Acting · San Diego, California, USA · Born October 10, 1973
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.
MoviePresidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
2026
as Host
TVUFC Rivals
2026
TVWonder Man
2026
as Mario Lopez
MovieThe Christmas Spark
2025
as Adrian
MovieZootopia 2
2025
as Denny Howlett (voice)
MovieThe Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
2025
as Self
MovieHeads of State
2025
as Mario Lopez
TVHollywood Demons
2025
as Self (archive footage)
MovieGet Him Back for Christmas
2024
as Self
MovieThe 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
MovieThe Real Full Monty
2024
as Self (uncredited)
MovieOnce Upon a Christmas Wish
2024
as Brian
Movie92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024
as Self
TVBlank Slate
2024
as Self - Host
MovieUnstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
2023
as Self
MovieThe Dream Americano
2023
as Self
MovieRose Parade 2023
2023
as Self
MovieSteppin' into the Holiday
2022
as Billy Holiday
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
TVLoot
2022
as Mario Lopez
MovieMade in Mexico
2022
as Self
MovieHoliday in Santa Fe
2021
as Tony Ortega
MovieThe Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
2021
as Host/Himself
TVHacks
2021
as Mario López
TVGirls5eva
2021
as Mario López
TVWahl Street
2021
as Self - TV Personality
TVOverserved with Lisa Vanderpump
2021
as Self
Moviekid 90
2021
as Self (archive footage)
MovieA Recipe for Seduction
2020
as Colonel Sanders
TVSaved by the Bell
2020
as A.C. Slater
MovieFeliz NaviDAD
2020
as David
TVGAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
2020
as Nico
Movie30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020
as Mario Lopez
TVThe New York Times Presents
2020
as Self (archive footage)
TVToo Hot to Handle
2020
as Self
TVThe Baker and the Beauty
2020
as Mario López
TVAshley Garcia: Genius in Love
2020
as Nico
TVThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
TVSupersize My Pool
2019
TVThe Other Two
2019
as Mario López
TVThe Rookie
2018
as Mario López
TVMagnum P.I.
2018
as Mario Lopez
TVThe Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
2018
as Mario López (voice)
MovieA Very Merry Toy Store
2017
as Will DiNova
MovieKaty Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
2017
as Self
TVSteve
2017
as Self
TVCandy Crush
2017
as Himself - Host
TVThis Is Us
2016
as Mario López
MoviePopstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
as Mario López
MovieGrease Live
2016
as Vince Fontaine
TVRosewood
2015
as Mario López
TVCelebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
MovieThe Dog Who Saved Summer
2015
as Zeus
TVPowers
2015
as Mario Lopez
TVDinner at Tiffani's
2015
as Self
TVJane the Virgin
2014
as Himself
TVCelebrity Name Game
2014
as Self
MovieDive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
2014
as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
MovieThe Dog Who Saved Easter
2014
as Zeus (voice)
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
MovieHits
2014
as Extra Host
MovieThe Stream
2013
as Paxton's Dad
MovieThe Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
2013
as Zeus (voice)
TVBrooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
as Mario Lopez
MovieThe Smurfs 2
2013
as Social Smurf (voice)
TVHollywood Game Night
2013
as Self
TVThe Chica Show
2013
as Stitches (voice)
MovieDisney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2012
as Self - Host
MovieStep Up Revolution
2012
as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
TVAre You There, Chelsea?
2012
as Mario Lopez
MovieDisney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2011
as Self - Host
TVThe X Factor
2011
as Self - Host
MovieHoney 2
2011
as Self
TVThe Fran Drescher Show
2010
TVMario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
2010
as Self
MovieTeenage Paparazzo
2010
as Self
TVHot in Cleveland
2010
as Mario López
MovieGet Him to the Greek
2010
as Self
MovieThe Dog Who Saved Christmas
2009
as Zeus (voice)
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVDrop Dead Diva
2009
as Mario López
MovieHusband for Hire
2008
as Marco
MovieHoliday in Handcuffs
2007
as David Martin
TVKeeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
as Self
TVThe Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest
The Reichen Show
2005
as Self
TVMind of Mencia
2005
TVThe Closer
2005
as Self
TVDancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant
The Bad Girl's Guide
2005
MovieAloha Scooby-Doo!
2005
as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
TVEve
2003
as Roberto
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TVNip/Tuck
2003
as Dr. Mike Hamoui
Movie101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
2003
TVAmerica's Next Top Model
2003
as Self - Guest
MoviePauly Shore Is Dead
2003
as Mario Lopez
TVPet Star
2002
as Self - Host
The Street King
2002
as Juan Vallejo
MovieOutta Time
2002
as David Morales
TVGeorge Lopez
2002
as Officer Hector Sanchez
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
2001
as Self
MovieA Crack in the Floor
2001
as Lehman
MovieBig Brother Trouble
2000
as Coach
Eastside
1999
as Antonio Lopez
TVPopular
1999
as Pablo
TVFamily Guy
1999
as Mario Lopez (voice)
TVWWE Heat
1998
MovieFever Lake
1997
as Steve
TVUnion Square
1997
as Guillermo
TVThe View
1997
as Self
MovieAbsolution
1997
as Ryan Murphy
TVUSA High
1997
as Raphael Banderas
MovieKilling Mr. Griffin
1997
as Dave Ruggles
MovieBreaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
1997
as Greg Louganis
MovieDepraved
1996
as Jessie Mata
TVPacific Blue
1996
as Bobby Cruz
MovieSaved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
1994
as A.C. Slater
TVExtra
1994
as Host
TVSaved by the Bell: The New Class
1993
as A.C. Slater
TVSaved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
as A.C. Slater
MovieSaved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
1992
as A.C. Slater
Name Your Adventure
1992
as Host
MovieWho Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989
as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
TVSaved by the Bell
1989
as A.C. Slater
MovieColors
1988
as Felipe's Friend
MovieThe Last Fling
1987
as Car Rental Clerk
MovieThe Deacon Street Deer
1986
as Hector
TVThe Golden Girls
1985
as Mario
TVThe Comedy Factory
1985
as Johnny Vega
a.k.a. Pablo
1984
as Tomas Del Gato
TVSimon & Simon
1981
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter
TVMiss Universe
1955
as Self - Host
Christmas at The Starlight
Eight Days a Week
as Peter Lee
