz overcome her emotional issues and dealing with Hamilton Finn's alcohol problem before his exit from the show.

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More about Cassandra James from General Hospital

Cassandra James was born in Pasadena, California, but raised primarily in Vancouver. She always had an interest in singing, dance, and theater throughout her childhood. After pursuing acting in many theater groups, she moved to Los Angeles.

Cassandra has been very vocal about her coming out as trans in 2015 and her subsequent medical procedure in 2016. She has spoken out for the community at various times and aims to bring more diversity into the soap industry through her efforts. In an interview for The Hollywood Reporter, she said,

"Representation matters. It’s very critical that trans actors tell our stories. We need to commit to accurately casting and cultivating transgender narratives ... We exist, we’re out here and we have a lot to offer."

Apart from General Hospital, she has also featured in shows like Sort Of and Diggstown. Cassandra James has also been in films like Roobha, Still Wylde, A Christmas Sunset, and Night Hawkes. She has also produced, written, and starred in a short film called Claude.

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What is the story of Dr. Terry Randolph in the show? Plotlines explored

Cassandra James as Dr Terry Randolph on General Hospital (via ABC)

Dr. Terry Randolph was introduced to General Hospital in June 2018 and is a recurring character on the soap. She is an Asian-American trans woman who is an oncologist at the hospital. Terry is an old friend of Elizabeth Webber and even had a romantic connection with Liz pre-transition.

Terry has a few romantic relationships on the show, most significantly with Chet Driscoll in 2022, when a blind date with someone else goes sour after waiting a few months. Terry and Chet have their first proper date in the Metro Court Gardens. They even discuss that Chet has a prosthetic leg and that Terry is trans.

However, the relationship ended when Chet suddenly got a job offer in Chicago. Even though Chet's sister Amy admitted to setting up the application to separate the couple, they still broke up. Terry convinced Chet to pursue his dream, even if it was in another city.

Terry then moved on to a relationship with Yuri while she continued to support her friend Liz through emotional issues. In 2023, Yuri and Terry even exchanged keys to their respective apartments. She was recently involved in the storyline at the time of Hamilton Finn's alcohol spiral.

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Audiences can watch Cassandra James play Dr. Terry Randolph in General Hospital on ABC, with episodes released on weekdays.