Mario López

Mario López

Acting

Born:
1973-10-10
Place of birth:
San Diego, California, USA

Biography

Mario Lopez (born October 10, 1973) is an American actor and television host. He has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is known for his portrayal of A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell: The College Years, and the 2020 sequel series. He has appeared in numerous projects since, including the third season of Dancing with the Stars and as host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine shows Extra and Access Hollywood. He has also hosted America's Best Dance Crew for MTV. In 2012, he co-hosted the second season of the American version of The X Factor with Khloé Kardashian, and was the sole host for the third and final season.

Known For

Filmography

Three Generations, One Christmas

Three Generations, One Christmas

2026
Movie
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown

Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown

2026Host
Movie
UFC Rivals

UFC Rivals

2026
TV
Wonder Man

Wonder Man

7.12026Mario Lopez
TV
Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas

Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas

7.02025Executive Producer
Movie
The Christmas Spark

The Christmas Spark

7.42025Adrian
Movie
Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2

7.72025Denny Howlett (voice)
Movie
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20

9.02025Self
Movie
Heads of State

Heads of State

6.82025Mario Lopez
Movie
Hollywood Demons

Hollywood Demons

6.82025Self (archive footage)
TV
Get Him Back for Christmas

Get Him Back for Christmas

9.02024Self
Movie
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

2024
Movie
The Real Full Monty

The Real Full Monty

4.02024Self (uncredited)
Movie
Once Upon a Christmas Wish

Once Upon a Christmas Wish

7.12024Brian
Movie
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

10.02024Self
Movie
Blank Slate

Blank Slate

1.02024Self - Host
TV
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story

Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story

3.52023Self
Movie
The Golden Boy

The Golden Boy

7.22023Executive Producer
TV
The Dream Americano

The Dream Americano

2.02023Self
Movie
Rose Parade 2023

Rose Parade 2023

2023Self
Movie
Steppin' into the Holiday

Steppin' into the Holiday

6.72022Billy Holiday
Movie
The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

5.62022Self
TV
Loot

Loot

6.62022Mario Lopez
TV
Made in Mexico

Made in Mexico

5.02022Self
Movie
Holiday in Santa Fe

Holiday in Santa Fe

6.02021Tony Ortega
Movie
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster

The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster

6.02021Host/Himself
Movie
Hacks

Hacks

7.52021Mario López
TV
Girls5eva

Girls5eva

5.92021Mario López
TV
Wahl Street

Wahl Street

5.92021Self - TV Personality
TV
Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump

Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump

6.02021Self
TV
kid 90

kid 90

6.92021Self
Movie
A Recipe for Seduction

A Recipe for Seduction

4.32020Colonel Sanders
Movie
Saved by the Bell

Saved by the Bell

6.82020A.C. Slater
TV
Feliz NaviDAD

Feliz NaviDAD

5.52020David
Movie
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event

GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event

6.92020Nico
TV
30 Rock: A One-Time Special

30 Rock: A One-Time Special

6.22020Mario Lopez
Movie
The New York Times Presents

The New York Times Presents

7.02020Self (archive footage)
TV
Too Hot to Handle

Too Hot to Handle

6.62020Self
TV
The Baker and the Beauty

The Baker and the Beauty

7.32020Mario López
TV
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love

Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love

6.92020Nico
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

6.22019Self - Guest Host
TV
Supersize My Pool

Supersize My Pool

2019
TV
The Other Two

The Other Two

7.02019Mario López
TV
The Rookie

The Rookie

8.52018Mario López
TV
Magnum P.I.

Magnum P.I.

7.52018Mario Lopez
TV
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

4.82018Mario López (voice)
TV
A Very Merry Toy Store

A Very Merry Toy Store

6.32017Will DiNova
Movie
Katy Perry:  Will You Be My Witness?

Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?

7.72017Self
Movie
Steve

Steve

6.02017Self
TV
Candy Crush

Candy Crush

4.62017Himself - Host
TV
This Is Us

This Is Us

8.22016Mario López
TV
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

6.62016Mario López
Movie
Grease Live

Grease Live

7.12016Vince Fontaine
Movie
Rosewood

Rosewood

6.52015Mario López
TV
Celebrity Family Feud

Celebrity Family Feud

7.52015Self
TV
The Dog Who Saved Summer

The Dog Who Saved Summer

6.12015Zeus
Movie
Powers

Powers

6.72015Mario Lopez
TV
Dinner at Tiffani's

Dinner at Tiffani's

2015Self
TV
Hits

Hits

4.82015Extra Host
Movie
Jane the Virgin

Jane the Virgin

7.92014Himself
TV