Mario López
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.
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Movies (63)
Three Generations, One Christmas
2026 · Executive Producer
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
2026 · Host
Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas
2025 · Executive Producer
The Christmas Spark
2025 · Adrian, Executive Producer
Zootopia 2
2025 · Denny Howlett (voice)
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
2025 · Self
Heads of State
2025 · Mario Lopez
Get Him Back for Christmas
2024 · Self, Executive Producer
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
The Real Full Monty
2024 · Self (uncredited)
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
2024 · Brian
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024 · Self
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
2023 · Self
The Dream Americano
2023 · Self
Rose Parade 2023
2023 · Self
Encuentro de Navidad
2022 · Billy Holiday, Executive Producer
Made in Mexico
2022 · Self
Navidad en Santa Fe
2021 · Tony Ortega, Executive Producer
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
2021 · Host/Himself
kid 90
2021 · Self
A Recipe for Seduction
2020 · Colonel Sanders
Feliz NaviDAD
2020 · David
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020 · Mario Lopez
A Very Merry Toy Store
2017 · Will DiNova
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
2017 · Self
Popstar
2016 · Mario López
Grease Live
2016 · Vince Fontaine
The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015 · Zeus
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
2014 · Sea Lion Captain (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Easter
2014 · Zeus (voice)
Hits
2014 · Extra Host
The Stream
2013 · Paxton's Dad
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
2013 · Zeus (voice)
Los Pitufos 2
2013 · Social Smurf (voice)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2012 · Self - Host
Un paso adelante 4D
2012 · Mario Lopez (uncredited)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2011 · Self - Host
La Reina del Baile 2
2011 · Self
Teenage Paparazzo
2010 · Self
Misión Rockstar
2010 · Self
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
2009 · Zeus (voice)
Husband for Hire
2008 · Marco
Holiday in Handcuffs
2007 · David Martin
¡Aloha Scooby-Doo!
2005 · Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003 · Self (archive footage)
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003 · Mario Lopez
The Street King
2002 · Juan Vallejo
Outta Time
2002 · David Morales
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
2001 · Self
A Crack in the Floor
2001 · Lehman
Big Brother Trouble
2000 · Coach
Eastside
1999 · Antonio Lopez
Fever Lake
1997 · Steve
Absolution
1997 · Ryan Murphy
Killing Mr. Griffin
1997 · Dave Ruggles
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
1997 · Greg Louganis
Depraved
1996 · Jessie Mata
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
1994 · A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
1992 · A.C. Slater
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989 · Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
Colors
1988 · Felipe's Friend
The Last Fling
1987 · Car Rental Clerk
The Deacon Street Deer
1986 · Hector
TV shows (79)
UFC Rivals
2026
Wonder Man
2026 · Mario Lopez
Demonios de Hollywood
2025 · Self (archive footage)
Blank Slate
2024 · Self - Host
The Golden Boy
2023 · Executive Producer
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · Self
Todo el dinero
2022 · Mario Lopez
Hacks
2021 · Mario López
Girls5eva
2021 · Mario López
Wahl Street
2021 · Self - TV Personality
Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump
2021 · Self
Salvado por la campana
2020 · A.C. Slater, Executive Producer
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
2020 · Nico, Creator
The New York Times Presents
2020 · Self (archive footage)
Jugando con fuego
2020 · Self
El panadero y la belleza
2020 · Mario López
El universo en expansión de Ashley García
2020 · Nico, Story, Creator
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self, Self - Guest Host
Supersize My Pool
2019
The Other Two
2019 · Mario López
The Rookie
2018 · Mario López
Magnum P.I.
2018 · Mario Lopez
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
2018 · Mario López (voice)
Steve
2017 · Self
Candy Crush
2017 · Himself - Host
This Is Us
2016 · Mario López
Rosewood
2015 · Mario López
Celebrity Family Feud
2015 · Self
Powers
2015 · Mario Lopez
Dinner at Tiffani's
2015 · Self
Jane la virgen
2014 · Himself
Celebrity Name Game
2014 · Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013 · Mario Lopez
Hollywood Game Night
2013 · Self
The Chica Show
2013 · Stitches (voice)
Are You There, Chelsea?
2012 · Mario Lopez
The X Factor
2011 · Self - Host
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
2010 · Self, Producer
Hot in Cleveland
2010 · Mario López
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
Una Diva en otro cuerpo
2009 · Mario López
Las Kardashian (Keeping Up with the Kardashians)
2007 · Self
The Megan Mullally Show
2006 · Self - Guest
The Reichen Show
2005 · Self
Mind of Mencia
2005
Caso Resuelto
2005 · Self
Dancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Contestant
The Bad Girl's Guide
2005
Eve
2003 · Roberto
Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self, Self - Guest Host
Cortes y puntadas
2003 · Dr. Mike Hamoui
Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
2003
Top Model
2003 · Self - Guest
Las Mascotas Más Graciosas
2002 · Self - Host
George Lopez
2002 · Officer Hector Sanchez
Popular
1999 · Pablo
Padre de Familia
1999 · Mario Lopez (voice)
WWE Heat
1998
Union Square
1997 · Guillermo
The View
1997 · Self
USA High
1997 · Raphael Banderas
Access Hollywood
1996 · Self - Co-Host
Pacific Blue
1996 · Bobby Cruz
Extra
1994 · Host
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993 · A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993 · A.C. Slater
Raw
1993 · Self
Name Your Adventure
1992 · Host
Saved by the Bell
1989 · A.C. Slater
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
The Golden Girls
1985 · Mario
The Comedy Factory
1985 · Johnny Vega
a.k.a. Pablo
1984 · Tomas Del Gato
Simon & Simon
1981
People's Choice Awards
1975 · Self - Presenter
Miss Universe
1955 · Self - Host
Eight Days a Week
· Peter Lee