Age, Biography and Wiki
Maurice Benard (Mauricio José Morales) was born on 1 March, 1963 in San Francisco, California, U.S., is an American actor. Discover Maurice Benard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Mauricio José Morales |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
1 March 1963 |
| Birthday |
1 March |
| Birthplace |
San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 61 years old group.
Maurice Benard Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Maurice Benard height is 1.75 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Maurice Benard's Wife?
His wife is Paula Smith (m. 1990)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Paula Smith (m. 1990) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 |
Maurice Benard Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Maurice Benard worth at the age of 61 years old? Maurice Benard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Maurice Benard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Maurice Benard Social Network
Timeline
Maurice Benard (born March 1, 1963) is an American actor.
In 1980s, he began career as a model before acting.
He played Nico Kelly in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children from 1987 to 1990 and in 1991 portrayed Desi Arnaz in the biographical television film Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter.
In 1987, Benard made his television debut playing Nico Kelly in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children, a role he played until 1990.
He received Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Male Newcomer: Daytime in 1989.
He later made guest appearances in prime time shows include DEA, Stat and Dark Justice.
They have four children: three daughters and one son.
He and his wife adopted his wife's younger sister Heather, after their mother's death.
Benard was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 22.
He has become a spokesperson for treatment of the disorder with Mental Health America.
He made the decision to have the General Hospital writers make his character, Sonny Corinthos, also have the disorder.
Many of the struggles he faces on the show due to the disorder are ones he faced in his own life.
Much praise has been given to the show for the realistic depiction.
In 1991, Benard appeared in a supporting role in the made-for-television movie Her Wicked Ways and later that year played Desi Arnaz in the biographical television film Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter opposite Frances Fisher.
In 1993, Benard began starring as Sonny Corinthos in the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
For his role in General Hospital, Benard received three Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Benard was born Mauricio José Morales in Martinez, California, the son of Martha, a bank employee, and Humberto Morales, a bakery superintendent.
He grew up in San Francisco, California, and is of Nicaraguan and Salvadoran ancestry.
The following year he made his big screen debut appearing in the biographical drama film, Ruby and later had secondary role in the 1993 independent film Mi Vida Loca.
In 1993, Benard was cast as Sonny Corinthos, a manic depressive mobster King pin in the ABC daytime soap opera, General Hospital.
His first air date on GH was August 13, 1993.
Initially, the character was only supposed to last for six months as Benard was not interested in anything more than a year.
He revealed that after his stint on All My Children, he was not interested in doing another soap.
He joined the cast of General Hospital because he had gone broke and acting was all he knew at the time.
The producers offered him two separate roles, that of mobster Damian Smith, with a two-year contract, and that of Sonny.
Benard revealed that just two weeks after starting work, he suffered a manic depressive breakdown.
At one point he had stopped coming in to work but expressed his gratitude to the network for keeping faith in him instead of firing him immediately.
He reprised his role in the 1996 prime time special General Hospital: Twist of Fate, daytime spin-off Port Charles in 2000, and in an episode of prime time spin-off General Hospital: Night Shift in 2007.
Benard has been nominated for ten Daytime Emmy Awards for his role of Sonny Corinthos, winning for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2003, 2019, and 2021, as well as winning three Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1996, 2003, and 2005.
In addition for his daytime television career, Benard also starred in a number of feature and made-for-television movies.
He appeared in the 2015 comedy-drama film Joy directed by David O. Russell.
He guest-starred on ABC crime series Castle in 2016 and appeared opposite Jamie Luner in the Lifetime thriller A Lover Betrayed (2017).
He starred in the 2017 independent mystery thriller film The Ghost and the Whale, executive produced by his wife Paula.
In 2018, Benard appeared in the horror anthology film, Nightmare Cinema starring in segment directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
In 2019 he played John Gotti in the Lifetime crime film Victoria Gotti: My Father's Daughter.
He later starred in films Hold On (2019), and Equal Standard (2020).
