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
2026
- Wonder Man as Mario Lopez
2025
- Zootopia 2 as Denny Howlett (voice)
- Heads of State as Mario Lopez
- Hollywood Demons as Self (archive footage)
- The Christmas Spark as Adrian
- Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas ... (Executive Producer)
- The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship as Self
2024
- The Real Full Monty as Self (uncredited)
- 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center as Self
- Get Him Back for Christmas as Self
- Blank Slate as Self - Host
- Once Upon a Christmas Wish as Brian
- The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2023
- The Golden Boy ... (Executive Producer)
- Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story as Self
- The Dream Americano as Self
- Rose Parade 2023 as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- Loot as Mario Lopez
- Made in Mexico as Self
- Steppin' into the Holiday as Billy Holiday
2021
- Hacks as Mario López
- Girls5eva as Mario López
- Wahl Street as Self - TV Personality
- Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump as Self
- kid 90 as Self (archive footage)
- Holiday in Santa Fe as Tony Ortega
- The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster as Host/Himself
2020
- Too Hot to Handle as Self
- Saved by the Bell as A.C. Slater
- The Baker and the Beauty as Mario López
- The New York Times Presents as Self (archive footage)
- GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event as Nico
- Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love as Nico
- 30 Rock: A One-Time Special as Mario Lopez
- Feliz NaviDAD as David
- A Recipe for Seduction as Colonel Sanders
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
- Steve as Self
- A Very Merry Toy Store as Will DiNova
- Candy Crush as Himself - Host
- Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? as Self
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
- Dinner at Tiffani's as Self
- The Dog Who Saved Summer as Zeus
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- Jane the Virgin as Himself
- Celebrity Name Game as Self
- The Dog Who Saved Easter as Zeus (voice)
- Hits as Extra Host
- Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
2013
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Mario Lopez
- Hollywood Game Night as Self
- The Smurfs 2 as Social Smurf (voice)
- The Chica Show as Stitches (voice)
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation as Zeus (voice)
- The Stream as Paxton's Dad
2012
- Step Up Revolution as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
- Are You There, Chelsea? as Mario Lopez
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
2011
- The X Factor as Self - Host
- Honey 2 as Self
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
2010
- Hot in Cleveland as Mario López
- The Fran Drescher Show
- Get Him to the Greek as Self
- Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby as Self
- Teenage Paparazzo as Self
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
- The Closer as Self
- Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant
- The Reichen Show as Self
- Mind of Mencia
- Aloha Scooby-Doo! as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
- The Bad Girl's Guide
2003
- Nip/Tuck as Dr. Mike Hamoui
- America's Next Top Model as Self - 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
- George Lopez as Officer Hector Sanchez
- Pet Star as Self - Host
- Outta Time as David Morales
- The Street King as Juan Vallejo
2001
- Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored as Self
- A Crack in the Floor as Lehman
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
- USA High as Raphael Banderas
- Union Square as Guillermo
- Killing Mr. Griffin as Dave Ruggles
- Fever Lake as Steve
- Absolution as Ryan Murphy
- 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
1975
- People's Choice Awards as Self - Presenter
1955
- Miss Universe as Self - Host