Mario López
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
Series
Family Guy
Mario Lopez (voice)
1999
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest Host
2019
Series
Raw
Self
1993
Series
The Rookie
Mario López
2018
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Series
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant
2005
Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Mario Lopez
2013
Series
This Is Us
Mario López
2016
Series
The Closer
Self
2005
Series
Nip/Tuck
Dr. Mike Hamoui
2003
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self - Guest Host
2003
Film
Zootopia 2
Denny Howlett (voice)
2025
Series
Magnum P.I.
Mario Lopez
2018
Series
Jane the Virgin
Himself
2014
Series
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
2007
Series
Hacks
Mario López
2021
Series
Hot in Cleveland
Mario López
2010
Series
The Golden Girls
Mario
1985
Series
Simon & Simon
1981
Series
America's Next Top Model
Self - Guest
2003
Series
Pacific Blue
Bobby Cruz
1996
Series
Celebrity Family Feud
Self
2015
Series
Drop Dead Diva
Mario López
2009
The Reichen Show
Self
2005
Series
Steve
Self
2017
Series
WWE Heat
1998
Series
Rosewood
Mario López
2015
Series
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest
2006
Series
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
A.C. Slater
1993
Series
Loot
Mario Lopez
2022
Series
Too Hot to Handle
Self
2020
Series
Saved by the Bell
A.C. Slater
1989
Series
Miss Universe
Self - Host
1955
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975
Film
Heads of State
Mario Lopez
2025
Series
The Other Two
Mario López
2019
Series
Girls5eva
Mario López
2021
Series
Celebrity Name Game
Self
2014
Series
Powers
Mario Lopez
2015
Series
Popular
Pablo
1999
Series
Eve
Roberto
2003
Series
Hollywood Game Night
Self
2013
Series
Wonder Man
Mario Lopez
2026
Series
USA High
Raphael Banderas
1997
Series
George Lopez
Officer Hector Sanchez
2002
Series
Saved by the Bell
A.C. Slater
2020
Series
Pet Star
Self - Host
2002
Series
The X Factor
Self - Host
2011
Series
Extra
Host
1994
Film
The Smurfs 2
Social Smurf (voice)
2013
Series
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
A.C. Slater
1993
Series
The Comedy Factory
Johnny Vega
1985
Series
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
Mario López (voice)
2018
Series
Wahl Street
Self - TV Personality
2021
Series
Dinner at Tiffani's
Self
2015
Film
Step Up Revolution
Mario Lopez (uncredited)
2012
Series
Union Square
Guillermo
1997
Series
The New York Times Presents
Self (archive footage)
2020
Series
Hollywood Demons
Self (archive footage)
2025
Series
The Baker and the Beauty
Mario López
2020
Film
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Mario López
2016
Series
Are You There, Chelsea?
Mario Lopez
2012
Series
Mind of Mencia
2005
Series
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Nico
2020
Film
Get Him to the Greek
Self
2010
Series
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
Film
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
2005
Series
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Nico
2020
Series
Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump
Self
2021
Film
Colors
Felipe's Friend
1988
Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
2003
Film
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Mario Lopez
2003
The Bad Girl's Guide
2005
Series
UFC Rivals
2026
Series
Blank Slate
Self - Host
2024
Series
The Chica Show
Stitches (voice)
2013
Film
Honey 2
Self
2011
a.k.a. Pablo
Tomas Del Gato
1984
Film
Teenage Paparazzo
Self
2010
Three Generations, One Christmas
2026
Film
The Dog Who Saved Summer
Zeus
2015
Film
kid 90
Self
2021
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
Self
2001
Film
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
2025
Eight Days a Week
Peter Lee
Film
A Crack in the Floor
Lehman
2001
Film
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Zeus (voice)
2009
Film
Holiday in Handcuffs
David Martin
2007
Film
Grease Live
Vince Fontaine
2016
Film
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Mario Lopez
2020
Film
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
2003
Film
Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
A.C. Slater
1992
Film
Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
A.C. Slater
1994
Film
Holiday in Santa Fe
Tony Ortega
2021
Film
Steppin' into the Holiday
Billy Holiday
2022
Film
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
Zeus (voice)
2013
Film
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Greg Louganis
1997
Film
The Real Full Monty
Self (uncredited)
2024
Film
The Dog Who Saved Easter
Zeus (voice)
2014
Film
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
Self
2017
Film
A Very Merry Toy Store
Will DiNova
2017
Series
Candy Crush
Himself - Host
2017
Film
The Last Fling
Car Rental Clerk
1987
Film
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Self
2024
Film
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Self
2023
Film
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1989
Series
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Self
2010
Film
Feliz NaviDAD
David
2020
Film
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2011
Film
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
Film
Get Him Back for Christmas
Self
2024
Film
The Christmas Spark
Adrian
2025
Film
Killing Mr. Griffin
Dave Ruggles
1997
Film
Big Brother Trouble
Coach
2000
Film
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Brian
2024
Film
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
Sea Lion Captain (voice)
2014
Film
The Deacon Street Deer
Hector
1986
Film
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2012
Film
Fever Lake
Steve
1997
Film
A Recipe for Seduction
Colonel Sanders
2020
Film
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
Host
2026
Film
Husband for Hire
Marco
2008
Film
Hits
Extra Host
2014
Name Your Adventure
Host
1992
Film
The Dream Americano
Self
2023
Film
Absolution
Ryan Murphy
1997
Series
Supersize My Pool
2019
Film
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Host/Himself
2021
Film
Outta Time
David Morales
2002
The Street King
Juan Vallejo
2002
Film
The Stream
Paxton's Dad
2013
Film
Rose Parade 2023
Self
2023
Film
Depraved
Jessie Mata
1996
Film
Made in Mexico
Self
2022
Eastside
Antonio Lopez
1999