On screen, we might not see him often enough, but Johnny, Sonny Corithos' General Hospital bodyguard for the past two years, defidently has a way of making his presence known. "I try to find the cameras," laughs his portrayer, actor Scott Egan. "And I get close to Maurice Benard (Sonny)."

But seriously, Egan is grateful to the GH powers-that-be for keeping him on screen -- and given Sonny's spotty history when it comes to the people close to him, Johnny must hold the record for longevity! Egan could play a key role if his GH castmates should decide to field a softball team. "I used to play professional baseball for the White Sox and Brewers, then I got into acting because I got hurt."

Given his skill with a catcher's mitt, Johnny might one day be called upon to intercept a bullet met for his boss. "I'd take a bullet for Sonny," he offers, "but I wouldn't get in a limo if there were any foreign objects underneath it!"

(From the "Spotlight" section of the August 31, 1999 issue of Soap Opera Update)