ECONOMY & WORK
MONEY 101
NEWS
PERSONAL FINANCE
NET WORTH
About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use DMCA Opt-out of personalized ads
© Copyright 2023 Market Realist. Market Realist is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.
MARKETREALIST.COM / NET WORTH

What Is Popular Host and Stand-up Comedian George Lopez's Net Worth?

Lopez is best known for his own show, "The George Lopez Show," which ran from 2002 to 2007 and for which he earned around $12 million for each season.
UPDATED DEC 8, 2023
Cover Image Source: George Lopez | Getty Images | 	Paul Morigi
Cover Image Source: George Lopez | Getty Images | Paul Morigi
Name George Lopez
Net Worth $45 Million
Salary $12 Million
Sources of Income Comedy, Acting, Screenwriting
Gender Male
Date of Birth April 23, 1961 
Age 62 Years 
Nationality American
Profession Comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer

The American comedian, actor, and talk show host George Lopez is going viral and is best known for his show, "The George Lopez Show," which ran from 2002 to 2007 helping him earn his $45 million net worth. The series aired 120 episodes and is still popular in syndication. Apart from this, George Lopez is also the producer of the famous film, "Real Women Have Curves."


 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by NBC Entertainment (@nbc)


 

George Lopez earned quite a lot from his sitcom's five-year run. He earned around $12 million for each season. He was also the co-writer and therefore, entitled to 6.5% of royalties when the show was sold for syndication in 2007. This earned Lopez close to $20 million a year. Apart from this, he also earned close to $9 million from performing stand-up.

He began his career as a comedian in the year 2000. He was soon approached by Sandra Bullock for Lopex to produce and star in a comedy. In the year 2002, he became one of the Latinos to star in a television series. In 2007, he joined the Nick at Nite lineup, however, the show was soon canceled leading Lopex to criticize  ABC Entertainment Steve McPherson. He started hosting his late-night talk show on TBS on March 28, 2009, and hosted the show, before it went back to midnight ET. 

In 2013, he announced that he would be joining the FC sitcom called, "Saint George." The show was produced under Debmar-Mercury and Lionsgate Television's syndication model, however, it was canceled after season 1. 

Lopez has also served as the guest judge on the reality TV show"America's Got Talent in 2016". In 2022, NBC announced that they were coming with a new series called, "Lopez vs Lopez" where he would be seen opposite his daughter Mayan. 

Lopez has also appeared in the 2000 drama "Bread and Roses" and was seen in the HBO Films drama Real "Women Have Curves."

Earlier this year, he was seen as Rudy Reyes, uncle of Jaime Reyes in the DC Extended Universe superhero movie, "Blue Beetle." His most recent outing is "How the Gringo Stole Christmas" and Lopez will also be sharing screenspace with Snoop Dogg in Amazon's "The Underdoggs."

Lopez was seen in the 2004, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and also the 2004 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He is also a member of the Lakeside Country Club in Burbank, California. He also has his own charity which is called, The Ann & George Lopez Foundation. He is the recipient of the Manny Mota Foundation Community Spirit Award and has also served as the Honorary Mayor of Los Angeles thanks to his fund-raising efforts after the El Salvador and Guatemala earthquake. He was recognized for his charitable contribution and named one of the "25 Most Influential Hispanics in America" by Time magazine.


 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by George 🇲🇽 Lopez (@georgelopez)


 

Lopez and his ex-wife wife Ann Serrano owned a home in LA's Toluca Lake neighborhood. They sold this home in 2004 for a whopping $1.85 million. He bought another home in the same area for $2.495 million. He deeded this home to his ex-wife and she sold the home in December 2022 for $5.25 million. Lopez bought another home in Los Feliz for $2.67 million. This home has 3.5 bathrooms and sits on a 4,100-square-foot area. This home also features a pool and a huge patio area in the backyard. The home has great city views and a private master suite with a balcony.

Instagram  1.4 million Followers
Twitter 1.6 million Ffollowers


 

George Lopez was born on April 23, 1961, in Mission Hit, LA, but was abandoned by both his parents when he was fairly young only to be raised by his maternal grandmother Benita Gutierrez, a factory worker, and step-grandfather, Refugio Gutierrez. Lopez started as a standup comedian and was approached by actress Sandra Bullock to produce and star in a comedy movie. Lopez has earned recognition for movies like HBO's "Real Women Have Curves" which was released at the Sundance Film Festival.

George Lopez and Ann Serrano exchanged vows in the year 1993 and their daughter was born in 1996. The pair separated in the winter of 2010 and the divorce was final by the next year. During an appearance on the Howard Stern Show, he revealed that he was worth a lot more before the divorce and lost half of it. His ex-wife was supportive in times of need and even donated one of her kidneys to Lopez so she was entitled to half of his fortune at the time of the divorce. Lopex has also talked about how he was once visited by Secret Service agents who had perceived his jokes as a potential threat against the president. 

George Lopez | Getty Images | Emma McIntyre
George Lopez | Getty Images | Emma McIntyre

Are Sandra Bullock and George Lopez related?

No, but the two go long back. The two have been friends since 2000 and have worked on productions together. 

How much does George Lopez make in royalties?

He makes $12 million per year, part of which is attributed to royalties.

Has George Lopez Won Any Awards?

He has won many accolades like the Sports Emmy Award, ALMA Award, Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian, and more. 

What other television shows has George Lopez appeared in?

He has been part of many projects over the years, some of them include, "Reno 911!", "Lopez vs Lopez", and more.

Is George Lopez married?

Yes, he is married to Ann Serrano.

What Is George Lopez’s most famous stand-up special?

He is best known for his special, "It's Not Me, It's You."

Where can I watch George Lopez’s stand-up comedy?

You can watch his stand-up on Netflix, Hulu, and other platforms.

MORE ON MARKET REALIST
The legendary lead vocalist of the celebrated rock band U2 has built a vast empire and is now the second richest rockstar on the planet.
Oct 3, 2024
Trump's impressive car collection includes McLaren Mercedes SLR, Rolls-Royce, and even an exclusive Cadillac.
Sep 27, 2024
The nursing student from Georgia found his trading account balance rise to a whopping $1,309,245,148,628.7
Sep 26, 2024
Nicholas Puech, who owned a 5.7% stake in the luxury brand, has claimed he has nothing left in bank.
Sep 25, 2024
Is it surprising that the billionaire isn't a frequent shopper at the grocery store?
Aug 31, 2024
The pay gap led to her passing over the role and it ultimately went to a newcomer.
Aug 20, 2024
American businessman Charles Francis Feeney was called the "James Bond of Philanthropy" by Forbes.
Aug 14, 2024
Swift's partner Travis Kelce is estimated to be worth $70 million and the cat is richer than him
Aug 5, 2024
He spent his teenage years earning just $1 per hour by offering tourist tours
May 14, 2024
The rapper earns primarily from album and mixtape sales, endorsements, concerts, tours, live performances, and shows.
May 3, 2024
From real estate mavens and fashion PR queens to content creators and resilient entrepreneurs, these women bring a diverse range of experiences to RHONY.
Apr 27, 2024
For two years, soaring inflation eroded most workers' wage gains but recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the tide is turning.
Apr 7, 2024
From global show to international tours, delve into the singing maestro Taylor Henderson's net worth
Apr 7, 2024
Today, many artists don't limit themselves to one art form but expand by launching their fashion lines or tieing up with charitable organizations
Mar 24, 2024
Take a look at how the financial maestro Carlos Slim Helubuild himself and his generations a legacy
Mar 24, 2024
These changes represent significant adjustments to the program, impacting millions of recipients across the United States.
Mar 16, 2024
Corporate brands usually rely on popular software to smooth operations but major software malfunctions have also spelled disaster for companies and consumers.
Mar 10, 2024
The scammers went to great lengths to make their scheme convincing, even going as far as creating a fake SpaceX YouTube channel with 180,000 subscribers
Mar 10, 2024
Leveraging technology to take on small jobs and tasks can help you earn extra cash quickly.
Mar 5, 2024