Griffin Munro (Matt Cohen)

Dr. Griffin Fitzhugh Munro, M.D. is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital.

He has been portrayed by actor Matt Cohen since the character's debut on February 5, 2016.

Casting
Cohen's casting was announced by  on January 16, 2016. Cohen was known for several guest stints in prime time, most recently ABC prime time legal drama, ' and '.

There was very little information made available about the character ahead of his debut.

Cohen's casting came on the heels of the soap losing one of its longtime leading men Jason Thompson in the role of Dr. Patrick Drake, and the character's introduction would help replenish the hospital.

It was announced that he would be debuting during the first week of February.

He made his first appearance on February 5, 2016.

Background
He is a friend of Dr. Lucas Jones from med school.

It was also revealed that he is the previously unknown son of Duke Lavery, who was conceived before Duke met Anna Devane. Griffin also stated that he didn't know who his father was until after his mother, Margaret Munro passed away (she wrote him a letter explaining everything).

He has also formed a friendship Anna Devane.

As of April 15, 2016, it appears he also recognizes Det. Nathan West. On June 29, it was revealed that Griffin had an affair with Nathan's then-wife, Claudette and Nathan shot him in a drunken rage. On August 3-4, Claudette and Griffin unexpectedly reunited with each other at. It was also revealed that Claudette was and is still in love with Griffin and he is in love with her.

On May 12, 2016, Griffin was revealed to be a Roman Catholic priest.

Storylines
Dr. Griffin Munro first arrived in Port Charles in February 2016, having taken over the neurosurgery position vacated by Patrick Drake. After encountering Sonny Corinthos in the hospital chapel, he is soon assigned to become his doctor and discovers that Corinthos has been faking his paralysis for some time. After imploring Corinthos to come clean to his loved ones, Sonny tells Griffin that he needs for his enemies to see him as weak. Griffin agrees to Sonny's request under the condition that Sonny keep him up to date on his progress.

Following the accidental shooting of Kiki Jerome, the truth about Sonny's health comes to light, and Griffin ends up apologizing to Sonny's wife, Carly Corinthos for concealing the truth. Griffin is also tasked with informing Kiki's mother, Ava Jerome and Franco that Kiki may have limited mobility as the result of her shooting. Griffin is also introduced to Anna Devane by Lucas Jones, and it becomes apparent that Griffin shares a mysterious connection with Anna. Griffin is also on hand to treat Tracy Quartermaine after she suffers a seizure at The Floating Rib.

On March 15, 2016, Griffin revealed to Anna that he's Duke's son and he has since taken a DNA test that proved that he is Duke's son.

On May 24, 2016, he walked Maxie Jones down the red carpet and received a text from Emma Scorpio-Drake prior to the Nurse's ball.

Later in 2016, it was revealed that Dr. Munro is a suspect in the deaths of patients at the hospital but he is no longer a suspect.

Crimes Committed

 * Adultery; had an affair with Claudette Beaulieu while she was married to Det. Nathan West [2006 ]
 * Stalked Anna Devane [revealed Mar 10, 2016]
 * Attacked Carlos Rivera through his (Carlos') cell bars (grabbed him by the collar and shoved him up against the bars) [Apr 20, 2016]
 * Punched Valentin Cassadine [Nov 18, 2016]

Health and Vitals

 * Shot in the side by Det. Nathan West [2006; revealed May 2016; the fact that it was Nathan was revealed on Jun 29, 2016]
 * Assaulted and pinned to a wall by Nathan [Aug 19, 2016]
 * Hit over the head with a vase and rendered temporarily unconscious by Claudette [Oct 24, 2016]