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Maurice Bénard Wiki Biography

• Born on March 1, 1963, Mauricio Jose Morales is an American actor known as Maurice Benard and famous for his roles in the TV shows “All My Children” and “General Hospital.” 
• It is estimated to be $2 million as of early 2016, earned mainly from his long career in acting from TV to film.
   
• Born of Nicaraguan and Salvadorian descent in Martinez, California, Benard is the son of Humberto and Martha. 
• Benard was regarded back in high school as a troublemaker and he wasn’t really interested in schooling. 
• He chose not to seek further education shortly after admission, but served as a model and appeared in local theatres in the Bay Area. 
• His television career began in 1987 when he was cast as part of the All My Children television program. 
• The role of Benard as Nico Kelly in “All My Children” became a vehicle for his acting career, opening up many possibilities and supporting his net worth. 
• Two years later, he quit the show and went into the film. 
• In 1991, in the television movies “Her Wicked Ways” and “Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter,” Benard appeared. 
• He also appeared in 1992 in “Ruby” and in 1993 in “Mi Vida Loca.” 
• “Benard landed another tv drama series, “General Hospital,” following numerous guest roles on television shows including “DEA,” “Stat” and “Dark Justice,” in which he played one of the main characters, Sonny Corinthos, who is a bipolar disorder mobster. 
• Both the character and the show became a success, propelling his career to more achievement and also supporting his riches. 
• He received many Emmy, Soap Opera Digest, and ALMA Awards nominations for his performance on the show and eventually won several, especially for General Hospital, of which he is still a member. 
• “Although Benard is well-known in “General Hospital,” he has also worked with Jennifer Lawrence on other projects, including “Operation Splitsville,” “Crystal Clear,” “The Penny,” and most recently in the film “Joy. 
• Both of these efforts led to his career and net worth. 
• In terms of his personal life, Benard married Paula in 1990 and had four children, and when his mother-in-law suddenly passed away, he adopted his sister-in-law, Heather Ann. 
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• “I was told directors wouldn’t hire me. They’d think I’d go crazy on the set. What’s more important – directors or producers who might not cast me becuase they’re ignorant, or helping people? So that’s what I’ve been doing.” – speaking publicly about his bipolar disorder.

Maurice Bénard Important Facts

• Recently signed on for 4 more years with General Hospital, so he will be there at least till 2008 [November 2004]
• wife Paula is due to give birth to the couples 3rd child and first son at the end of this year [November 2004]
• His idol and favorite actor is Al Pacino.
• Third child, Joshua James, with wife Paula, born 5 December 2004.
• He and his wife are major animal lovers with a menagerie of over 30 pets that includes a bulldog named Corleone, 2 cats, snakes, birds, and an aquarium full of exotic fish.
• Enjoys Martial Arts and Boxing.
• Is the Spokesperson for the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association. Treats his own manic depression with lithium.
• Has three daughters with wife Paula: Cailey Sophia (b. 18 September 1994), Cassidy Rose (b. 8 April 1999), and Heather, who was adopted in 2008.
• Was diagnosed with Manic Depression when he was 22 years old and to this day is an advocate for the disease.

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