Date of Birth: April 23, 1961
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
George Lopez is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host, best known for his self-produced ABC sitcom “George Lopez,” which aired from 2002 to 2007. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Lopez has become a seminal figure in Latino comedy, often drawing upon his Mexican-American heritage and personal experiences for his material. His stand-up comedy is characterized by its focus on race relations, cultural misunderstandings, and the Latino community. Lopez’s career began in the 1980s, performing in comedy clubs and making appearances on television shows. His big break came with his HBO special “George Lopez: America’s Mexican” in 2007, which solidified his reputation as a leading comedic voice. Lopez has also appeared in various films such as “Real Women Have Curves” (2002), “Balls of Fury” (2007), and “Rio” (2011), where he lent his voice to the animated character Rafael. In addition to his successful comedy career, Lopez hosted his own late-night talk show, “Lopez Tonight,” on TBS from 2009 to 2011. He has also been active in philanthropy, notably through the George Lopez Foundation, which focuses on kidney disease and organ donation, a cause close to his heart as he himself is a kidney transplant recipient.
5 Interesting Facts about George Lopez
1. George Lopez was the first Latino to headline his own television talk show in English.
2. He received a kidney transplant from his former wife, Ann Serrano, in 2005.
3. Lopez was named one of “The Top 25 Hispanics in America” by Time magazine in 2005.
4. In 2003, he became the first Latino to host a major awards show when he hosted the Latin Grammy Awards.
5. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Lopez
1. “I never realized I could love people as much as I do now.”
2. “When things are bad, it’s the best time to reinvent yourself.”
3. “The best advice I’ve ever received is to be yourself. The best artists do that.”
4. “I got a lot of respect for people who do the right thing at the right time.”
5. “I believe that there’s a way to stand up to bigotry without having to resort to violence.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
George Lopez’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be $45 million.
Children
George Lopez has one daughter, Mayan Lopez, born in 1996. She has followed in her father’s footsteps and is also an actress and producer.
Relevant Links
1. [George Lopez IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0529503/
2. [George Lopez’s Official Website](http://georgelopez.com/
3. [George Lopez Foundation](http://georgelopezfoundation.org/
4. [George Lopez on Twitter](https://twitter.com/georgelopez
5. [George Lopez on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lopez
