List of As the World Turns recurring characters


This article contains synopses for the recurring characters that have appeared on the American soap opera As the World Turns.

Al James



He is one of Penny Hughes classmates who taunted her and her ex, Jeff Baker. Jeff got into a fight with Al and killed him. Jeff was put on trial, and was cleared of the murder.

Tom Pope



An attorney, and Penny Hughes boyfriend, Tom was beloved by her family. He was engaged to her, but when he heard Jeff Baker declare his love for her he released her from the engagement and later left town.

Mitchell Dru



Mitchell was an attorney with his own law firm.

Greg Williams



Greg was an ambitious reporter who was always looking for stories.

Julie Spencer



Julie was a young attorney, and Mitchell Dru's ward.

Burt Stanton



Burt was Ellen Lowell's boyfriend. He was set up by Jeff Baker and broke up with Ellen when she said she had a child.

Laura March



Laura was a secretary at Memorial Hospital after Edith Hughes left town.

Phil Banner



Phil was a valued employee during the time that Jeff Baker was a piano player.

Ed Richardson



Grace Baker's right-hand man, Ed helped Jeff Baker in the music business.

Dr. Joe & Anne Meadows



These two friends of Doug Cassen helped out Ellen Lowell when she was pregnant.

Louise Cole



Tim Cole's first wife, Louise divorced him at his request. She was portrayed by Mary K. Wells.

Dick & Grace Baker



Dick and Grace were Jeff Baker's parents.

Thelma Turner



Thelma was Janice Turner's mother.

Carl Whipple



Carl was Janice Turner's husband, and the father of Debbie & Alice Whipple.

Dr. George Frey



Dr. Frey was Edith Hughes' husband.