Lopez shifted focus back to stand-up comedy in the late 1990s. In 1999, he became the first Mexican-American to host a major English-language morning radio show in Los Angeles. This success opened additional doors, and in 2000 he was cast in the Ken Loach-directed film “Bread and Roses,” which competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
A pivotal moment came in 2000 when actress Sandra Bullock, concerned about the underrepresentation of Latinos in television, reached out to Lopez. With her support, and after discussions with ABC executives, he developed and launched the sitcom “George Lopez,” which aired from 2002 to 2007. The show featured a predominantly Latino-American cast and offered a ground-breaking representation of Hispanic-American family life on prime-time television.
In 2004, Lopez was diagnosed with a genetic kidney condition. In 2005, he underwent a successful kidney transplant, with his then-wife Ann Serrano serving as the donor. Although the procedure was successful and Lopez lost 45 pounds during his recovery, it placed a strain on their marriage. The couple divorced in 2010.
In 2006, Lopez's contributions to entertainment were recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He continued his media presence by hosting his own late-night talk show, “Lopez Tonight,” from 2009 to 2011.
Beyond his entertainment career, Lopez is also dedicated to philanthropy. He founded The Lopez Foundation, which supports underprivileged children and raises awareness about kidney disease and organ donation. In 2007, Forbes reported that his estimated net worth was approximately $27 million, reflecting his success across multiple media platforms and his long-standing contributions to comedy and advocacy alike.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 23 Apr, 1961 |
| Age: | 59 yrs |
| Occupations: | Comedian Voice actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American stand-up comedian |
| Spouse: | Ann Serrano Lopez[1993-2011] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 45 million |
