George Lopez

George Lopez is a famous name in the entertainment industry. He is one of the leading comedian actors today. George Lopez has gained popularity for being a talented co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC network and Warner Bros. Television produced sitcom, George Lopez.

Early Life
He was born to a Catholic family and grew up in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles, California. He was abandoned by his parents. He was brought up by his grandmother. Many of his jokes revolve around her. The popular George Lopez was born to a Catholic family and spent his early life in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles, California. As a child, his upbrining was done by his grandmother. After he became a renowned comedian, a lot of his jokes were about his grandmother.

Renowned Work
George Lopez grew as an eminent comedian among the Latino community. His work usually contained satire on Mexican-American life and culture in the United States. Uptill today, there have been four albums of his recorded stand-up comedy shows. He also made the special guest appearance in the Latin Kings of Comedy.

His first album of stand-up comedy show was released in 1996 and was known as Alien Nation. His most latest comedy DVD has been lauched under the title George Lopez Why You Crying? Another of his recent work was released in September 2006 and is named as "El Mas Chingon". His new HBO Special called "America's Mexican" was premiered on February 24th of 2007. The theme for The George Lopez Show and for Lopez's standup appearances is "Low Rider" from the album Why Can't We Be Friends?, by the band War.

Another of his work which became very popular among the crowd, was Lopezs latest CD Team Leader, released by Oglio Records/Warner Bros. This CD was nominated for a 2004 Granny Award for Best Comedy Album.

The autobiography of George Lopez titled Why You Crying? Was released on the Touchstone/Fireside division of Simon & Schuster in May 2004. It was ranked among New York Times Bestsellers top twenty. The co-writer of this book is the Emmy Award winning writer and sportscaster Armen Keteyian.

Hosting Shows
George Lopez has been the cast member and comentator for the HBOs hit Sports show Inside the NFL for the 2003-2004 football season. He has twice hosted the Latin Grammy Awards and co-hosted the famous Emmy Awards. He also recently starred in the ABC-TV/ Wonderful World of Disney Christmas Movie Naughty or Nice. George also starred in the Robert Rodriguez, Miramax/Dimension feature film The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl which opened June 2005.

George Lopez has become a prominent name all around the world and has been the limelight of big concerts held at prestigious venues. These include Las Vegas Hilton, Foxwoods Casino, ARCO Arena in Sacramento, the Town Hall in New York, the Shoreline Amphitheater in San Francisco, Next Stage in Dallas, SBC Center in San Antonio, Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA and Dodge Theater in Phoenix etc. Another feather in his hat has been the honour of performing for the President at the historic Ford Theatre in Washington, DC.

Lopez also has had the honor of hosting a major morning radio for Clear Channel Communications in Los Angeles in 2001. He was the first Latino to have headlined the keystone morning radio slot on an English-language station in LAthe nations top radio market. Famous Performances George set an attendance record at Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles with seven consecutive sold-out performances in December 2004. There were over 42,000 in total attendance. Lopezs live comedy concert Why You Crying? debuted on Showtime, Memorial Day weekend 2004. It was a superhit show and became very popular.

George was a featured celebrity golfer in The 2004 Chrysler Bob Hope Classic and the 2004 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. George was the top ranking celebrity at completion of the golf tournament.

Prestigious Awards
He won many prestigious awards. He proudly received the 2003 Imagen Vision Award, 2003 Latino Spirit Award for Excellence in Television and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award. One of his famous shows, popularly known as Right Now Right Now earned him a nomination for a 2004 Grammy for Best Comedy Album Award. Lopez has earned kudos for his performance in the HBO Films drama, Real Women Have Curves,. It was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to tremendous reviews receiving the 2002 Audience Award. Previously, Lopez was featured in the acclaimed drama Bread and Roses. Directed by British filmmaker Ken Loach and released by Lions Gate, the film received critical appreciation after its premier at the Cannes Film Festival.

Lopez also has the honor of hosting a major morning radio for Clear Channel Communications in Los Angeles in 2001. He was the first Latino to have headlined the keystone morning radio slot on an English-language station in LAthe nations top radio market.

Lopezs career is full of great achievements. He won many prestigious awards. He proudly received the 2003 Imagen Vision Award, 2003 Latino Spirit Award for Excellence in Television and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award.

George was a featured celebrity golfer in The 2004 Chrysler Bob Hope Classic and the 2004 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. George was the top ranking celebrity at completion of the golf tournament.

George was honored with the Spirit of Liberty Award presented by People for the American Way in September 2004. Time Magazine recognized George as one of The 25 Most Influential Hispanics In America. in August 2005.

Lopezs career is full of worth praising accomplishments. He has become an inspiration for many younger comeidians.

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