Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rachel Ames (born November 2, 1929; Portland, Oregon) is an American actress. She was the longest-running performer on American Broadcasting Company''s longest-running daytime serial, General Hospital, playing Audrey March Hardy from 1964 to 2007. She also played Audrey Hardy on the General Hospital spin-off series Port Charles. Her contract was not renewed for General Hospital in 2003, but she still appeared as a recurring character from 2003 until 2007.