Mario López
Acting
Born October 10, 1973 · 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.
Known for
Filmography
Heads of State
2025 · Mario Lopez
Zootopia 2
2025 · Denny Howlett (voice)
Steppin' into the Holiday
2022 · Billy Holiday
Holiday in Santa Fe
2021 · Tony Ortega
kid 90
2021 · Self (archive footage)
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020 · Mario Lopez
Feliz NaviDAD
2020 · David
A Recipe for Seduction
2020 · Colonel Sanders
A Very Merry Toy Store
2017 · Will DiNova
Grease Live
2016 · Vince Fontaine
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016 · Mario López
The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015 · Zeus
The Dog Who Saved Easter
2014 · Zeus (voice)
Hits
2014 · Extra Host
The Smurfs 2
2013 · Social Smurf (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
2013 · Zeus (voice)
Step Up Revolution
2012 · Mario Lopez (uncredited)
Honey 2
2011 · Self
Teenage Paparazzo
2010 · Self
Get Him to the Greek
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)
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003 · Mario Lopez
A Crack in the Floor
2001 · Lehman
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
1997 · Greg Louganis
Killing Mr. Griffin
1997 · Dave Ruggles
Absolution
1997 · Ryan Murphy
Fever Lake
1997 · Steve
Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
1994 · A.C. Slater
Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
1992 · A.C. Slater
Colors
1988 · Felipe's Friend