Russell Ford (Richard Gant)

Dr. Russell Ford was played by Richard Gant from February 7, 2007 until the characters death on July 22, 2008.

General Hospital
Dr. Russell Ford first arrives at General Hospital during the Metro Court Hostage Crisis. During the Hostage crisis he forces Patrick Drake to return from outside the Metro Court to preform surgery. He also forces (Alexis Davis) into the hospital when she faints. He threatens to report doctors that do not listen to him.

After Alan Quatermaine dies many people believed that Monica would take over as Chief of staff. Dr. Ford is given the position. During his tenure as the Chief of Staff his main goal is profit. He sends patients with out insurance to county. This leads to Joe Smith to attach a bomb to himself and take hostages in attempt to get treatment for his pregnant wife. The bomb turns out to be a fake.

Night Shift
Dr. Russell Ford is also seen on General Hospital: Night Shift. He dies when a car crashes into the E.R. on July 22, 2008.