George Lopez

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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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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Music

Born

April 23, 1961

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