Port Charles is welcoming a fresh face to the canvas! General Hospital has officially hired actor Alimi Ballard, who is set to make his debut in the brand-new role of William Baines, according to TV Insider. Fans won’t have to wait long to see him in action either—Ballard makes his debut on the Thursday, September 3 episode!
Key Takeaways
- Alimi Ballard joins General Hospital as William Baines.
- His debut is set for the September 3 episode.
- Ballard is best known for Numb3rs, but soap fans may remember him from Loving and The City.
Who Is Alimi Ballard?
But if his name looks familiar, there’s a good reason. So, who is Alimi Ballard? Prime-time viewers know him best as Special Agent David Sinclair from the hit CBS crime drama Numb3rs, but his acting roots run deep. Ballard got his start in high school, honing his craft at the Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center in the Northeast Bronx through their PYT theater program.
A Rich History in Daytime and Prime-Time Television
Soap fans will definitely remember Ballard from his daytime roots! From 1993 to 1996, he portrayed Frankie Hubbard—the son of iconic All My Children supercouple Jesse and Angie—on the ABC daytime soap opera Loving and its spinoff series, The City.
Beyond daytime, Ballard built an impressive prime-time resume. In 1997, he starred as a series regular on the short-lived ABC sitcom Arsenio, alongside Arsenio Hall and Vivica A. Fox. Meanwhile, from 1997–1999, he played the lovable Quizmaster Albert on the hit ABC/WB comedy Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. And from 2000–2001, he portrayed Herbal on the sci-fi cult favorite Dark Angel.
Off-screen, Ballard is married to actress and writer Dahn Elle Dior Ballard, and the couple shares two children together.
What do you think brings William Baines to Port Charles—is he connected to the WSB, the mob, or one of our local families? Drop your predictions in the comments below!
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