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Alfonso Ribeiro Says His ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel Air’ Role Ended His Acting Career


He's not bitter, but he is typecast by his most famous role.

In a new interview with Closer Weekly, Alfonso Ribeiro said his iconic role in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air as Carlton Banks was a “sacrifice” for his acting career. He also hosts America’s Funniest Home Videos and Jack Hanna’s Passport, both on ABC. And after winning Dancing With the Stars, I got the opportunity to do the show that I always wanted to do – America’s Funniest Home Videos, Ribeiro said.

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