American comedian and actor Alfonso Ribeiro has a net worth of around $4 million.
Ribeiro rose to global stardom with his iconic portrayal of Carlton Banks, Will Smith’s cousin in the comedy show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. A portion of his fortune stems from his earnings on the show, which was a global hit.
Ribeiro has also earned significant income from other ventures, including other acting, commercial, and behind-the-scenes roles and TV hosting gigs. Below is a detailed look at how the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star made his fortune.
Acting, commercials, and behind-the-camera directing work
Alfonso Ribeiro began acting as a child, making his TV debut on the PBS series Oye Willie at age 8. He then gained national recognition after starring in the lead role in the 1983 Broadway musical, The Tap Dance Kid.
Ribeiro later appeared in the NBC sitcom Silver Spoons, before his global breakout role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where he became famous for the iconic “The Carlton Dance.”
After The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he went on to appear in a few films and TV roles, as well as voice acting roles. He has also done some behind-the-scenes work as a director and appeared in several TV commercials.
Earnings from TV hosting
Besides acting, Ribeiro has also made a fortune hosting TV shows. He currently serves as the host of Dancing with the Stars, where he is rumored to earn around $150,000 per episode.
Alfonso Ribeiro has also served as the host of multiple other TV shows, including Jack Hanna’s Passport, Live with Kelly and Mark, Entertainment Tonight, America’s Funniest Home Videos, The Catch, The New Catch 21, and more.
Besides hosting, Ribeiro has also participated in the following TV shows as a contestant: Weakest Link, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, Dancing with the Stars, and Wheel of Fortune.
Alfonso Ribeiro real estate investments
A significant portion of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star’s fortune also comes from real estate investments.
Ribeiro owns an 8-bedroom, 7,530-square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion located in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California. The current market value of the property is not publicly available, but he bought it for $1.94 million in 2015.
Before purchasing his current home, Ribeiro owned a traditional-style home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California. He originally bought the home for $729,000 and later sold it for $1.45 million in 2016.