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Maurice Benard (born Mauricio Jose Morales on March 1, 1963) is an American actor.

Bernard 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.

Benard has been very open about living with manic depression or bipolar disorder. He was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 22, after suffering his first nervous breakdown. Benard treats his manic depression with lithium. He is the spokeperson for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and campaigns for bipolar awareness with the National Mental Health Association.

Benard and his wife Paula have three children, daughters, Cailey Sophia (September 18 1994), Cassidy Rose (April 8 1999) and son, Joshua James (December 5 2004). His cousin, Marvin Benard, plays professional baseball.

Television Filmography

General Hospital as Michael "Sonny" Corinthos Jr. (1993-1997, 1998-present)

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Actors - Maurice Benard

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