Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro (born September 21, 1971) is an American actor and director. He is best known for such roles as a break dancer in a Pepsi commercial featuring Michael Jackson, playing Alfonso Spears on Silver Spoons, and his role as Carlton Banks in the television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. Ribeiro was born in Washington Heights, New York City, the son of Joy and Michael Ribeiro, a manager. His family is originally from Trinidad and Tobago. Ribeiro is the grandson of the late Roaring Lion, noted as one of the greatest Calypsonians.. Ribeiro and actress Robin Stapler met in 1999. They wed in 2002. Divorce papers were filed August 9, 2006 in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.
Will Smith brought back the "Fresh Prince" theme song the last time he was on "The Graham Norton Show" -- so he decided to take it to a whole other level last night ... and… READ MORE >
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It's been 15 years since "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" went off the air, but it appears most of the cast members are still friends and actually hang out together.Will Smith posted this pic of The… READ MORE >
The Banks family still has each other's backs -- because last night in Hollywood, Alfonso Ribeiro went to bat for his TV cousin ... telling TMZ that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are "all… READ MORE >
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Alfonso Ribeiro -- aka Carlton on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" -- laid down the law this week inside an L.A. barbershop ... jumping into action MID-HAIRCUT to break up an expletive-laced… READ MORE >
It's the most random video on the Internet -- a collection of celebs singing "Let It Be" to promote a Norwegian TV show -- and even one of those celebs, Alfonso Ribeiro, has no idea what it's… READ MORE >
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