Mario López
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 10, 1973
- Birthplace
- San Diego, California, USA
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
Three Generations, One Christmas 2026
Actor, Executive Producer
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown 2026
as Host
Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas 2025
Executive Producer
The Christmas Spark 2025
as Adrian, Executive Producer
Zootopia 2 2025
as Denny Howlett (voice)
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 2025
as Self
Heads of State 2025
as Mario Lopez
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade 2024
Actor
Get Him Back for Christmas 2024
as Self, Executive Producer
The Real Full Monty 2024
as Self (uncredited)
Once Upon a Christmas Wish 2024
as Brian
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2024
as Self
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story 2023
as Self
The Dream Americano 2023
as Self
Rose Parade 2023 2023
as Self
Steppin' into the Holiday 2022
as Billy Holiday, Executive Producer
Made in Mexico 2022
as Self
Holiday in Santa Fe 2021
as Tony Ortega, Executive Producer
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster 2021
as Host/Himself
kid 90 2021
as Self
A Recipe for Seduction 2020
as Colonel Sanders
Feliz NaviDAD 2020
as David
30 Rock: A One-Time Special 2020
as Mario Lopez
A Very Merry Toy Store 2017
as Will DiNova
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? 2017
as Self
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 2016
as Mario López
Grease Live 2016
as Vince Fontaine
The Dog Who Saved Summer 2015
as Zeus
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure 2014
as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Easter 2014
as Zeus (voice)
Hits 2014
as Extra Host
The Stream 2013
as Paxton's Dad
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation 2013
as Zeus (voice)
The Smurfs 2 2013
as Social Smurf (voice)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade 2012
as Self - Host
Step Up Revolution 2012
as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade 2011
as Self - Host
Honey 2 2011
as Self
Teenage Paparazzo 2010
as Self
Get Him to the Greek 2010
as Self
The Dog Who Saved Christmas 2009
as Zeus (voice)
Husband for Hire 2008
as Marco
Holiday in Handcuffs 2007
as David Martin
Aloha Scooby-Doo! 2005
as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Pauly Shore Is Dead 2003
as Mario Lopez
- The Street King
The Street King 2002
as Juan Vallejo
Outta Time 2002
as David Morales
- Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored 2001
as Self
A Crack in the Floor 2001
as Lehman
Big Brother Trouble 2000
as Coach
- Eastside
Eastside 1999
as Antonio Lopez
Fever Lake 1997
as Steve
Absolution 1997
as Ryan Murphy
Killing Mr. Griffin 1997
as Dave Ruggles
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story 1997
as Greg Louganis
Depraved 1996
as Jessie Mata
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas 1994
as A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style 1992
as A.C. Slater
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? 1989
as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
Colors 1988
as Felipe's Friend
The Last Fling 1987
as Car Rental Clerk
The Deacon Street Deer 1986
as Hector
Credits from TMDB.