🔥 Trending Who is James West on General Hospital and why was he recast?

James West is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital ¹⁴. He is the son of Detective Nathan West and Maxie Jones ¹.

Key Information About James West

• Birth Date: James West was born on May 21, 2018, in the show's storyline ¹. His mother, Maxie Jones, discovered her pregnancy in November 2017 ¹.
• Parents: His father is the late Detective Nathan West, and his mother is Maxie Jones ¹.
• Current Actor: The role of James West is currently played by Gary James Fuller, who joined the cast in April 2023 ⁴⁸.
• Temporary Recast: Recently, the role was temporarily recast with Easton Winn stepping in for Gary James Fuller. This temporary change occurred because Gary James Fuller sustained an injury in real life ²³⁵⁶. Easton Winn appeared as James West on the July 16, 2026, episode ⁵.

James West is a recurring character whose storylines often involve his family, particularly his mother Maxie Jones ⁴⁸. His character has been part of emotional storylines, including those related to his father's identity ²⁷.