The Biography of George Lopez

The Comedian, Actor, Humanitarian and Golfer

George Lopez was born April 23, 1961, in Mission Hills, California. Lopez started doing comedy at a young age. He was, and still is, proud of his Mexican roots. He entertained his family, friends, and Latino neighbors in the community by spoofing the typical Mexican-American life.

When Lopez grew up and went out on his own, he spent the next several years performing the same type of humor for audiences. The California-born comedian's exposure grew when he appeared on the (now-defunct) "Arsenio Hall Show", "Comic Strip Live," "Evening at The Improv," and, on every struggling performer's favorite launching pad, "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson."

Even though George Lopez kept busy with his career schedule, he always made time for his hometown community. Lopez gave of himself and worked extensively with The Starlight Foundation, The Boys Club, The Los Angeles Theatre Center’s Latino Lab, The National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and more.

In 1991, Mayor Tom Bradley honored George Lopez for his valuable contributions to the Mission Hills town by declaring that July 28, 1991 be known as, "George Lopez Day."

Back in Lopez's professional life, he was still performing his popular stand-up comedy routines. Then, one day in 2000, a big break came when actress Sandra Bullock contacted him. Bullock saw the lacking number of Latino sitcoms on the television screen. Therefore, she wanted to start a weekly television show that starred Latinos. The ABC network aired "The George Lopez Show" starting in 2002.

Along with the California-born star, the comedy show's cast included Constance Marie, Belita Moreno, Masiela Lusha, and Luis Armand Garcia. George and the rest of the starring actors made up the television Lopez family. The premise of the show is Lopez and his wife and kids going through their day-to-day lives.