Maurice Benard
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| Maurice Benard | |
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| Birth name | Mauricio Jose Morales |
| Born | March 1, 1963 Martinez, California, USA |
| Official site | http://www.mauricebenard.tv |
| Notable roles | Sonny Corinthos, General Hospital |
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| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series 2003 General Hospital |
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Maurice Benard (born Mauricio Jose Morales on March 1, 1963) is an American actor of Nicaraguan and Salvadoran ethnicity.
Benard started his soap career as Nico Kelly on All My Children from 1987 to 1989. Today he is known primarily for his Daytime Emmy Award-winning portrayal of romantic mobster Michael "Sonny" Corinthos, Jr. on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital, a role he has portrayed since 1993. Benard won a Daytime Emmy for his work as Sonny in 2003.
Benard portrayed Desi Arnaz in the TV movie Lucy & Desi : Before the Laughter, which aired on CBS in 1991.
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[edit] Health
Benard was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 22
[edit] Family Life
Benard and his wife Paula have three children, daughters, Cailey Sofia (September 18, 1994), Cassidy Rose (April 8, 1999) and son, Joshua James (December 5, 2004). His cousin, Marvin Benard, plays professional baseball.
[edit] Television Filmography
- General Hospital as Michael "Sonny" Corinthos Jr. (1993-1997, 1998-present)
- All My Children as Nico Kelly (1987-1989)
