Jonathan Jackson has been in and out of Port Charles over the years as the son of Luke and Laura, legacy character Lucky Spencer. Jackson’s most recent stint on General Hospital lasted less than a year, but earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination in the Supporting Actor category.
Key Takeaways
- This is Jackson’s 10th nomination for his role as Lucky.
- Jackson won his first Daytime Emmy at 13 years old.
- Jackson is nominated for his 2024 GH return.
A Star Is Born
Jackson broke out into daytime at 11 years old when he debuted in the role of Lucky just before Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis) returned to Port Charles. The actor would go on to become the record holder for both nominations and wins in the Daytime Emmy Younger Actor category, which he was nominated for six times and won three times.
Jackson’s 2009 return led him to two consecutive wins in the Supporting Actor category, the same category Jackson is nominated in for his 2024 return.
When Lucky came home last year, it was for the sole purpose of saving his sister’s life. After being rescued from Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) captivity, when a comatose Lulu (Alexa Havins) needed a liver transplant, Lucky was the best option. But things took a turn when Lucky learned he wasn’t a match due to an illness he caught while traveling the world.
When Lucky ultimately decided to stay in Port Charles, GH tortured viewers with the LL2.0 slow burn. Lucky eventually revealed he was still in love with his high school sweetheart Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), and she slowly but surely realized she was still in love with him. Unfortunately, their reunion was cut short when Lucky decided he couldn’t stay tied down in Port Charles, and Jackson exited the role once again.
It was Jackson’s genuine love for his co-stars that earned him his latest Emmy nod. The actor’s life-long connections to GH stars like Herbst and Genie Francis (Laura) made for authentic and heartwarming scenes filled with nostalgia for long-time viewers. And when Lucky ended things with Elizabeth and said goodbye to his mother, it was truly another genuine goodbye from Jackson to his co-stars.
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