Mario López
Known for acting · Born 10 October 1973 · 52 · San Diego, California, USA
150 credits
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
Saved by the Bell
1989
Pacific Blue
1996
The X Factor
2011
Dancing with the Stars
2005
Holiday in Handcuffs
2007
Saved by the Bell
2020
Blank Slate
2024
Pet Star
2002
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
Nip/Tuck
2003
Grease Live
2016
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
2020
Acting (139)
2026Wonder ManMario LopezSeries
2026Three Generations, One ChristmasFilm
2026Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics ShowdownHostFilm
2026UFC Rivals · 2 episodesSeries
2025Zootopia 2Denny Howlett (voice)Film
2025Heads of StateMario LopezFilm
2025Hollywood DemonsSelf (archive footage)Series
2025The Christmas SparkAdrianFilm
2025The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20SelfFilm
2024Once Upon a Christmas WishBrianFilm
2024Get Him Back for ChristmasSelfFilm
2024The Real Full MontySelf (uncredited)Film
202492nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller CenterSelfFilm
2024Blank SlateSelf - Host · 78 episodesSeries
2024The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas ParadeFilm
2023Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear StorySelfFilm
2023The Dream AmericanoSelfFilm
2023Rose Parade 2023SelfFilm
2022LootMario LopezSeries
2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf · 3 episodesSeries
2022Steppin' into the HolidayBilly HolidayFilm
2022Made in MexicoSelfFilm
2021HacksMario LópezSeries
2021Girls5evaMario LópezSeries
2021kid 90SelfFilm
2021Holiday in Santa FeTony OrtegaFilm
2021Wahl StreetSelf - TV PersonalitySeries
2021The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoasterHost/HimselfFilm
2021Overserved with Lisa VanderpumpSelfSeries
2020Too Hot to HandleSelfSeries
2020Saved by the BellA.C. Slater · 20 episodesSeries
2020The Baker and the BeautyMario LópezSeries
2020Ashley Garcia: Genius in LoveNico · 14 episodesSeries
2020The New York Times PresentsSelf (archive footage)Series
2020Feliz NaviDADDavidFilm
202030 Rock: A One-Time SpecialMario LopezFilm
2020A Recipe for SeductionColonel SandersFilm
2020GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover EventNicoSeries
2019The Other TwoMario LópezSeries
2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf · 5 episodes, Self - Guest Host · 2 episodesSeries
2019Supersize My Pool · 4 episodesSeries
2018The RookieMario LópezSeries
2018Magnum P.I.Mario LopezSeries
2018The Adventures of Rocky and BullwinkleMario López (voice) · 5 episodesSeries
2017A Very Merry Toy StoreWill DiNovaFilm
2017Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?SelfFilm
2017Candy CrushHimself - Host · 10 episodesSeries
2017SteveSelfSeries
2016This Is UsMario López · 2 episodesSeries
2016Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingMario LópezFilm
2016Grease LiveVince FontaineFilm
2015PowersMario LopezSeries
2015RosewoodMario LópezSeries
2015Celebrity Family FeudSelfSeries
2015The Dog Who Saved SummerZeusFilm
2015Dinner at Tiffani'sSelfSeries
2014Jane the VirginHimselfSeries
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelfSeries
2014HitsExtra HostFilm
2014The Dog Who Saved EasterZeus (voice)Film
2014Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate TreasureSea Lion Captain (voice)Film
2014Celebrity Name GameSelf · 3 episodesSeries
2013Brooklyn Nine-NineMario LopezSeries
2013The Smurfs 2Social Smurf (voice)Film
2013Hollywood Game NightSelfSeries
2013The Dog Who Saved Christmas VacationZeus (voice)Film
2013The StreamPaxton's DadFilm
2013The Chica ShowStitches (voice) · 36 episodesSeries
2012Step Up RevolutionMario Lopez (uncredited)Film
2012Are You There, Chelsea?Mario LopezSeries
2012Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeSelf - HostFilm
2011Honey 2SelfFilm
2011The X FactorSelf - Host · 53 episodesSeries
2011Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeSelf - HostFilm
2010Get Him to the GreekSelfFilm
2010Hot in ClevelandMario LópezSeries
2010Teenage PaparazzoSelfFilm
2010The Fran Drescher ShowSeries
2010Mario Lopez: Saved By the BabySelf · 10 episodesSeries
2009Drop Dead DivaMario LópezSeries
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest · 2 episodesSeries
2009The Dog Who Saved ChristmasZeus (voice)Film
2008Husband for HireMarcoFilm
2007Keeping Up with the KardashiansSelfSeries
2007Holiday in HandcuffsDavid MartinFilm
2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - GuestSeries
2005Aloha Scooby-Doo!Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)Film
2005The CloserSelfSeries
2005Dancing with the StarsSelf - Contestant · 20 episodesSeries
2005Mind of MenciaSeries
2005The Reichen ShowSelfSeries
2005The Bad Girl's GuideSeries
2003Nip/TuckDr. Mike Hamoui · 8 episodesSeries
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 4 episodes, Self - Guest HostSeries
2003America's Next Top ModelSelf - GuestSeries
2003Pauly Shore Is DeadMario LopezFilm
2003EveRobertoSeries
2003101 Most Shocking Moments in EntertainmentSelf (archive footage)Film
2003Who Wants to Marry My Dad? · 12 episodesSeries
2002George LopezOfficer Hector SanchezSeries
2002Pet StarSelf - Host · 52 episodesSeries
2002The Street KingJuan VallejoFilm
2002Outta TimeDavid MoralesFilm
2001A Crack in the FloorLehmanFilm
2001Playboy Mansion Parties UncensoredSelfFilm
2000Big Brother TroubleCoachFilm
1999Family GuyMario Lopez (voice)Series
1999PopularPabloSeries
1999EastsideAntonio LopezFilm
1998WWE Heat · 2 episodesSeries
1997The ViewSelfSeries
1997Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis StoryGreg LouganisFilm
1997Fever LakeSteveFilm
1997Killing Mr. GriffinDave RugglesFilm
1997AbsolutionRyan MurphyFilm
1997USA HighRaphael Banderas · 2 episodesSeries
1997Union SquareGuillermoSeries
1996Pacific BlueBobby Cruz · 44 episodesSeries
1996DepravedJessie MataFilm
1994Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las VegasA.C. SlaterFilm
1994ExtraHost · 2 episodesSeries
1993RawSelfSeries
1993Saved by the Bell: The College YearsA.C. Slater · 19 episodesSeries
1993Saved by the Bell: The New ClassA.C. Slater · 2 episodesSeries
1992Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian StyleA.C. SlaterFilm
1992Name Your AdventureHostSeries
1989Saved by the BellA.C. Slater · 86 episodesSeries
1989Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?Albert Clifford 'A.C.' SlaterFilm
1988ColorsFelipe's FriendFilm
1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - GuestSeries
1987The Last FlingCar Rental ClerkFilm
1986The Deacon Street DeerHectorFilm
1985The Golden GirlsMarioSeries
1985The Comedy FactoryJohnny VegaSeries
1984a.k.a. PabloTomas Del Gato · 6 episodesSeries
1981Simon & SimonSeries
1975People's Choice AwardsSelf - PresenterSeries
1955Miss UniverseSelf - Host · 3 episodesSeries
—Eight Days a WeekPeter LeeSeries
Creator (1)
2020GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover EventCreatorSeries
Production (9)
2026Three Generations, One ChristmasExecutive ProducerFilm
2025The Christmas SparkExecutive ProducerFilm
2025Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing ChristmasExecutive ProducerFilm
2024Get Him Back for ChristmasExecutive ProducerFilm
2023The Golden BoyExecutive ProducerSeries
2022Steppin' into the HolidayExecutive ProducerFilm
2021Holiday in Santa FeExecutive ProducerFilm
2020Saved by the BellExecutive ProducerSeries
2010Mario Lopez: Saved By the BabyProducerSeries
Writing (1)
2020Ashley Garcia: Genius in LoveStory, CreatorSeries