Main Cast of George Lopez
George Lopez stars George Lopez as the lead character, factory worker and family patriarch Benny Lopez. His on-screen wife Carmen Lopez is played by actress Constance Marie, while their daughter Max is portrayed by Luis Armand Garcia. The show centers on the daily life of the Lopez family and their workplace interactions at Powers Brothers Aviation, a fictional aerospace parts manufacturer based in Los Angeles. The series ran for six seasons and 120 episodes on ABC from 2002 to 2007, produced by Fortis Films and Mohawk Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. For more information on the series background, see the official George Lopez page on Warner Bros. Television at Warner Bros. Television - George Lopez.
Other core cast members include Valente Rodriguez as Ernie Cardenas, the Lopez family's longtime friend and co-worker, and Lupe Ontiveros as the recurring neighbor and family confidante. The show features a multi-camera sitcom format with a live studio audience and was created by George Lopez and Bruce Helford. Executive producers include George Lopez, Bruce Helford, and Sandra Bullock's production company Fortis Films. The series was distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and aired in syndication on multiple networks including TBS and BET. Additional details on the production and distribution are available at the Warner Bros. Television official site at Warner Bros. Television - George Lopez.
Recurring and Guest Stars
Recurring cast members include Margie Peters as Ernie's girlfriend and later wife, and Jennifer Coolidge as the eccentric neighbor Angie. The show featured guest appearances from actors such as George Kennedy, Ben Stein, and Tim Curry, who played various authority figures and eccentric characters in single episodes. Guest stars often appeared as factory coworkers, family friends, or authority figures, with episodes frequently focusing on workplace humor and family dynamics. The guest star lineup reflects the show's broad appeal and its placement in the multi-camera sitcom format common in early 2000s American television.
Notable guest appearances include performances by actors like Efren Ramirez, who played a recurring role as a young employee at the factory, and Sandra Bullock, who appeared in a cameo role consistent with her production company's involvement. The show also featured cameos from athletes and musicians, aligning with its broad family-friendly demographic targeting. Guest casting decisions were influenced by the show's production companies, including Mohawk Productions and Fortis Films, which leveraged industry relationships to secure recognizable talent. For more information on the production companies and their other projects, see the official Fortis Films page at Forbes - Fortis Films.
Cast and Crew Details
The show was created by George Lopez and Bruce Helford, with direction primarily handled by Joe Regalbuto, Rob Schiller, and Gerry Cohen. The writing staff included Bruce Helford, George Lopez, and a team of sitcom writers responsible for the show's workplace and family storylines. The series was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, using a multi-camera setup with a live studio audience typical of American sitcom production in the 2000s. The show's theme song and musical score were composed by George Lopez and the show's music team, contributing to its recognizable opening sequence.
The full cast list includes both credited and uncredited performers across all six seasons, with the main cast remaining consistent throughout the series run. The show's ensemble format allowed for flexible casting of recurring characters and guest stars, contributing to its longevity and broad appeal. George Lopez also served as executive producer and