Mario López
Born: 1973-10-10 in San Diego, California, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Zootopia 2 as Denny Howlett (voice)
- Heads of State as Mario Lopez
- The Christmas Spark as Adrian
- The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship as Self
- Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas ... (Executive Producer)
2024
- 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center as Self
- The Real Full Monty as Self (uncredited)
- Once Upon a Christmas Wish as Brian
- Get Him Back for Christmas as Self
- Blank Slate as Self - Host
- The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2023
- Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story as Self
- The Golden Boy ... (Executive Producer)
- The Dream Americano as Self
- Rose Parade 2023 as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- Made in Mexico as Self
- Steppin' into the Holiday as Billy Holiday
2021
- Hacks as Mario López
- Girls5eva as Mario López
- kid 90 as Self (archive footage)
- Holiday in Santa Fe as Tony Ortega
- Wahl Street as Self - TV Personality (archive footage)
- The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster as Host/Himself
- Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump as Self
2020
- Too Hot to Handle as Self
- Saved by the Bell as A.C. Slater
- 30 Rock: A One-Time Special as Mario Lopez
- The Baker and the Beauty as Mario López
- Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love as Nico
- GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event as Nico
- The New York Times Presents as Self (archive footage)
- A Recipe for Seduction as Colonel Sanders
- Feliz NaviDAD as David
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- The Other Two as Mario López
- Supersize My Pool
2018
- The Rookie as Mario López
- Magnum P.I. as Mario Lopez
- The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle as Mario López (voice)
2017
- A Very Merry Toy Store as Will DiNova
- Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? as Self
- Candy Crush as Himself - Host
2016
- This Is Us as Mario López
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as Mario López
- Grease Live as Vince Fontaine
2015
- Rosewood as Mario López
- Celebrity Family Feud as Self
- Powers as Mario Lopez
- The Dog Who Saved Summer as Zeus
- Dinner at Tiffani's as Self
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- Jane the Virgin as Himself
- Celebrity Name Game as Self
- Hits as Extra Host
- The Dog Who Saved Easter as Zeus (voice)
- Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
2013
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Mario Lopez
- The Smurfs 2 as Social Smurf (voice)
- The Stream as Paxton's Dad
- Hollywood Game Night as Self
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation as Zeus (voice)
- The Chica Show as Stitches (voice)
2012
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
- Are You There, Chelsea? as Mario Lopez
2011
- Honey 2 as Self
- The X Factor as Self - Host
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
2010
- Hot in Cleveland as Mario López
- Teenage Paparazzo as Self
- Get Him to the Greek as Self
- The Fran Drescher Show
- Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby ... (Producer)
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Drop Dead Diva as Mario López
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas as Zeus (voice)
2008
- Husband for Hire as Marco
2007
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians as Self
- Holiday in Handcuffs as David Martin
2006
- The Megan Mullally Show as Self - Guest
2005
- Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant
- The Closer as Self
- The Reichen Show as Self
- Aloha Scooby-Doo! as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
- Mind of Mencia
- The Bad Girl's Guide
2003
- Nip/Tuck as Dr. Mike Hamoui
- America's Next Top Model as Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Eve as Roberto
- Pauly Shore Is Dead as Mario Lopez
- Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment as Self (archive footage)
2002
- Outta Time as David Morales
- Pet Star as Self - Host
- George Lopez as Officer Hector Sanchez
- The Street King as Juan Vallejo
2001
- A Crack in the Floor as Lehman
- Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored as Self
2000
- Big Brother Trouble as Coach
1999
- Family Guy as Mario Lopez (voice)
- Popular as Pablo
- Eastside as Antonio Lopez
1998
1997
- The View as Self
- Fever Lake as Steve
- Absolution as Ryan Murphy
- Union Square as Guillermo
- Killing Mr. Griffin as Dave Ruggles
- Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story as Greg Louganis
1996
- Pacific Blue as Bobby Cruz
- Depraved as Jessie Mata
1994
- Extra as Host
- Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas as A.C. Slater
1993
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class as A.C. Slater
- Saved by the Bell: The College Years as A.C. Slater
1992
- Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style as A.C. Slater
- Name Your Adventure as Host
1989
- Saved by the Bell as A.C. Slater
- Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1988
- Colors as Felipe's Friend
1987
- The Last Fling as Car Rental Clerk
1986
- The Deacon Street Deer as Hector
1985
- The Golden Girls as Mario
- The Comedy Factory as Johnny Vega
1984
- a.k.a. Pablo as Tomas Del Gato
1981
1955
- Miss Universe as Self - Host