‘General Hospital’ Maurice Benard 2021 Net Worth Revealed
Anytime you’re watching television, it is easy to start thinking about how much each person on screen is making to appear there. For many soap stars, it is thousands of dollars per episode. Considering most of them are on TV five times a week, that’s impressive. If you want to know more, read on to learn the Maurice Benard 2021 net worth.
A Career As A Soap Star
Benard hasn’t done much in his career outside of acting on soap operas. He got his start on All My Children in 1987 and acted on the show until 1990. Just three years later, he landed the role that would define his career: Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital. Benard was also asked to fill a few guest spots on shows throughout the 90s. He has also played a number of roles in made-for-television movies like Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter where he played Desi Arnez.
Credit: YouTube/Maurice Benard: State Of Mind
During his career, Benard has been an advocate for mental health. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was 22 years old. With his influence as a celebrity, he has become a spokesperson for the treatment of bipolar disorder with Mental Health America. He also worked with producers on General Hospital so that his character, Sonny, would also have the disorder. Many of the struggles faced on the show by his character are problems he has had in real life. Benard ultimately hopes to raise more awareness about the disorder and urge people to seek treatment.
The depiction of bipolar disorder on the show has received praise. Many people feel it is realistic and his acting on General Hospital has earned Benard various award nominations, several of which he has won, including three Daytime Emmy Awards. More recently, he has started his own YouTube channel and podcast called Maurice Benard: State of Mind where he discusses mental health on a regular basis. How has all of this translated into wealth for Benard?
Maurice Benard 2021 Net Worth: Lower Than Others
When compared to some of his fellow soap stars, Benard hasn’t stacked up a substantial fortune. His estimated net worth sits between $2 million and $3 million as of 2021. Almost all of his wealth has stemmed from his work as Sonny on General Hospital. Like most other seasoned soap actors, Benard brought home between $2,000 and $5,000 per episode. Because he has been on the program for more than two decades, it is safe to say his earnings are at the higher end of that.
Credit: YouTube/Maurice Benard: State Of Mind
Unlike many of his peers, Benard hasn’t done much else outside of his soap career. That being said, his career as Sonny Corinthos is strong. He has regularly appeared on General Hospital since his character made its debut in 1993. So, it is safe to say the estimated numbers for the Maurice Benard 2021 net worth will maintain or even grow in the years to come. Only time will tell.
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