Mac Scorpio (John York) Bio - General Hospital

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Mac Scorpio

JOHN J. YORK

Came to town: 1991
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Police Commissioner

CHARACTER BIO

In a town run by mobsters heading up the police force is no easy task. The one thing more intimidating than gangsters? Raising a daughter who demands independence, even though the overprotective Mac is hesitant to give it.

The Good

When Robin Scorpio's parents were presumed dead after a boat explosion, Mac raised her
Helped clear Felicia Jones when she was accused of the attempted murder of Ryan Chamberlain. It later turned out that Ryan was a murderer and Mac and Felicia worked together to get him convicted
Basically raised Maxie and Georgie Jones, Felicia's daughters by a previous marriage

The Bad and the Ugly

Prior to moving to Port Charles, Mac accidentally caused a plane crash that killed his parents and his brother's fiancée
Had a volatile relationship with his brother Robert Scorpio for many years
Railroaded Luke Spencer into murder charges after he was jealous of Luke's relationship with Felicia
The death of his daughter, Georgie

Friends

Robin Scorpio: Niece
Lucky Spencer: Co-worker
Maxie Jones: Daughter (adoptive)

ACTOR BIO

John J. York portrays Mac Scorpio, Port Charles' police commissioner.

Mr. York, a native of Chicago's South Side, studied marketing for two years at the University of Whitewater in Wisconsin before returning to Chicago to study acting with Edward Kaye-Martin. He made his professional debut at the Wisdom Bridge Theatre, where he appeared in Picnic, Loss of Roses, Career and Golden Boy.

He moved to Hollywood in 1983 and began appearing on such television series as 21 Jump Street, Murder, She Wrote, Sydney, Family Ties, Newhart, Hunter and Hotel. Mr. York then starred for two seasons as Eric Cord on Werewolf, a horror-action series.

His feature film credits include roles in Steel and Lace, House of the Rising Sun, The Bear and Chattanooga Choo Choo. During the filming of the latter project, Mr. York met his wife, Vicki, a casting director. They were married on August 15, 1986, and have a daughter, Schyler.

In the few leisure moments he has, Mr. York enjoys spending time with his family, riding his bike, working in the yard and garden and playing golf.