• George Lopez is a Mexican-American comedian and actor. He became a popular stand-up comedian, especially among the Latino community, for his satirization of Mexican-American life and culture in the United States. He became better known for his comedy hit TV series The George Lopez Show that aired from 2002-2007 and now airs re-runs on Nick at Nite.

    In 2008, The New York Post reported that Lopez was approached by Warner Brothers Television to host his own late night variety show.New York Post: Lopez May Get Late Show (October 30, 2008) Lopez officially signed on to host a new talke show on TBS in March of 2009.Entertainment Weekly: The Host You've Been Waiting For? (March 25, 2009)

    1. Born: April 23, 1961
    2. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
    3. Nominated for a 2004 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
    4. After I Love Lucy, The George Lopez Show was the longest running sitcom in television history that starred Hispanic actors
    5. Talk show originally ordered for 34 episodes
    6. Network: TBS

  • Early Life and Career

    George Lopez was born in Mission Hills in Los Angeles, California on April 23, 1961. He attended San Fernando Middle School. He used his troubled childhood as material for his stand-up comedy acts. In 2000, he went on to start a new show appropriately named The George Lopez Show, after actress Sandra Bullock came to him about the idea.

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