Alfonso Ribeiro (natural within New York City on September 21, 1971) is a Dominican-American actor and singer. His parents experienced immigrated to Future York from either a Dominican Republic.

He began his acting career on the drama Oye Willie at a age of eight. Per period he wwhen x, he experienced freed such songs as: "Dance Baby", "Not Too Young", "Sneak Away with Me", & "Time Bomb." Ribeiro likewise starred within one of Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercials as a dancer. Ribeiro wwhen as well cast as Rick Schroder's best friend on the TV series Silver Spoons in 1984.

Ribeiro is better known for his role when spoiled rich-child Carlton Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, starring Will Smith, from 1990 to 1996. He besides was a director of a few episodes of The Newly Prince of Bel-Air. the Carlton character was typically required to run a amusing dance routine to Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual", which Ribeiro late stated when with despised doing. He is as well known for his role in LL Cool J's show In the House and as host of Your Big Break. Ribeiro has acted & been a portiin of the crew on numerous movies and TV shows. He has likewise appeared inside Smith's "Wild Wild West" video in 1999, and inside the McDonalds commercial in 2003.

He presently sleep in Los Angeles and has developed an interest in auto racing. He occurs as 2 period winner of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race (in 1994 and 1995).