Mario López
Acting
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
Acting137
tvWonder Man
2026
Mario Lopez
movieZootopia 2
2025
Denny Howlett (voice)
movieHeads of State
2025
Mario Lopez
tvHollywood Demons
2025
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Real Full Monty
2024
Self (uncredited)
tvBlank Slate
2024
Self - Host
movieSteppin' into the Holiday
2022
Billy Holiday
tvLoot
2022
Mario Lopez
movieHoliday in Santa Fe
2021
Tony Ortega
tvHacks
2021
Mario López
tvGirls5eva
2021
Mario López
tvWahl Street
2021
Self - TV Personality
moviekid 90
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieA Recipe for Seduction
2020
Colonel Sanders
tvSaved by the Bell
2020
A.C. Slater
movie30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020
Mario Lopez
tvThe New York Times Presents
2020
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Baker and the Beauty
2020
Mario López
tvThe Other Two
2019
Mario López
tvThe Rookie
2018
Mario López
tvMagnum P.I.
2018
Mario Lopez
tvThe Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
2018
Mario López (voice)
movieA Very Merry Toy Store
2017
Will DiNova
tvSteve
2017
Self
tvCandy Crush
2017
Himself - Host
tvThis Is Us
2016
Mario López
moviePopstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
Mario López
movieGrease Live
2016
Vince Fontaine
tvRosewood
2015
Mario López
tvPowers
2015
Mario Lopez
tvJane the Virgin
2014
Himself
movieDive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
2014
Sea Lion Captain (voice)
movieThe Dog Who Saved Easter
2014
Zeus (voice)
movieHits
2014
Extra Host
movieThe Stream
2013
Paxton's Dad
movieThe Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
2013
Zeus (voice)
tvBrooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Mario Lopez
movieThe Smurfs 2
2013
Social Smurf (voice)
tvThe Chica Show
2013
Stitches (voice)
movieDisney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2012
Self - Host
movieStep Up Revolution
2012
Mario Lopez (uncredited)
tvAre You There, Chelsea?
2012
Mario Lopez
movieDisney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2011
Self - Host
tvThe X Factor
2011
Self - Host
movieHoney 2
2011
Self
tvHot in Cleveland
2010
Mario López
movieThe Dog Who Saved Christmas
2009
Zeus (voice)
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
tvDrop Dead Diva
2009
Mario López
movieHoliday in Handcuffs
2007
David Martin
tvThe Megan Mullally Show
2006
Self - Guest
tvThe Closer
2005
Self
tvDancing with the Stars
2005
Self - Contestant
movieAloha Scooby-Doo!
2005
Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
tvEve
2003
Roberto
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Self / Self - Guest Host
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Dr. Mike Hamoui
movie101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
Self (archive footage)
tvAmerica's Next Top Model
2003
Self - Guest
moviePauly Shore Is Dead
2003
Mario Lopez
tvPet Star
2002
Self - Host
The Street King
2002
Juan Vallejo
movieOutta Time
2002
David Morales
tvGeorge Lopez
2002
Officer Hector Sanchez
Eastside
1999
Antonio Lopez
tvPopular
1999
Pablo
tvFamily Guy
1999
Mario Lopez (voice)
movieFever Lake
1997
Steve
tvUnion Square
1997
Guillermo
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieAbsolution
1997
Ryan Murphy
tvUSA High
1997
Raphael Banderas
movieKilling Mr. Griffin
1997
Dave Ruggles
movieDepraved
1996
Jessie Mata
tvPacific Blue
1996
Bobby Cruz
tvExtra
1994
Host
tvSaved by the Bell: The New Class
1993
A.C. Slater
tvSaved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
A.C. Slater
movieSaved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
1992
A.C. Slater
movieWho Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989
Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
tvSaved by the Bell
1989
A.C. Slater
movieColors
1988
Felipe's Friend
movieThe Last Fling
1987
Car Rental Clerk
tvThe Comedy Factory
1985
Johnny Vega
a.k.a. Pablo
1984
Tomas Del Gato
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975
Self - Presenter
tvMiss Universe
1955
Self - Host
Eight Days a Week
Peter Lee
Production9
movieMario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas
2025
Executive Producer
movieThe Christmas Spark
2025
Executive Producer
movieGet Him Back for Christmas
2024
Executive Producer
tvThe Golden Boy
2023
Executive Producer
movieSteppin' into the Holiday
2022
Executive Producer
movieHoliday in Santa Fe
2021
Executive Producer
tvSaved by the Bell
2020
Executive Producer
Christmas at The Starlight
Executive Producer