Burton was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He began acting in high school and later studied at the Actors Studio in New York City. He made his television debut in 1991 on the soap opera Another World. Later that year, he joined the cast of General Hospital as Jason Morgan. Burton has played the role of Jason for over 30 years, making him one of the longest-running actors on the show.
In addition to his work on General Hospital, Burton has also appeared in a number of other television shows and films. He has had recurring roles on the soap operas Port Charles and All My Children, and has also appeared in the films The Young and the Restless (2013), The Last Castle (2001), and Solstice (2008).
Burton is married to actress Sheree Gustin. They have three children together.
Here is a timeline of Steve Burton's career:
* 1991–present: General Hospital (Jason Morgan)
* 1997: Port Charles (Jason Morgan)
* 1998–2000: All My Children (Jason Morgan)
* 2001: The Last Castle (Private First Class Eugene "Eyeball" Irineo)
* 2008: Solstice (Nick)
* 2013–2017: The Young and the Restless (Dylan McAvoy)