Alfonso Ribeiro is an actor most well-known for his work as Carlton Banks on the 1990’s NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The program, airing between 1990 and 1996, featured Ribeiro prominently, and he attained a bit of a following for his performance. Once the show ended, however, Alfonso’s career branched off into different aspects of television. What could this multi-talented actor be doing today? In this article, I’ll talk about Alfonso Ribeiro’s rise to fame, and I’ll also provide a brief update as to what he is currently doing in 2016.
Alfonso Ribeiro’s Early Life & Career
As it turns out, “the future” was much sooner than you might expect. In 1984, Alfonso was cast as a main cast member for the NBC sitcom Silver Spoons, where he played the main character’s hip best friend. (Silver Spoons is also well-known for hosting one of Jason Bateman’s first ever major television roles.) While he worked on this show, Ribeiro also looked to diversify his portfolio by doing all kinds of different gigs. In 1984, he danced in a Pepsi commercial alongside Michael Jackson. In 1985, he authored a dance instruction book entitled Alfonso’s Breakin’ & Poppin’ Book. In 1986, he even released a rap single called “Time Bomb” under the name ALFONSO. The young man was doing everything that he could to get his name out there, but his breakout role wouldn’t come to him until 1990.
Alfonso Ribeiro on Fresh Prince
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was undoubtedly one of the more culturally iconic television shows to come from this decade, and once it had following its sixth season, the country mourned for its loss. Meanwhile, Alfonso Ribeiro was determined to ensure that he was not a one-hit wonder. He wasn’t too keen on the idea of always only being known for his portrayal of a preppy snob in a sitcom. In 1996, he was brought on as a main caster member for the NBC sitcom In the House as Dr. Maxwell Stanton. He came aboard the program during its third season, and he stuck with it through its cancellation in 1999. Although he was well-received in this role, it was nowhere near as popular or as famous as his work as Carlton Banks. To many, it seemed as though the Alfonso Ribeiro ship has sailed — he would never be able to top his previous work.
What’s Alfonso Ribeiro Doing Now in 2018 – Recent Updates

Alfonso Ribeiro first began hosting television shows in 2008 with Catch 21, and it looks like he’s caught the hosting bug. Today, he continues to regularly host and narrate America’s Funniest Home Videos, as well as the Cooking Channel series Unwrapped 2.0. His work on both programs has been well-praised, and ever since his work in Catch 21, Alfonso has been considered to be a very capable and entertaining show runner. Outside of those hosting duties, it’s all worth noting that Alfonso has recently gotten himself back into the sitcom business. He has been credited as a director in the Disney sitcom K.C. Undercover since 2015. Two of his episodes, “The Truth Hurts” and “Accidents Will Happen” both aired earlier this spring. Given the success that he has sustained through his career thus far, I think that it’s safe to say that Alfonso Ribeiro will probably continue to work in show business for the foreseeable future.