George López

George Edward Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom. Lopez's stand-up comedy focuses on race and ethnic relations, particularly Mexican American culture. Throughout his career, he has received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the Latino community. These accolades include the 2003 Imagen Vision Award, the 2003 Latino Spirit Award for Excellence in Television, and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award. Time magazine recognized Lopez as one of 'The Top 25 Hispanics in America' in 2005. Born in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California, Lopez was raised by his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather after being abandoned by his parents at a young age.