George Lopez
Comedian/Actor
Biography
Comedian and actor best known for his sitcom 'George Lopez' and stand-up comedy career focusing on Latino culture and family. One of the few Latinos to headline a major sitcom.
Follow-up Statement
"Lopez remained in the US and continued his comedy career."
Departure Details
Lopez told TMZ in July 2015: 'Listen, if he wins, he won't have to worry about immigration, we'll all go back.'
Quick Facts
Career Highlights
- George Lopez sitcom ran for six seasons on ABC (2002-2007)
- Earned $12 million per season during his sitcom run
- His autobiography 'Why You Crying' was a New York Times top-20 bestseller
- Named one of '25 Most Influential Hispanics in America' by Time in 2005
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006
- Lopez vs Lopez on NBC ran for three seasons (2022-2025) with daughter Mayan
Did You Know?
He was abandoned by his father at two months old and by his mother at age 10, raised by his grandparents.
Sandra Bullock approached him to create and star in his self-titled sitcom, concerned about lack of Latino representation.
He was the first Latino to headline morning drive radio in LA on an English-language station in the 1990s.
In 2011, he was hired as creative director for Carnival Cruises' Punchliner Comedy Clubs.
Departure Threats Timeline
Lopez told TMZ reporters: 'Listen, if he wins, he won't have to worry about immigration, we'll all go back.'