Maurice Benard

Maurice Benard Headshot

Actor

Birth Date: March 1, 1963

Age: 60 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

Trials to Triumph

Actor
Movie
2023

The Suki & Scott Show

Guest
TV Show
2021

GMA3: What You Need to Know

Guest
TV Show
2020

The Story of Soaps

Actor
TV Show
2020

Equal Standard

Actor
Captain Chavat Issak
Movie
2020

Tamron Hall

Guest
TV Show
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
TV Show
2016

Joy

Actor
Ridge
Movie
2015

Home & Family

Guest
TV Show
2012

Katie

Guest
TV Show
2012

Sins of the Father

Actor
Sonny Corinthos
TV Show
2010

The Dr. Oz Show

Guest
TV Show
2009

SOAPnet Selects: The Best of '06

Actor
TV Show
2006

American Latino TV

Guest
TV Show
2004

One Life to Live Yesterday

Actor
TV Show
2000

Splitsville

Actor
Frank
Movie
1999

The View

Guest
TV Show
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
TV Show
1978

General HospitalStream

Actor
Sonny Corinthos
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Christmas

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Friday

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Monday

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Thanksgiving

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Thursday

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Today

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Tuesday

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Wednesday

Actor
TV Show
1963

General Hospital Yesterday

Actor
TV Show
1963

À toi de jouer Callaghan

Actor
Boutillon
Movie
1954

News about
Maurice Benard

Maurice Benard on 'General Hospital'
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)

Anthony Geary and Genie Francis getting married - 'General Hospital'
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60 Sizzling Years of ‘General Hospital’: Looking Back on the Soap’s Endless Thrills

'General Hospital' 60th Anniversary Class Photo

‘General Hospital’ Celebrates 60-Year Milestone With New Class Portrait (PHOTO)

General Hospital Cast and Crew celebrate soap opera's 15,000th episode in group photo

‘General Hospital’ Celebrates 15,000th Episode (PHOTOS)

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‘General Hospital’: Laura Wright on Carly & Jason’s Engagement ‘Fear’ (VIDEO)

Maurice Benard and Laura Wright on General Hospital

‘General Hospital’s Laura Wright Talks Sonny & a Potential Christmas Miracle

Laura Wright on General Hospital
Q&A

‘General Hospital’ Star Laura Wright Reflects on 15 Years as Carly Corinthos

General Hospital Sonny Mike
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Mike’s Condition Worsens in ‘General Hospital’ Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

Max Gail and Maurice Benard in General Hospital
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Sonny Wrestles With a Heart-Wrenching Decision on ‘General Hospital’

Maurice Benard and Laura Wright of General Hospital
Q&A

‘General Hospital’s Laura Wright on What’s Next for Carly: ‘She’s Always in Somebody Else’s Business’

Episode # 14373
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‘General Hospital’: First Look at Sonny and Carly’s Vow Renewal (PHOTOS)

Maurice Benard at Gotti
Q&A

Maurice Benard on Playing Gotti & a Possible Sonny-Margaux ‘Affair’ on ‘General Hospital’

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‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Maurice Benard’s 25th Anniversary With Classic Sonny & Carly Episodes

GENERAL HOSPITAL - FINOLA HUGHES, MAURICE BENARD, MAURICE BENARD

‘General Hospital’: 8 Best Moments of 2018 So Far (PHOTOS)

Matt Cohen as Griffin Munro on General Hospital
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‘General Hospital’ Star Matt Cohen on GrAva’s Future & Returning to ‘Supernatural’

Maurice Benard at the 2016 Winter Television Critics Association press tour

Crime Pays: ‘General Hospital’’s Maurice Benard on 23 Years as the Godfather of Port Charles