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Alfonso Ribeiro Biography

Birth Name:Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro

Birth Place:Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Casting department

Fast Facts

Nominated for a BET Comedy Award in 2005 for outstanding directing for a comedy series for "All of Us․"
Nominated three times, in 1985, 1986 and 1987, for a Young Artist Award for his role in "Silver Spoons․"
Winner of The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrity race in 1994 and 1995
Gained early recognition as the star of the 1983 Broadway musical "The Tap Dance Kid․"
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Oye Willie" in 1980
Best known for his role as Carlton Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air․"
In addition to his acting career, he also works as a television director, having worked on episodes of "Are We There Yet?" and "All of Us․"
Appeared in one of Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercials in 1984, the same year he was cast in "Silver Spoons․"
Well known for "The Carlton Dance," which he frequently performed to the tune of Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual" on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air․"
An avid golfer and race car driver, he has participated in many celebrity golf events and car races

1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series: nominated
1986Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series: nominated
1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Television Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
1996Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
1996NCLR Bravo Award-Outstanding Television Series Actor in a Crossover Role: nominated
1998Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
1999Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2020Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2022Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2026Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated