Maurice Benard
Actor
Birth Date: March 1, 1963
Age: 61 years old
Birth Place: Martinez, California
Best known as smoldering gangster Sonny Corinthos on ABC's longtime soap "General Hospital" (1963- ), Maurice Benard has arguably been the hottest actor in daytime for over a decade. His very human portrayal of an often conflicted but still violent "good fella" was years ahead of Tony Soprano, bringing Benard a devoted fan base, an Emmy award and an opportunity through his TV character, to shed light on a still-whispered-about disease. Diagnosed with manic depression from a young age, Benard became notable outside soap circles for his work promoting mental health awareness for a disease that, though it nearly destroyed him, helped propel him to the heights of daytime stardom.
Credits
General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling
Self
Special
2024
Trials to Triumph
Actor
Movie
2023
The Suki & Scott Show
Guest
Show
2021
GMA3: What You Need to Know
Guest
Show
2020
The Story of Soaps
Actor
Show
2020
Equal Standard
Actor
Captain Chavat Issak
Movie
2020
Tamron HallStream
Guest
Talk
2019
Victoria Gotti: My Father's Daughter
Actor
John Gotti
Movie
2019
Duke
Actor
Winky
Movie
2018
Nightmare Cinema
Actor
Father Benedict
Movie
2018
The Ghost and the Whale
Actor
Joseph Hawthorne
Movie
2017
A Lover Betrayed
Actor
Detective Alvarez
Movie
2017
Healthy Minds With Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein
Guest
Show
2016
JoyStream
Actor
Ridge
Movie
2015
Home & Family
Guest
Talk
2012
Katie
Guest
Talk
2012
The Talk
Guest
Talk
2010
Sins of the Father
Actor
Sonny Corinthos
Show
2010
The Dr. Oz Show
Guest
Talk
2009
CastleStream
Guest Star
Series
2009
SOAPnet Selects: The Best of '06
Actor
Show
2006
American Latino TV
Guest
Show
2004
One Life to Live Yesterday
Actor
Show
2000
We Married Margo
Self
Movie
2000
Splitsville
Actor
Frank
Movie
1999
The View
Guest
Talk
1997
To Face Her Past
Actor
Jesse Molina
Movie
1996
Lucy y Desi: Yo Quiero a Lucy
Actor
Movie
1991
Her Wicked Ways
Actor
Movie
1991
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
Actor
Desi Arnaz
Movie
1991
20/20Stream
Guest
News
1978
General HospitalStream
Actor
Sonny Corinthos
Soap
1963
General Hospital Christmas
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Friday
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Monday
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Thanksgiving
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Thursday
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Today
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Tuesday
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Wednesday
Actor
Show
1963
General Hospital Yesterday
Actor
Show
1963
À toi de jouer Callaghan
Actor
Boutillon
Movie
1954
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News aboutMaurice Benard
Daytime Emmys Snubs & Surprises: Melody Thomas Scott, ‘The Talk’ Hosts & More
‘General Hospital’: Laura Wright Speaks Out About Steve Burton’s Return to Show
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‘General Hospital’ Writers on Touching Tribute to Bobbie & Upcoming Showdowns
‘General Hospital’ Star Maurice Benard Contemplated Suicide Amid Bipolar Battle
Q&A
Maurice Benard Reveals His Favorite ‘General Hospital’ Storyline Over 30 Years
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‘General Hospital’: Prepare for Spencer & Trina to Heat Up at the Nurses Ball (VIDEO)
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60 Sizzling Years of ‘General Hospital’: Looking Back on the Soap’s Endless Thrills
‘General Hospital’ Celebrates 60-Year Milestone With New Class Portrait (PHOTO)
‘General Hospital’ Celebrates 15,000th Episode (PHOTOS)
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‘General Hospital’: Laura Wright on Carly & Jason’s Engagement ‘Fear’ (VIDEO)
‘General Hospital’s Laura Wright Talks Sonny & a Potential Christmas Miracle
Q&A
‘General Hospital’ Star Laura Wright Reflects on 15 Years as Carly Corinthos
Exclusive
Mike’s Condition Worsens in ‘General Hospital’ Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
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Sonny Wrestles With a Heart-Wrenching Decision on ‘General Hospital’
Q&A
‘General Hospital’s Laura Wright on What’s Next for Carly: ‘She’s Always in Somebody Else’s Business’
Exclusive
‘General Hospital’: First Look at Sonny and Carly’s Vow Renewal (PHOTOS)
Q&A
Maurice Benard on Playing Gotti & a Possible Sonny-Margaux ‘Affair’ on ‘General Hospital’
‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Maurice Benard’s 25th Anniversary With Classic Sonny & Carly Episodes
‘General Hospital’: 8 Best Moments of 2018 So Far (PHOTOS)
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‘General Hospital’ Star Matt Cohen on GrAva’s Future & Returning to ‘Supernatural’
