H. Wesley Kenney (Jan 3, 1926-Jan 13, 2015) was an American director, producer, and writer, who served as an Executive Producer and Head Writer on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
Biography[]
Kenney is best known for his work on soap operas, producing and directing Days of our Lives from 1968 to 1979, and then becoming Co-Executive Producer of The Young and the Restless, a spot he held from 1982 to 1987. Under Kenney's run as Y&R's Co-Executive Producer, he helped the show win three daytime Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series in 1983, 1985, and 1986. From 1987 to 1989, Kenney replaced the legendary Gloria Monty as Executive Producer of General Hospital. He also became General Hospital's Head Writer during the 1988 WGA strike.
Kenney's directing credits include All in the Family, Big John, Little John, Inside Detective, and Flo.
He married actress Heather North in 1971 after meeting her on the set of Days of our Lives (she was playing the part of Sandy Horton at the time).
Kenney is retired from directing, and is now a professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
Positions held on General Hospital[]
| Predecessor | Executive Producer | Successor |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria Monty (1978-1987) |
H. Wesley Kenney (1987-1989) |
Joseph Hardy (1989-1991) |
| Predecessor | Head Writer | Successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Marcus Norma Monty (1988) |
H. Wesley Kenney (1988) |
Ann Marcus Norma Monty (1987-1988) |
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| v - e |
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| Creators: |
| Frank and Doris Hursley |
| Executive Producer(s): |
| Frank Valentini (2012-present) |
| Head Writer(s): |
| Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten (2024-present) |
| Behind the Scenes |
| Directors: |
| Jillian Dedote (2024-present) · Erica Eng (2024-present) · Tina Keller (2017-present) · Nina Kramer (2024-present) · Rob Markham (2019-present) · Allison Reames Smith (2019-present) · Aubrey Smyth (2024-present) · Gary Tomlin (2016-present) · Frank Valentini (2012-present) · Denise Van Cleave (2014-present) · Cherie Wall (2023-present) · Phideaux Xavier (2007-Present) |
| Art, Design, & Sets / Costumes & Makeup / Music: |
| Kurt Biederwolf (Music: 2013-present) · Paul Glass (Music: 2012-present) · Billy Hoffman (Costumes: 2017-present) · Steve Hopkins (Music: 2012-present) · Shawn Reeves (Costumes: 2012-present) · Alice Volonino (Costumes: 1993-present) |
| Producers: |
| Michelle Henry (2003-present) · Jason Marshall (2019-present) · Jeffrey Sierks (2018-present) · Cherie Wall (2023-present) · M.K. Weir (2013-present) · Jennifer Whittaker-Brogdon (2013-present) |
| Production Management: |
| Peter Fillmore (Prod Mgmt: 2004-present) · Tom Rotolo (Prod Mgmt: 2014-present) · Mark Teschner (Casting: 1989-present) · |
| Stunts: |
| Janelle Beaudry ("Ava": 2020) · Heather Leah Bonono ("Carly": 2025) · Katelyn Brooke ("Esme": 2022) · Melanin Rosalin Heard ("Phyllis": 2021) · Colby Lemmo ("Holly": 2022) · Tanika Lopez ("Trina": 2024) · Cassandra Lynn McCormick ("Ava": 2022) · Anthony Molinari ("Ned": 2023) · Chris Reid ("Spencer": 2024) · Casey Rutherford ("Jax": 2021) · Lauren Shaw ("Nina": 2021) · Kara Smith ("Nina": 2025) · Joe Sobalo, Jr. ("Sonny": 2021) · Tiana Webberley ("Kristina": 2024) |
| Writers: |
| Nigel Campbell (2024-present) · Celena Cipriaso (2024-present) · Ashley D. Cook (2021-present) · Emily Culliton (2023-present) · Suzanne Flynn (2012-present) · Will Gavett (2021-present) · Charlotte Gibson (2016-present) · Lucky Gold (2017-present) · Kate Hall (2011-present) · Peter Killeen (2024-present) · Cathy LePard (2023-present) · Stacey Pulwer (2023-present) · Ryan Quan (2025-present) · Louise Rozett (2025-present) · Anne Schoettle (2024-present) · Scott Sickles (2012-present) · Micah Steinberg (2024-present) |
| Former |
| Directors: |
| Joseph Behar (1993–2004) · Larry Carpenter (2011–2022) · Kenn Herman (1965–1977) · Marlene Laird (1978–1992) · William Ludel (1993–2022) · Mary Madeiras (2001–2006) · Scott McKinsey (1993–2020) · Penny Pengra (2009–2016) · Alan Pultz (1978–1999) · Owen Renfroe (2001–2012) · Phil Sogard (1978–1993) |
| Executive Producers: |
| Charles Pratt, Jr. (2004-2006) · Jill Farren Phelps (2001-2012) · Robert Guza, Jr. (1996-2011) · Wendy Riche (1992-2001) · Gloria Monty (1991-1992) · Joseph Hardy (1989-1991) · H. Wesley Kenney (1987-1989) · Gloria Monty (1978-1987) · Tom Donovan (1975-1977) · James Young (1963-1975) · Selig J. Seligman (1963) |
| Head Writers: |
| Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahey (2024) · Dan O'Connor and Chris Van Etten (2019-2024) · Shelly Altman and Chris Van Etten (2017-2019) · Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante (2015-2017) · Ron Carlivati (2012-2015) · Garin Wolf and Shelly Altman (2011-2012) · Garin Wolf (2011) · Robert Guza, Jr. (2008-2011) · Garin Wolf (2008) · Robert Guza, Jr. (2007-2008) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Meg Bennett (2007) · Robert Guza, Jr. (2006-2007) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Charles Pratt, Jr. (2002-2006) · Megan McTavish (2001-2002) · Elizabeth Korte and Michele Val Jean (2001) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Meg Bennett (1997-2000) · Janet Iacobuzio and Christopher Whitesell (1997) · Richard Culliton and Karen Harris (1996-1997) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Karen Harris (1996) · Claire Labine (1993-1996) · Bill Levinson (1993) · Maralyn Thoma and Bill Levinson (1992-1993) · Maralyn Thoma (1992) · Norma Monty (1991-1992) · Gene Palumbo, Norma Monty, and John Whelpley (1991) · Gene Palumbo (1989-1991) · Ann Marcus and Norma Monty (1988) · H. Wesley Kenney (1988) · Ann Marcus and Norma Monty (1987-1988) · Pat Falken Smith and Norma Monty (1985-1987) · Anne Howard Bailey (1982-1985) · John William and Joyce Hooper Corrington (1982) · Thom Racina, Leah Laiman, and Robert J. Shaw (1981-1982) · Gloria Monty and Thom Racina (1981) · Pat Falken Smith and Margaret DePriest (1979-1981) · Douglas Marland and Frank Salisbury (1978-1979) · Douglas Marland (1977-1978) · Irving and Tex Elman (1977) · Richard and Suzanne Holland (1977) · Robert Mason and Eileen Pollock (1976-1977) · Richard and Suzanne Holland (1975) · Jerome and Bridget Dobson (1973-1975) · Frank and Doris Hursley (1963-1973) · Theodore and Mathilde Ferro (1963) |
| Art, Design, & Sets / Costumes & Makeup / Music: |
| John Bahler (Music: 1987-1993) · Tom Bähler (Music: 1987-1993) · Mercer Barrows (Art: 1991-1996) · Dan Beyer (Music: 2007-2010) · R.C. Cates (Music: 1987-2012) · Maki Chaudhuri (Costumes: 1983-2023) · Pam P.K. Cole (Makeup: 1978-1990) · Jack Crosby (Art: 1963-1977) · Martin Davich (Music: 1993-2005) · Chip Dox (Design: 2005-2015) · Emily Draper (Costumes: 1983-1986) · James H. Ellingwood (Art: 1978-1990) · Jill Farren Phelps (Music: 1977-1984) · Kate Grahn (Music: 2013-2014, 2023) · Mary B. Iannelli (Costumes: 2008-2012) · Matthew C. Jacobs (Design: 1991-2000) · Dara Jaramillo (Makeup: 2003-2009) · Daena Jay (Music: 2010-2016, 2023) · Katherine Kotarakos (Makeup: 1978-1991) · Dave Koz (Music: 1993-2004) · Dominic Messinger (Music: 1983-1984, 1999-2012) · William Mickley (Art: 1978) · Bob Miller (Costumes: 1985-1999) · Jim O'Daniel (Costumes: 1981-1984) · Charles Paul (Music: 1980-1987) · Lauren N. Poole (Makeup: 2008-2016) · Rie Sinclair (Music: 2001-2022) · Jack Urbont (Music: 1976-present) · George Whittaker (Costumes: 1978-1980) · Phideaux Xavier (Music: 2018-2021) |
| Other: |
| Ross Brown (Casting: 1967-1972) · Marvin Paige (Casting: 1966-2006) · Pam Polifroni (Casting: 1977-2004) · Bob Piatak (Prod Mgmt: 1978-1995) · Doris Sabbagh (Casting: 1977) · Selig J. Seligman (Prod Mgmt: 1963-1967) |
| Producers: |
| Jerry Balme (1978-1995) · Bob Bardo (1986-1994) · Mercer Barrows (2002-2020) · Shelley Curtis (1992-2006) · Susan Dansby (1996) · Dick Dunn (1978-1980) · Denny Frary (1989-1999) · Brianna Gardner (2012) · N'neka Garland (2015-2023) · Deborah A. Genovese (2000-2005) · Julie Hanan Carruthers (1994-1999) · Hope Harmel Smith (1998) · Francesca James (1990-1996) · Gerald M. Jaskulski (1983-1985) · H. Wesley Kenney (1987-1989) · Lisa Levinson (1998-2006) · Kylie Masterson (1963-1977) · John B. Moranville (1985-1986) · Mary O'Leary (2001-20117) · Carol Scott (1996-2006) · Gerard Straub (1980-1981) · Christine M. Ucar (1992-1994) · Marty Vagts (1987-2006) · Joe Willmore (1985-1986) |
| Writers: |
| Shelly Altman (2011-2012) · Sheri Anderson Thomas (1980–1992) · Andrea Archer Compton (2014–2016) · Lewis Arlt (1993–1995) · Meg Bennett (1987–1989, 1994–2000, 2009–2011) · Barbara Bloom (2017-2021) · Stephanie Braxton (1994–1996) · Anna Theresa Cascio (2012-2021) · Michael Conforti (2001-2012) · Jeanne Davis Glynn (1981–1993) · Ralph Ellis (1992–1996) · Nathan Fissell (2009-2012) · Jim Fryman (2001–2003) · David Goldschmid (1993-1995, 2006-2011) · Janet Iacobuzio (1997-1998, 2012-2016) · Elizabeth Korte (1991-2024) · Bill Levinson (1993-1998) · Eleanor Mancusi (1993–1995) · Patrick Mulcahey (1996-1999) · Dan O'Connor (2013-2019) · Elizabeth Page (2012–2015) · Jean Passanante (2012-2013) · Judith Pinsker (1994–1996) · Charles Pratt, Jr. (1982-1984) · Mary Sue Price (1997-2011) · Thom Racina (1982-1984) · David Rupel (1999-2001, 2016-2024) · A.J. Russell (1981–1991) · Katherine Schock (2012–2017) · Lisa Seidman (2020–2023) · Donny Sheldon (2017-2020) · Doris Silverton (1983–1993) · Elizabeth Snyder (1989–1993) · Robert Soderberg (1986–1989) · Margaret Stewart (1979–1981) · Maralyn Thoma (1985-1990) · Tracey Thomson (2005-2012) · Michele Val Jean (1993-2000, 2007-2012) · Chris Van Etten (2012-2017) · Susan Wald (2001-2012) · Christopher Whitesell (1997, 2015-2017) · Garin Wolf (1997-2012) |