George Lopez- Net Worth, Money And More
Net Worth- $50 Million
Introduction
George Lopez is a multitalented personality who is a known American actor, comedian and a talk show host. He has made a shining career in films, television shows and as a standup comedian. He is mostly known for his act in his own sitcom, “George Lopez”. He is a producer and an actor too. He is known well for his shows like: Lopez Tonight (2009), George Lopez: It’s Not Me; It’s You (2012). He was also the host of a talk show named LOPEZ TONIGHT on TBS. Currently he is filming La Vida Robot and Saint George
UPS AND DOWNS IN PERSONAL LIFE
George was born on 23 April 1961 in Mission hills, Los Angeles, California. He was abandoned by his father when he was 2 months old and his mother also deserted him when he was merely 10 years old. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Benita, and his step grandfather, Refugio who was a construction worker. He did his schooling from San Fernando high school and graduated in 1979. Lopez was married to Ann Serrano, from whom he got a daughter named Mayan Lopez. The couple ended their marriage in 2011.
ULTIMATE COMEDY BORN OUT OF PAIN
It is believed that the reason behind George’s perfect comedy timing is actually the pain engraved on his heart by his parents as they both left him all by himself at the age when he actually needed the affection.
AND FROM HERE FLOWS IN THE MONEY
Lopez started his career in 1999 with a radio show CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS. He was also the first Latino getting a morning radio slot on the English language station. In 2000, he was approached by actress Sandra bullock to produce and star in a comedy show. By this time he was already a famous stand-up comedian. And so George became one of the few Latinos to have their own television comedy show. Lopez is also a co-creator, writer, producer and host of an American sitcom. George was also a commentator and cast member of a very popular hit sports show INSIDE THE NFL which was aired on HBO for the year 2003-04. He also gave a guest appearance in the fifth season of Reno 911. Lopez also did many films such as real women have curves, bread and roses, naughty or nice, the spy next door and the adventures of shark boy and lava girl. Real women have curves received the audience award in 2002. Lopez was also the voice of toco toucan in the animated film RIO.
Lopez has also written an autobiography named WHY ARE YOU CRYING, co-written by Armenketeyian. His autobiography was placed in the New York Times Bestsellers top twenty. He was also the host of many award shows like Latin Grammy Award, Emmy awards. He also hosted an episode of American Idol. In January 2009 George starred in WE ARE ONE: The Obama inaugural celebration at the Lincon memorial.
HEALTH MISERIES TO ADD MORE TO HIS MISERIES
In the year 2005, Lopez discovered a genetic disorder which affected his kidneys. He underwent kidney transplantation. His wife Ann served as the donor and helped him recover from the after effects.
SHOW ME THE MONEY
George Lopez is the highest paid stand-up Comedian and his annual salary is around 3.5 million US dollars. George Lopez owns a massive property located at one of the posh areas of Queens (New York), 81 Woodhaven Boulevard. Its current market value is roughly $454,000. The land statistics say that the area is about 2,800 square feet. The building was constructed in 1920 and has 2 stories.
LOPEZ GIFTING A BETTER LIFE TO OTHERS
Lopez laid the foundation of a charity house, “The Lopez Foundation” in 2009 to help give a better life to abandoned adults and children and also the families of military personnel. The foundation provides medicinal care, information and awareness about organ donation, patient emergency programs also.
Inspired from his own childhood days, Lopez says that the motto of the foundation is to help the needy people live a better life. He also helps the military families facing problems to improve their living standards.
A DIFFICULT BREAKUP
Though it has been more than a year since George and Ann have separated but the couple is still facing problems in many issues as to how they will divide their money. However, there is no question about the fact that Ann will definitely get a handsome amount.
CONTROVERSIES AND LOPEZ
On his show, “IT’S NOT ME IT’S YOU”, debuted live on HBO, Lopez said derogatory stuff which caused a storm of anger among many. Before starting his show George had warned that he’d be talking shit today. As a result the members of LGBT got upset with the veteran comedian. Lopez also cursed Mitt Romney and Joe Arpaio. According to the sources Lopez used the word puto which means male prostitute.
WHAT FORBES SAYS ABOUT GEORGE
According to the statistics presented by The Forbes, George Lopez has a power rank of 94. His pay is around $18 million. His pay rank has helped him to secure a position of 85. His web and also the press rank is 87 and talking about the TV, Radio rank, he stands in the 68 position. However, his sensuality is what he is known for where he stands in the35th place.
