Biography
Actor-comedian George Lopez was something of a one-man entertainment industry. Best known to mass audiences as the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC situation comedy "George Lopez" (2002-07), he also regularly sold out large venues with his stand-up comedy act, earned a Grammy nomination with his sophomore comedy album, and became a best-selling author. He also managed to fit in several movie roles and television award show …
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Career Milestones
2011 | Voiced Rafael, a Toco Toucan, in the computer-animated film, "Rio" | |
2010 | Voiced Carlos, a Balinese dog constantly annoyed by the title character, in the live-action film, "Marmaduke" | |
2010 | Joined an ensemble cast for the Garry Marshall directed romantic comedy, "Valentine's Day" | |
2009 | Earned a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album for Tall, Dark & Chicano | |
2009 | Began hosting the late night talk show "Lopez Tonight" on TBS | |
2008 | Lent her voice to the live-action comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" | |
2008 | Featured opposite Kevin Costner in the comedy "Swing Vote" | |
2007 | Played FBI Agent Ernie Rodriguez in the comedy "Balls of Fury" | |
2007 | Performed the HBO stand-up special "America's Mexican" | |
2005 | Co-starred with Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo in the remake of "Yours, Mine and Ours" | |
2005 | Cast in Robert Rodriguez's "The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl in 3-D" | |
2004 | Performed in his first TV comedy special, "Why You Crying?" (premiered on Showtime) | |
2003 | Earned Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album for Team Leader | |
2002 | Co-created and played the lead role in the ABC sitcom "George Lopez"; also produced by Sandra Bullock who pushed to get a sitcom on television after watching his stand-up | |
2002 | Co-starred in the independent comedy feature "Real Women Have Curves" | |
2000 | Cast in the comedy feature "Bread and Roses" | |
1993 | Portrayed an investigator in the comedy spoof "Fatal Instinct" | |
1990 | Cast in the comedy feature "Ski Patrol" | |
1980 | Feature debut in Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fear, Touch of Death" | |
| Worked the comedy-club circuit for two decades | ||
| Performed standup for the first time at the age of 18 | ||