Steve Burton Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Kids

Jack Stephen Burton, better known as Steve Burton, is an American television actor best known for his long-running portrayal of Jason Morgan on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.

With a career spanning over three decades in daytime television, he has also appeared on The Young and the Restless as Dylan McAvoy and built a dedicated fan base through his work in soaps, primetime guest spots, and occasional films.

Steve Burton
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jack Stephen Burton
Stage Name:	Steve Burton
Born:	28 June 1970 (age 56 years old)
Place of Birth:	Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Mixed
Height:	1.8 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Jack Burton, Tory Burton
Siblings:	Damian Burton, Eddie Burton
Spouse:	Michelle Lundstrom (2025), Sheree Gustin (m. 1999–2023)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Makena Grace Burton, Jack Marshall Burton, Brooklyn Faith Burton
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Steve Burton entered the world on June 28, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Jack Burton and Tory Burton. He spent his early years in the Cleveland, Ohio area, specifically the suburb of Richmond Heights, before the family relocated to California.

Siblings include brothers Damian Burton and Eddie Burton. Burton graduated from Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California, where he became involved in drama and was a member of the school’s Theatre 40. He later studied acting at Theater Theater in Hollywood. He is of mixed ethnicity with English, Welsh, and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, and identifies with Christianity.

Career

Steve Burton broke into acting in the late 1980s with guest appearances on shows like Who’s the Boss? and a regular role as Chris Fuller on the syndicated sitcom Out of This World. His big break came in 1991 when he joined General Hospital as Jason Quartermaine, later evolving into the iconic Jason Morgan.

The role brought him widespread recognition and a loyal following over more than two decades, with multiple returns to the series. He expanded his range with a stint on The Young and the Restless as Dylan McAvoy from 2013 to 2017, along with appearances in primetime projects and films such as The Last Castle and direct-to-video action titles like CyberTracker.

Beyond daytime drama, Burton has taken on producing and podcasting work, including co-hosting Stone Cold and the Jackal. He has maintained a steady presence through guest roles, voice work (such as in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children), and fan events. His enduring appeal in the soap genre, combined with a grounded public persona, has solidified his legacy as one of television’s most recognizable action-oriented leading men in serialized storytelling.

Awards and Nominations

• Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (General Hospital) – Pending (2026)
• Multiple Soap Opera Digest Award nominations and wins for General Hospital role

Social Media

• Instagram: @1steveburton
• Facebook: @1SteveBurton
• Twitter/X: @1SteveBurton

Personal Life

Steve Burton, 56 years old and 1.8 m tall, was previously married to Sheree Gustin from 1999 until their divorce in 2023; the couple share three children: Makena Grace Burton, Jack Marshall Burton, and Brooklyn Faith Burton.

In 2025, he married Michelle Lundstrom in an intimate Orthodox church ceremony.

Net Worth

Steve Burton has an estimated net worth of $3 million. He has built his financial success primarily through decades of work on major soap operas like General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, supplemented by acting roles in films and television, voice work, podcasting, and other entertainment ventures.

Filmography

• General Hospital (1991–2012, 2017–present)
• The Young and the Restless (2013–2017)
• The Last Castle (2001)
• CyberTracker (1994)
• CyberTracker 2 (1995)
• Out of This World (1987–1991)
• Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005, voice)

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