Alfonso Ribeiro - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 21, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Alfonso Ribeiro's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Playing Carlton Banks on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', hosting 'America's Funniest Home Videos', and winning 'Dancing with the Stars' season 19. |
Intro
Alfonso Ribeiro is an American actor, comedian, and television host best known for his role as Carlton Banks on the NBC sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' He is also recognized for winning season 19 of 'Dancing with the Stars' and for hosting 'America's Funniest Home Videos.'
Early Life & Background
Alfonso Ribeiro was born and raised in New York City. He comes from a Trinidadian family and began performing at a young age, appearing in a national commercial for Pepsi when he was eight years old. His early exposure to acting and entertainment led to his debut on Broadway before transitioning into television.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Carlton Banks on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' (1990–1996)
- Hosted 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (2015–present)
- Won season 19 of 'Dancing with the Stars' (2014)
- Hosted game shows such as 'Catch 21'
- Played the lead in the Broadway musical 'The Tap Dance Kid'
Trivia
- The 'Carlton Dance' became a pop culture phenomenon.
- He appeared in a Pepsi commercial with Michael Jackson as a child.
- Ribeiro is also a director; he has directed episodes of television, including 'Meet the Browns'.
- He is an avid racecar driver in celebrity competitions.
FAQs
People also ask
Alfonso Ribeiro is 54 years old.
Alfonso Ribeiro was born the 21 September 1971.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 21st, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 21, 1971, Bahrain, Bhutan, and Qatar were admitted as the 128th, 129th, and 130th member states of the United Nations, respectively. Their flags were raised at UN Headquarters in a ceremony attended by representatives from each nation.
- Day of the week: September 21st, 1971 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond
- #1 UK song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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