Carlton Banks, the cousin on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is not dead.
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro played Carlton throughout the series’ five-season run (1990–1996) and reprised the role in later appearances, including the 2021 Peacock reboot. There is no verified report of his death as of 2025; he remains active in entertainment as an actor, director, and television personality. Below, we confirm his on-show status, timeline of appearances, and professional trajectory with sourced detail.
