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Genie Francis

Genie Francis is an American actress best known for playing Laura Spencer on the soap opera General Hospital.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Genie Francis is an American actress best known for playing Laura Spencer on the soap opera General Hospital. She began appearing on the series in 1977 and won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2007 for the role. Her other television credits include Days of Our Lives, All My Children, and The Young and the Restless.

Early life

Genie Francis was born in 1962 in Englewood, New Jersey. Source material also identifies her birth name as Eugenie Ann Francis.

Career

Francis became widely known for portraying Laura Spencer on General Hospital, a role she has played across multiple runs since 1977. She also appeared in other daytime dramas, including Days of Our Lives, All My Children, and The Young and the Restless.

Awards and recognition

Francis won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2007 for her role on General Hospital. She is widely associated with one of daytime television’s most prominent soap opera characters.

Personal life

Francis is married to Jonathan Frakes, and they have two children. Public biographical sources also note her family connection to actor Ivor Francis.

Key facts

  • Francis is best known for her long-running role as Laura Spencer on General Hospital.
  • She first joined General Hospital in 1977 as a teenager.
  • She won the Daytime Emmy Award for her work on General Hospital in 2007.
  • Her other soap opera roles include Days of Our Lives, All My Children, and The Young and the Restless.
  • She is married to actor and director Jonathan Frakes.
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Canadian context

Genie Francis is familiar to Canadian audiences through the long-running popularity of American daytime television, especially General Hospital, which has aired widely in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Genie Francis best known for?
She is best known for playing Laura Spencer on General Hospital.
When was Genie Francis born?
She was born on May 26, 1962.
Has Genie Francis won an Emmy Award?
Yes. She won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2007 for General Hospital.
Who is Genie Francis married to?
She is married to actor and director Jonathan Frakes.
How many children does Genie Francis have?
She has two children.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genie_Francis
    Supports: Birth date, American actress, General Hospital role, Emmy win, and other soap opera credits.
  2. Genie Francis official site — https://www.geniefrancis.com/about
    Supports: Biographical details, early career notes, and association with General Hospital.
  3. Soap Opera Digest — https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/genie-francis/
    Supports: Career timeline, General Hospital tenure, Emmy Award, and personal life details.
  4. ABC — https://abc.com/shows/general-hospital/cast/genie-francis
    Supports: General Hospital role, other television credits, and marital/family details.
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/genie-francis/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse, and parent information.