Trivia

Was cast as one of the background dancers in Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercials in the early 80s.

Remains good friends with his Fresh Prince of Bel Air co star Will Smith to this day. He even taught Will Smith oldest son Trey how to drive.

Winner of Dancing with the Stars (2005) season 19 with dance pro partner Witney Carson. (November 2014)

Professional tap dancer.

He has a son, Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro Jr., born October 27, 2013 at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, California, USA.

Is an avid golfer and frequents many of the celebrity golf events of which he has numerous wins.

Raced part-time in the mid to late 1990's in the Star Mazda Series, with a best finish of 3rd at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Was number 95 on VH-1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005).

Won The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrity race in 1994 and 1995.

Born and raised in New York City, currently lives in Los Angeles

Winner of Celebrity Duets (2006) on FOX. (September 2006)

Wife Angela Ribeiro gave birth to their 2nd child, a son named Anders Reyn Ribeiro in Los Angeles at 6:16 a.m., weighed in at 7 lbs., 7 oz. and measured 19 inches long. (April 30, 2015).

Has a daughter Sienna with Robin Stapler.

In 1985, Alfonso released a 99-page instructional book entitled "Alfonso's Breakin' & Poppin' Book" via Telmak Teleproductions. It taught kids and teens how to perform various popular dance moves of the time, such as the Moonwalk, King Tut, and the Centipede. Alfonso starred in a two-minute long television commercial that promoted the book as part of a $19.99 bundle that also included a "Full Rap Sheet", instructional poster, 65"x70" breakin' board (that appeared to feature Alfonso's face in one corner), and a "Rap Attack" double album on records or cassettes.

In 2003 starred in a McDonald's commercial for McGriddle breakfast sandwiches.

Has succeeded Tom Bergeron as host on three different TV shows: America's Funniest Home Videos, Dancing with the Stars, and A Capitol Fourth.

Made a scheduled appearance at the Quarters Restaurant & Bar at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. (March 2008)