Person

Mario López

Acting · Born 1973-10-10 · San Diego, California, USA

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.

Known for

Filmography

2026Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics ShowdownHost
2026UFC Rivals
2026Wonder ManMario Lopez
2025Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing ChristmasExecutive Producer
2025The Christmas SparkAdrian
2025Zootopia 2Denny Howlett (voice)
2025The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20Self
2025Heads of StateMario Lopez
2025Hollywood DemonsSelf (archive footage)
2024Get Him Back for ChristmasSelf
2024The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024The Real Full MontySelf (uncredited)
2024Once Upon a Christmas WishBrian
202492nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller CenterSelf
2024Blank SlateSelf - Host
2023Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear StorySelf
2023The Golden BoyExecutive Producer
2023The Dream AmericanoSelf
2023Rose Parade 2023Self
2022Steppin' into the HolidayBilly Holiday
2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf
2022LootMario Lopez
2022Made in MexicoSelf
2021Holiday in Santa FeTony Ortega
2021The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoasterHost/Himself
2021HacksMario López
2021Girls5evaMario López
2021Wahl StreetSelf - TV Personality
2021Overserved with Lisa VanderpumpSelf
2021kid 90Self (archive footage)
2020A Recipe for SeductionColonel Sanders
2020Saved by the BellA.C. Slater
2020Feliz NaviDADDavid
2020GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover EventNico
202030 Rock: A One-Time SpecialMario Lopez
2020The New York Times PresentsSelf (archive footage)
2020Too Hot to HandleSelf
2020The Baker and the BeautyMario López
2020Ashley Garcia: Genius in LoveNico
2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf
2019Supersize My Pool
2019The Other TwoMario López
2018The RookieMario López
2018Magnum P.I.Mario Lopez
2018The Adventures of Rocky and BullwinkleMario López (voice)
2017A Very Merry Toy StoreWill DiNova
2017Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?Self
2017SteveSelf
2017Candy CrushHimself - Host
2016This Is UsMario López
2016Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingMario López
2016Grease LiveVince Fontaine
2015RosewoodMario López
2015Celebrity Family FeudSelf
2015The Dog Who Saved SummerZeus
2015PowersMario Lopez
2015Dinner at Tiffani'sSelf
2014Jane the VirginHimself
2014Celebrity Name GameSelf
2014Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate TreasureSea Lion Captain (voice)
2014The Dog Who Saved EasterZeus (voice)
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf
2014HitsExtra Host
2013The StreamPaxton's Dad
2013The Dog Who Saved Christmas VacationZeus (voice)
2013Brooklyn Nine-NineMario Lopez
2013The Smurfs 2Social Smurf (voice)
2013Hollywood Game NightSelf
2013The Chica ShowStitches (voice)
2012Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeSelf - Host
2012Step Up RevolutionMario Lopez (uncredited)
2012Are You There, Chelsea?Mario Lopez
2011Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeSelf - Host
2011The X FactorSelf - Host
2011Honey 2Self
2010The Fran Drescher Show
2010Mario Lopez: Saved By the BabySelf
2010Teenage PaparazzoSelf
2010Hot in ClevelandMario López
2010Get Him to the GreekSelf
2009The Dog Who Saved ChristmasZeus (voice)
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
2009Drop Dead DivaMario López
2008Husband for HireMarco
2007Holiday in HandcuffsDavid Martin
2007Keeping Up with the KardashiansSelf
2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest
2005The Reichen ShowSelf
2005Mind of Mencia
2005The CloserSelf
2005Dancing with the StarsSelf - Contestant
2005The Bad Girl's Guide
2005Aloha Scooby-Doo!Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
2003EveRoberto
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
2003Nip/TuckDr. Mike Hamoui
2003101 Most Shocking Moments in EntertainmentSelf (archive footage)
2003Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
2003America's Next Top ModelSelf - Guest
2003Pauly Shore Is DeadMario Lopez
2002Pet StarSelf - Host
2002The Street KingJuan Vallejo
2002Outta TimeDavid Morales
2002George LopezOfficer Hector Sanchez
2001Playboy Mansion Parties UncensoredSelf
2001A Crack in the FloorLehman
2000Big Brother TroubleCoach
1999EastsideAntonio Lopez
1999PopularPablo
1999Family GuyMario Lopez (voice)
1998WWE Heat
1997Fever LakeSteve
1997Union SquareGuillermo
1997The ViewSelf
1997AbsolutionRyan Murphy
1997USA HighRaphael Banderas
1997Killing Mr. GriffinDave Ruggles
1997Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis StoryGreg Louganis
1996DepravedJessie Mata
1996Pacific BlueBobby Cruz
1994Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las VegasA.C. Slater
1994ExtraHost
1993Saved by the Bell: The New ClassA.C. Slater
1993Saved by the Bell: The College YearsA.C. Slater
1992Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian StyleA.C. Slater
1992Name Your AdventureHost
1989Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1989Saved by the BellA.C. Slater
1988ColorsFelipe's Friend
1987The Last FlingCar Rental Clerk
1986The Deacon Street DeerHector
1985The Golden GirlsMario
1985The Comedy FactoryJohnny Vega
1984a.k.a. PabloTomas Del Gato
1981Simon & Simon
1975People's Choice AwardsSelf - Presenter
1955Miss UniverseSelf - Host
—Christmas at The Starlight
—Eight Days a WeekPeter Lee

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