Shawn Butler

In-universe information
In-universe information
Occupation	Newspaper magnate; Coffee importer; Manager of Kelly's Diner; Mob enforcer; University professor; U.S. Marine Veteran;
Father	Ray Butler
Sons	TJ Ashford
Grandchildren	Irene Davis-Ashford

Shawn Butler
Shawn Butler
General Hospital character
Portrayed by	Sean Blakemore
Duration	2011–2016; 2021–2022;
First appearance	January 24, 2011
Last appearance	March 21, 2022
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Robert Guza, Jr.
Introduced by	Jill Farren Phelps (2011); Frank Valentini (2015, 2021);
Occupation	Newspaper magnate; Coffee importer; Manager of Kelly's Diner; Mob enforcer; University professor; U.S. Marine Veteran;
In-universe information
Occupation	Newspaper magnate; Coffee importer; Manager of Kelly's Diner; Mob enforcer; University professor; U.S. Marine Veteran;
Father	Ray Butler
Sons	TJ Ashford
Grandchildren	Irene Davis-Ashford

Shawn Butler is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera General Hospital. The role is portrayed by actor Sean Blakemore and first appeared on January 24, 2011, on a recurring basis. On April 6, 2011, it was announced that Blakemore was put on contract with the series. On May 18, 2015, it was announced that Blakemore had taped his last scenes as Shawn and would be exiting the series. Butler returned for one day on November 19, 2015. Butler was visited by Sam and Jason Morgan in early April 2016.