George Edward Lopez (played by George Lopez) had a horrible childhood which is referenced throughout the series. His mother, Benny, is blamed for much of the abuse, and jokes are often made about how she treated him badly. George initially believed that his father, Manny, was dead, because that is what Benny had told him. George later finds out that his father is alive, and sets out to find him, and does. Jokes are often made about the size of George's head (mainly by Benny). He retaliates by frequently cracking jokes about Benny's size, addiction to cigarettes, looks, and to her faults as a mother during his childhood. George also had worked 15 years at the Powers Bros. Aviation Company and was later promoted to manager of the factory. He is dyslexic.