Maurice Benard

1 titleSince 1963

March 1, 1963 · Martinez, California, USA

Daytime Emmy Award winning Euro-Latino American actor Maurice Benard joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Sonny Corinthos in August 1993. He briefly left the show for a year-long hiatus in December 1998. For his portrayal, Mr. Benard received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2003. He was also nominated in 1996, 1997, 2004, 2006 and 2011.

Filmography (1)

General Hospital

1963 · Sonny Corinthos

March 1, 1963 · Martinez, California, USA

Daytime Emmy Award winning Euro-Latino American actor Maurice Benard joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Sonny Corinthos in August 1993. He briefly left the show for a year-long hiatus in December 1998. For his portrayal, Mr. Benard received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2003. He was also nominated in 1996, 1997, 2004, 2006 and 2011.