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Biography 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...
| Talent Agent: |
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
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| Direct Contact: |
Phone: 310-288-4545
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| Profession: |
Actor / Director / Writer |
| Born: |
21 September 1971, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (age 38) |
| Height: |
5' 5¾" (1.67 m) |
| Spouse: |
Robin Stapler (20 January 2002 - 2007) (divorced) 1 child
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| Also Known As: |
Alfonso Ribeiro / Alfonso Ribiero |
| Awards: |
2 wins & 6 nominations |
| Credited Years: |
1980 - 2009 |
Trademarks
Trivia
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Born and raised in New York City, currently lives in Los Angeles |
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There was a rumor that he died in the 80s while doing a head spin, but he was confused with a breakdancing boy in a Pepsi commercial who did die. |
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Has a daughter, with Robin Stapler, named Sienna (born 2003). |
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In 2003 starred in a McDonald's commercial for McGriddle breakfast sandwiches. |
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Won The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrity race in 1994 and 1995. |
Other Works
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He appeared in the Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial in 1983 |
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Starred as the original "Tap Dance Kid" in the Broadway musical of the same name |
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Music video for Will Smith: "Wild Wild West" |
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TV commercial for McDonald's McGriddle Sandwich (2003) |
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TV commercial: A principal singing part in the "Who Broke My Window?" PSA for the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, circa 1983. |
Where Are They Now?
| 2003 |
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In a McDonald's commercial for the McGriddle breakfast sandwiches. |
| July 2005 |
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Directing four shows for UPN: One on One, All of Us, Eve and Cuts. |
| September 2006 |
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Winner of "Celebrity Duets" on FOX. |
| March 2008 |
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Made a scheduled appearance at the Quarters Restaurant & Bar at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. |
| July 2008 |
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Began hosting the Game Show Network's new series "Catch 21," which is derived from blackjack. |
| July 2008 |
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Hosting the new game show, Catch 21 on GSN |
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