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Lots of actors get their starts on soap operas and we’re taking a look at all of the famous actors who appeared on General Hospital before getting their big breaks elsewhere.

General Hospital has been airing on ABC since 1963 and just celebrated its 61st anniversary on April 1.

While many of the actors on the show have remained in their roles for decades, many celebs got their start on the soap opera and eventually broke into the world of film and primetime television.

Stars like James Franco, Chandra Wilson, Elizabeth Taylor, and more have had guest arcs on General Hospital after they were already famous, so we’re not including them here.

Browse through the slideshow to see all of the actors who were on General Hospital before becoming famous…

William Shatner is aware of his mortality.

The 91-year-old actor’s documentary, You Can Call Me Bill, reflects on his long career.

“I’ve turned down a lot of offers to do documentaries before. But I don’t have long to live,” he said.

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William Shatner is understandably still grieving the loss of his good friend and former Star Trek co-star Leonard Nimoy.

But because the 83-year-old actor had a prior charity commitment and can’t attend the funeral, he’s received some backlash, particularly in the form of a New York Daily News front page story.

William took to Twitter to clarify why he couldn’t go, and take the time to remember his late friend.

“I am currently in FL as I agreed to appear at the Red Cross Ball tonight. Leonard‘s funeral is tomorrow. I can’t make it back in time,” William tweeted. “I feel really awful. Here I am doing charity work and one of my dearest friends is being buried.”

He added, “So maybe tomorrow we come together here and celebrate his life. So let’s spend some time tomorrow celebrating Leonard’s life and remembering the man. Until tomorrow! #LLAP”

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Zoe Saldana keeps it simple in all black while stopping by the Sunset Tower Hotel on Thursday afternoon (February 26) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 36-year-old actress was joined by her husband Marco Perego.

Zoe‘s Crossroads co-star Taryn Manning recently gushed about her look at the 2015 Oscars.

“She was stunning. I’ve known her since Crossroads, which was a long time ago,” Taryn told E! News. “We were really good friends�”we are�”but I haven’t seen her in so long and I was just like, ‘Wow,’ she nailed it. I would do Crossroads 2. And a Hustle and Flow 2. And an 8 Mile 2.”

Zoe took to her Twitter account the next day to tweet her tribute to Star Trek colleague Leonard Nimoy.

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President Obama has released his own statement on the death of Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy, who died on Friday at the age of 83.

“Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy. Leonard was a lifelong lover of the arts and humanities, a supporter of the sciences, generous with his talent and his time. And of course, Leonard was Spock. Cool, logical, big-eared and level-headed, the center of Star Trek‘s optimistic, inclusive vision of humanity’s future,” Obama said in his statement.

“I loved Spock,” he added. “In 2007, I had the chance to meet Leonard in person. It was only logical to greet him with the Vulcan salute, the universal sign for ‘Live long and prosper.’ And after 83 years on this planet – and on his visits to many others – it’s clear Leonard Nimoy did just that. Michelle and I join his family, friends, and countless fans who miss him so dearly today.”

Make sure to read what other celebrities are saying about the actor’s death.

George Takei has taken to his Facebook account to pay tribute to his late co-star and friend Leonard Nimoy.

The two actors worked together on the beloved series Star Trek back in the 1960s.

“Today, the world lost a great man, and I lost a great friend. We return you now to the stars, Leonard. You taught us to ‘Live Long And Prosper,’ and you indeed did, friend. I shall miss you in so many, many ways,” George wrote in his tribute.

Make sure to read the emotional statement released by William Shatner as well.

Celebrities everywhere have taken to their social media accounts to mourn the death of Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy.

The actor, who originated the role of Mr. Spock on the sci-fi series, died at the age of 83 after a battle with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Leonard‘s former co-star William Shatner has released a statement saying he “loved him like a brother” and the current Spock, Zachary Quinto, has shared some emotional words on the news as well.

Make sure to see Leonard‘s very fitting last tweet that might make you tear up.

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