Alfonso Ribeiro
Known for: Acting
Alfonso Ribeiro was born in New York on September 21, 1971. Alfonso's family is from Trinidad & Tobago. Although rumor has been that he is of Dominican descent, he has stated in an interview that this is false. Neither he nor his family are from the Dominican Republic; they originate from Trinidad & Tobago. Ribeiro began his career when he debuted on the PBS show "Oye Ollie." After getting the starring role in the Broadway musical "The Tap Dance Kid" Ribeiro was spotted by Michael Jackson who cast him in one of the singer's many Pepsi commercials of that decade. At the age of 10 Ribeiro dabbled as a musician, releasing singles such as "Dance Baby," "Not Too Young (To Fall In Love)", "Sneak Away With Me" and "Time Bomb". It was about this time that he was cast as Ricky Schroder's best friend on the long-running series Silver Spoons (1982). He attended California State University at Los Angeles after the end of the series, and was later cast as Carlton Banks on the popular series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990). An avid race car driver, Ribeiro resides in Los Angeles where he participates in celebrity car races.
Filmography
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Series
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Series
Good Mythical Morning
Self
2012
Series
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Host
2005
Series
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Trio Partner
2005
Series
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant
2005
Series
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Guest Judge
2005
Series
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Guest Host
2005
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Kenny
1980
Series
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019
Series
A Different World
Zach Duncan
1987
Series
Spider-Man
Randy Robertson (voice)
1994
Series
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Carlton Banks
1990
Series
America's Funniest Home Videos
Self - Host
1989
Series
Celebrity Family Feud
Self
2015
Series
Shake It Up
Mr. Zigfield
2010
Series
One on One
Lenny
2001
Series
To Tell the Truth
Self - Panelist
2016
Series
The Wendy Williams Show
Self
2008
Series
The $100,000 Pyramid
Self
2016
Series
Silver Spoons
Alfonso Spears
1982
Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Illunga (voice)
1995
Series
Big Time Rush
Block Captain McCallister
2009
Series
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self
2013
Series
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Self - Contestant
2021
Series
Steve
Self
2017
Series
In the House
Maxwell Stanton
1995
Series
In the House
Carlton Banks
1995
Series
Extreme Ghostbusters
Roland Jackson (voice)
1997
Series
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self
2002
Series
The Brothers García
Mr. Sweets
2000
Series
A Capitol Fourth
Self
1980
Film
Love Wrecked
Brent Hernandez
2005
Series
America's Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition
Self - Host
2021
Series
Celebrity Duets
2006
Series
Hi-Jinks
2005
The Search for the Funniest Mom in America
2005
Film
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Film
Ticks
Darrel 'Panic' Lumley
1993
Film
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Ghost of Fred
2021
Film
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion
Self
2020
Film
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Self - Host
2024
Film
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2024
Series
Unwrapped 2.0
Self - Host
2015
Series
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
Self
2025
Series
Spell-Mageddon
Host
2013
Film
John Grin's Christmas
Rocky
1986
Film
The Mighty Pawns
Frank
1987
Film
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Jack Hanna's Passport
Self - Host
2024
Film
Kidz in the Wood
Morgan
1996
Film
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa
Self
1985
Film
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2025
Film
Laugh Busters
1984
Dancing in the Wings
Alfonso
1985
Girls Rock
Self
2005