George Lopez Net Worth, Biography, Divorce, Lifestyle

George Lopez is a famous American stand-up comedian, actor, and late-night talk show host. As of 2023, George Lopez net worth is $45 million. He became famous as the star, co-creator, and executive producer of his own show called “George Lopez Show,” which was aired from 2002 to 2007. The series, consisting of 120 episodes across six seasons, continues to enjoy success in syndication. Additionally, he has produced the critically acclaimed film “Real Women Have Curves,” alongside numerous other noteworthy projects.

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Quick Facts About George Lopez:

Net Worth $45 million

Full Name George Edward Lopez

DOB April 23, 1961

Nationality American

Height 5 foot 10 inch

Profession Comedian, Actor, Talk Show Host

Religion Christian

Ethnicity Mestizo Mexican

Marital Status Divorced (Ann Serrano)

Children Mayan Lopez (Daughter)

Early Life:

George Edward Lopez was born on April 23, 1961, in Mission Hills, LA, California. His parents, Frieda and Anastasio Lopez were both from Mexico. His father left him when he was only two months old, and his mother remarried and moved out to live with her new husband when he was ten.

George was raised by his maternal grandparents.

He went to San Fernando High School and finished in 1979. George didn’t go to university after that.

Career:

Lopez spent years performing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles and across the United States before gaining prominence in the city due to his morning radio show on 92.3 FM during the 1990s. He was the first Latino to host the morning drive slot on an English-language station in Los Angeles. He began releasing comedy albums in 1996, starting with “Alien Nation.” In 2000, Sandra Bullock approached Lopez about producing and starring in a sitcom that focused on Latinos, as she was concerned about the lack of representation in the genre.

In 2002, ABC picked up the “George Lopez” series, making him one of the few Latinos to headline a television sitcom. The series aired from 2002 to 2007 and on Nick at Night for the 2007-2008 season before its cancellation after the sixth season.

Lopez produced the HBO Films drama “Real Women Have Curves,” which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and received the 2002 Audience Award. He was on HBO’s “Inside the NFL” in 2003-2004 for the football season.

In 2005, Lopez had his first stand-up special on Showtime titled “George Lopez: Why You Crying,” followed by other specials such as “America’s Mexican” and “Tall, Dark, and Chicano.”

george lopez daughter mayan — George Lopez with his daughter Mayan Lopez

Lopez has had a lot of major roles in films like “The Spy Next Door,” “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” the “Rio” series and the Smurfs movies. He’s also made TV appearances on shows like “Reno 911!,” “The Zoo,” “Real Rob” & “Harley Quinn.”

“Lopez Tonight,” his late-night talk show, premiered on TBS in November 2009 and was cancelled in August 2011 after two seasons. “Saint George” premiered on FX in March 2014 but was cancelled in June of the same year. TV Land’s sitcom “Lopez” debuted in March 2016 but was cancelled in fall 2017 after two seasons.

Lopez’s autobiography, “Why You Crying,” was released by Simon & Schuster and instantly became a hit – even making the New York Times Bestseller list! In 2020, Netflix released his comedy special “We’ll Do It For Half,” in which he humorously suggests drafting Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu as the first Latinx President of the United States, touching on issues of birth certificates and conservative skepticism regarding Barack Obama’s origins.

Personal Life:

George Lopez and Ann Serrano tied the knot in 1993, and they had their daughter, Mayan Lopez, in 1996.

In 2004, George’s kidneys got messed up ’cause of a genetic issue, so he needed a transplant. His wife stepped up and gave him one of her kidneys.

In September 2010, Ann and George said they were splitting up. Ann started the divorce process back in November 2010 and it was finalized in July 2011.

In a March 2014 interview, George mentioned that his net worth was once more than $50 million. but his divorce settlement resulted in him losing more than $25 million so his net worth is less now.

He also handed over the Toluca Lake house, which they bought for $2.5 million in 2004, to Ann in the divorce. She sold the place in December 2022 for a sweet $5.25 million.