When the character of Sonny was introduced for the first time on General Hospital in August 1993, he was 16 years old.
General Hospital, often called GH, is a long-standing American TV soap opera. It's recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest-running American soap opera still being made; it comes second in American history, trailing behind Guiding Light. Globally, it's the third longest-running scripted drama series currently in production, with only British shows The Archers and Coronation Street ahead of it. Additionally, it's the second-longest-running televised soap opera still on air.
Who is Sonny?
Michael Corinthos, Jr., also known as "Sonny," is a fictional character and one of the main characters in the ABC soap opera General Hospital. Sonny Corinthos is a character with a story that keeps changing in many ways. Throughout the years, he's been in various relationships, gotten married and divorced, and faced some really sad moments. The stories about him are full of surprises and unexpected turns that always keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
He's the son of the late Mike Corbin and his late ex-wife, Adela Corinthos. Sonny Corinthos first appeared in General Hospital in August 1993, making a big impact as a powerful mobster in Port Charles.
Sonny's character added a lot of excitement to the show, especially with the interesting love story involving Carly Roberts, who was married to A.J. Quartermaine at the time. This love triangle brought new energy to the show's storyline.
Who played Sonny on General Hospital?
Maurice Benard is a well-known American actor famous for playing the character Sonny Corinthos, a mobster, on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. He started his acting journey by portraying the character Nico from 1987 to 1990 on General Hospital's sister soap All My Children. In the early 1990s, he appeared on various TV shows and took on the role of Desi Arnaz in the 1991 CBS television movie Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter.
Apart from television, Benard has been in movies like Mi Vida Loca and Ruby. He joined General Hospital in 1993 as Sonny Corinthos and continued playing the role until 1997. After taking a brief break, Benard returned to the role of Sonny in 1998 and has been playing him ever since. In 2009, he took on a leading role in a new independent film called Confessions.
Benard also made a short appearance as Sonny on General Hospital's sister soap, Port Charles, in 2000 and had a brief stint on the General Hospital spin-off, General Hospital: Night Shift, in 2007. His impressive work in portraying Sonny earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2003.
Benard was nominated for the same award in 1996, 2004, and 2006. In 1997, he also received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
FAQs
A. Carly was 22 years old when she first appeared on General Hospital on April 5, 1996.
A. Yes, Maurice Benard, who played the role of Sonny, is diagnosed with bipolar in real life, just like his character in General Hospital.
A. Maurice Benard is 60 years old.
