
Mario López
Known for Acting · 137 credits
- Born
- 1973-10-10 (age 52)
- Place of birth
- San Diego, California, USA
- Also known as
- Mario Lopez
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
TV Shows (75)

The Rookie
2018
as Mario López

Family Guy
1999
as Mario Lopez (voice)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self

The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self / Self - Guest Host

This Is Us
2016
as Mario López

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
as Mario Lopez

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self

The Closer
2005
as Self

The View
1997
as Self

Nip/Tuck
2003
as Dr. Mike Hamoui

Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant

Hacks
2021
as Mario López

Magnum P.I.
2018
as Mario Lopez

Steve
2017
as Self

America's Next Top Model
2003
as Self - Guest
The Reichen Show
2005
as Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self / Self - Guest Host

WWE Heat
1998

Hot in Cleveland
2010
as Mario López

Simon & Simon
1981

Jane the Virgin
2014
as Himself

Rosewood
2015
as Mario López

The Golden Girls
1985
as Mario

Too Hot to Handle
2020
as Self

Pacific Blue
1996
as Bobby Cruz

Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self

People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter

Drop Dead Diva
2009
as Mario López

Wonder Man
2026
as Mario Lopez

Loot
2022
as Mario Lopez

Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
as Self

Girls5eva
2021
as Mario López

Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993
as A.C. Slater

Popular
1999
as Pablo

Saved by the Bell
1989
as A.C. Slater

The Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest

Miss Universe
1955
as Self - Host

George Lopez
2002
as Officer Hector Sanchez

USA High
1997
as Raphael Banderas

The Other Two
2019
as Mario López

Hollywood Game Night
2013
as Self

Eve
2003
as Roberto

Celebrity Name Game
2014
as Self

Powers
2015
as Mario Lopez

The Comedy Factory
1985
as Johnny Vega

Pet Star
2002
as Self - Host

Saved by the Bell
2020
as A.C. Slater

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
2018
as Mario López (voice)

Wahl Street
2021
as Self - TV Personality

The X Factor
2011
as Self - Host

Extra
1994
as Host

Dinner at Tiffani's
2015
as Self

Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
as A.C. Slater

Hollywood Demons
2025
as Self (archive footage)

The Baker and the Beauty
2020
as Mario López

Union Square
1997
as Guillermo

GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
2020
as Nico

The Fran Drescher Show
2010

The New York Times Presents
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Movies (62)

Zootopia 2
2025
as Denny Howlett (voice)

Heads of State
2025
as Mario Lopez

Colors
1988
as Felipe's Friend

The Smurfs 2
2013
as Social Smurf (voice)

Step Up Revolution
2012
as Mario Lopez (uncredited)

Get Him to the Greek
2010
as Self

Teenage Paparazzo
2010
as Self

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
as Mario López

Aloha Scooby-Doo!
2005
as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)

The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self (uncredited)

Honey 2
2011
as Self

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
2025
as Self

kid 90
2021
as Self (archive footage)

Holiday in Handcuffs
2007
as David Martin

Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
2026
as Host

A Very Merry Toy Store
2017
as Will DiNova

Grease Live
2016
as Vince Fontaine
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
2001
as Self

The Christmas Spark
2025
as Adrian

Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
as Mario Lopez

30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020
as Mario Lopez

Feliz NaviDAD
2020
as David

The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015
as Zeus

A Crack in the Floor
2001
as Lehman

The Last Fling
1987
as Car Rental Clerk

The Dog Who Saved Easter
2014
as Zeus (voice)

Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
1992
as A.C. Slater

Husband for Hire
2008
as Marco
The Street King
2002
as Juan Vallejo

Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989
as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater

Big Brother Trouble
2000
as Coach

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
as Self (archive footage)

Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
1994
as A.C. Slater

The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
2013
as Zeus (voice)

The Dream Americano
2023
as Self

Get Him Back for Christmas
2024
as Self

Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
2014
as Sea Lion Captain (voice)

Hits
2014
as Extra Host

The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024

Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
1997
as Greg Louganis

Absolution
1997
as Ryan Murphy

The Dog Who Saved Christmas
2009
as Zeus (voice)

Fever Lake
1997
as Steve
Christmas at The Starlight

Holiday in Santa Fe
2021
as Tony Ortega

The Deacon Street Deer
1986
as Hector

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2011
as Self - Host

A Recipe for Seduction
2020
as Colonel Sanders

Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
2023
as Self

Depraved
1996
as Jessie Mata

Once Upon a Christmas Wish
2024
as Brian

The Stream
2013
as Paxton's Dad

Outta Time
2002
as David Morales

92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024
as Self

Made in Mexico
2022
as Self

Killing Mr. Griffin
1997
as Dave Ruggles

Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
2017
as Self

Rose Parade 2023
2023
as Self

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2012
as Self - Host

Steppin' into the Holiday
2022
as Billy Holiday

The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
2021
as Host/Himself
Eastside
1999
as Antonio Lopez
About Mario López
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… With 137 credits spanning from 1955 to 2026, Mario López has appeared in 62 films and 75 TV shows.
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Most Popular Mario López Movies
- Zootopia 2 (2025) — as Denny Howlett (voice)
- Heads of State (2025) — as Mario Lopez
- Colors (1988) — as Felipe's Friend
- The Smurfs 2 (2013) — as Social Smurf (voice)
- Step Up Revolution (2012) — as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
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