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Maurice Benard Biography
Maurice Benard is one of the most popular and richest Soap Opera Actor who was born on March 1, 1963 in San Francisco, California, United States. He is a veteran of soap opera and best known for his role in Soap Opera as Sonny Corinthos, Jr. at General Hospital. This role he started playing in 1993. He also played small roles in feature films Mi Vida Loca, Joy.
He is an award-winning General Hospital leader man, as is Anthony Geary.
Benard married Paula Smith on August 11, 1990. They have four children: three daughters and one son. He and his wife adopted his wife’s sister’s daughter, after her mother’s death. His cousin, Marvin Benard, played professional baseball.
Benard was born Mauricio Jose 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 Salvadorian and Nicaraguan ethnicity. He started his acting career as Nico on the soap opera All My Children, from 1987 to 1990. He then went on to start a career on General Hospital, a daytime soap opera on ABC. His role on the show was the fictionalized Sonny Corinthos, a manic depressive mobster King pin. His first air date on GH was August 13, 1993. In addition to guest spots on several television series during the early 1990s, Benard appeared in television movies including the CBS television movie Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991), in which he portrayed Desi Arnaz. He also starred in the independent film entitled The Ghost and the Whale, executive produced by his wife Paula.
Paula Smith was his wife. He is the father of three daughters, Heather, Cassidy, and Cailey and one son, Joshua.
Name | Maurice Benard |
First Name | Maurice |
Last Name | Benard |
Occupation | Soap Opera Actor |
Birthday | March 1 |
Birth Year | 1963 |
Place of Birth | San Francisco |
Home Town | California |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Full/Birth Name | |
Father | Not Available |
Mother | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Paula Smith |
Children(s) | Cailey Sofia, Joshua James, Cassidy Rose, Heather Rose |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Maurice Benard Net Worth
Maurice Benard is one of the richest Soap Opera Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maurice Benard's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1987, he was the first to appear on All My Children.
He won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2003 for Outstanding Actor in Drama for his role in General Hospital.
Maurice Benard (born March 1, 1963) is an American actor. In 1993, he was cast as Sonny Corinthos on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Soap Opera Actor |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Maurice Benard height 5 ft 9 in Maurice weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Bernard has been nominated for several Daytime Emmy awards for his role of Sonny Corinthos, winning Outstanding Lead Actor in 2003 and 2019, as well as, winning three Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1996, 2003, and 2005.
Who is Maurice Benard Dating?
According to our records, Maurice Benard married to Paula Smith . As of December 1, 2023, Maurice Benard’s is not dating anyone.
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Maurice Ranked on the list of most popular Soap Opera Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Maurice Benard celebrates birthday on March 1 of every year.
Is Maurice Benard Italian?
He grew up in San Francisco, California, and is of Nicaraguan ancestry. He started his acting career as Nico on the soap opera All My Children, from 1987 to 1990.
What nationality is Sonny from General Hospital?
On his father’s side, Sonny is of Greek and Irish descent. On his mother’s side, Sonny is of Cuban descent. Michael Corinthos Jr. is born on April 20, 1965, to Michael and Adela Corinthos.
How much is Maurice Bernards net worth?
Date of Birth: | Mar 1, 1963 (59 years old) |
Gender: | Male |
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.753 m) |
Profession: | Actor |
Who is Maurice Benard adopted daughter?
Back in 2008, the GH star and his wife, Paula, adopted Heather (who was then 15) after her and Paula’s mother unexpectedly passed away.
Who is Maurice Bernards wife?
Paula Smith
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