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Josh Swickard plays Harrison Chase in the ABC soap opera General Hospital. He first appeared on the show on February 21, 2018. He had initially auditioned for the role of Peter August on the show but didn't get it.
However, the makers reached out to him with the role of Chase, after detective Nathan West (played by Ryan August) was supposed to be replaced with a new one.
Josh Swickard’s role as Harrison Chase in General Hospital is one of his most recognized roles that has been appreciated by the audience. Harrison is a detective at the Port Charles Police Department and is also a half-brother of Dr. Hamilton Finn. The official character description by General Hospital defines him as “the PCPD's most by-the-book officer.”
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GH is the longest-running soap opera of the American Broadcasting Company that has been running since April 1, 1963. The show follows the residents of the fictional town of Port Charles, many of who have exited and returned to the show over time, with some characters being regular in the show, like Harrison.
Who plays Harrison Chase on General Hospital?
Josh Swickard has played the role of Harrison Chase on General Hospital since the inception of the character on February 21, 2018. Josh, 32, is an American actor and model who was born in Quincy, Illinois, in the United States.
He was born to Bob, a pastor at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Belleville, and Gina, a vocal coach. He's the only son of the couple and has three sisters: Elyssa Carlisle, Kalia and Elayna Swickard
Josh studied at Glenwood High School after which he pursued accounting for two years at the College of DuPage. After completing his education, Josh did modeling for over six years in Chicago.
In December 2018, Josh announced his engagement to his girlfriend, actress Lauren York. The couple got married on July 6, 2019, and are parents to two children.
Josh started his acting career as a football guy in the television series K.C. Undercover (2016) in the episode Virtual Insanity, followed by roles like Colton Threnshaw in Roped (2020) and Harrison Chase in General Hospital since 2018.
Journey of Harrison Chase on General Hospital
Harrison Chase's journey on the show has been full of ups and downs, with problems in his professional as well as personal life. He starts working at the PCPD and teams up with Dante Falconeri after Nathan West's death.
He also reconnects with his brother, Hamilton Finn, who he hasn't seen in a while. Chase has a complicated relationship with Nelle Benson, which ends with her going to jail. Later, he begins a romantic relationship with Willow Tait.
He stands strong beside Willow, helping her during her difficult time with Shiloh and the shocking news about her son's death. Chase's life becomes even more complicated when he learns the truth about his paternity, faces a dangerous poisoning and marries Willow.
However, Harrison has grown stronger to face the worst with the support of his loved ones.
Fans of General Hospital can watch new episodes of the show on ABC.
