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Maurice Benard Biography (1963-)

Original name, Mauricio Jose Morales; born March 1, 1963, in San Francisco (some sources cite Martinez), CA; son of Humberto (a bakery superintendent) andMartha (a bank employee); married Paula Smith (a preschool teacher), August11, 1990; children: Cailey Sofia, Cassidy Rose, a son.

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Occupation

Actor

Birth Details

March 1, 1963

California

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Nico Kelly, All My Children, ABC, 1987-1989
• Michael "Sonny" Corinthos, Jr., General Hospital, ABC, 1993-1997,1998-
• Movies
• Desi Arnaz, Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter, CBS, 1991
• Steve, Her Wicked Ways (also known as Lethal Charm), CBS, 1991
• Jesse Molina, To Face Her Past, CBS, 1996
• Specials
• Presenter, The 21st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, ABC, 1994
• Michael "Sonny" Corinthos, Jr., General Hospital: Twist of Fate, ABC, 1996
• The General Hospital 35th Anniversary Show, ABC, 1998
• SOAPnet Reveals ABC Soap Secrets, ABC, c. 2004
• Episodic
• Curro, "Bloodsport," DEA, Fox, 1990
• Jorge Rosario, "Ladyfinger," Stat, ABC, 1991
• Kelly's gangster boyfriend, "Anniversary," Dark Justice, CBS, 1992
• Michael "Sonny" Corinthos, Jr., Port Charles (also known as Port Charles: Fate), ABC, multiple episodes in 2000
• Himself, SoapTalk, SOAPnet, 2003
• Himself, "Hudson/Benard," The View, ABC, 2004
• Himself, ... In Session with Maurice Bernard, SOAPnet, 2004
• Himself, The Oprah Winfrey Show (also known as Oprah), syndicated, 2004
• Himself, Soapography, SOAPnet, 2004
• Himself, The Wayne Brady Show, syndicated, 2004
• Appeared in episodes of other series, including AM San Francisco.
• Film Appearances
• Diego, Ruby, Triumph Releasing, 1992
• Creeper, Mi vida loca (also known as My Crazy Life), Sony Pictures Classics, 1993
• Frank, Operation Splitsville (also known as Splitsville), Cineville, 1999
• Restraining Order (also known as Der Todfeind--Ein Mann raechtseine Frau), New City Releasing, 1999
• Steven, Crystal Clear (short film), 2000
• We Married Margo, KOAN, 2000
• Appeared as Father Thomas Rourke in Passions (short film).
• Stage Appearances
• Appeared in plays in California and in showcases at the John Houseman Theatre, New York City.
• RECORDINGS
• Videos
• Himself, How2 Make It in Film and Television, How 2 Entertainment,2004

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals

• People Weekly, August, 2000
• Soap Opera Digest, December 18, 2001; April 29, 2003; July 8, 2003
• Soap Opera Update, July 4, 2000; August 29, 2000
• Soap Opera Weekly, March 18, 2003; February 3, 2004; August 10, 2004
• Soap Star Guide, spring, 2004
• Soaps in Depth, September 1, 1998; September 5, 2000; June 24, 2003; September 30, 2003; March 2, 2004; June 8, 2004; June 22, 2004; August 17,2004