Alfonso Ribeiro made his acting debut at the age of eight on the PBS drama series Oye Willie and at ten years old released since such as Dance Baby, Not Too Young, Sneak Away With Me, and Time Bomb.

It was in 1984 during his run as The Tap Dance Kid that Alfonso caught the eye of television executives and the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Jackson was so impressed with his performance he cast Alfonso to dance with him in a commercial for Pepsi. NBC network executives soon came knocking and Alfonso made the transition to television as Alfonso Spears. For three years Alfonso teamed up as Ricky Schroder's best friend. It is a friendship that continues today.

Following the cancellation of Silver Spoons, Alfonso has been best known for his role in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air as well as roles in In The House and as host of Your Big Break. Returning to New York City, his most recent appearance has been in the role of Willie in the musical Golden Boy which earned him an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination.