Mario López
October 10, 1973 (52 years old) in 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.
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- 2025 · Zootopia 2 as Denny Howlett (voice)
- 2025 · Heads of State as Mario Lopez
- 2024 · Get Him Back for Christmas as Self
- 2024 · Once Upon a Christmas Wish as Brian
- 2023 · Rose Parade 2023 as Self
- 2021 · Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump as Self
- 2020 · Feliz NaviDAD as David
- 2020 · 30 Rock: A One-Time Special as Mario Lopez
- 2020 · The New York Times Presents as Self (archive footage)
- 2017 · A Very Merry Toy Store as Will DiNova
- 2017 · Candy Crush as Himself - Host
- 2016 · Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as Mario López
- 2016 · Grease Live as Vince Fontaine
- 2015 · Dinner at Tiffani's as Self
- 2014 · Hits as Extra Host
- 2013 · The Chica Show as Stitches (voice)
- 2012 · Are You There, Chelsea? as Mario Lopez
- 2011 · Honey 2 as Self
- 2010 · The Fran Drescher Show as
- 2009 · The Dog Who Saved Christmas as Zeus (voice)
- 2008 · Husband for Hire as Marco
- 2007 · Holiday in Handcuffs as David Martin
- 2005 · Mind of Mencia as
- 2005 · The Bad Girl's Guide as
- 2003 · Who Wants to Marry My Dad? as
- 2003 · Pauly Shore Is Dead as Mario Lopez
- 2001 · A Crack in the Floor as Lehman
- 2000 · Big Brother Trouble as Coach
- 1997 · Absolution as Ryan Murphy
- 1996 · Depraved as Jessie Mata
- 1994 · Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas as A.C. Slater
- 1992 · Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style as A.C. Slater
- 1987 · The Last Fling as Car Rental Clerk
- 1984 · a.k.a. Pablo as Tomas Del Gato
- Future · Eight Days a Week as Peter Lee
- 2025 · The Christmas Spark as Adrian
- 2025 · The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship as Self
- 2024 · The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade as
- 2024 · The Real Full Monty as Self (uncredited)
- 2024 · 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center as Self
- 2024 · Blank Slate as Self - Host
- 2023 · Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story as Self
- 2023 · The Dream Americano as Self
- 2022 · Steppin' into the Holiday as Billy Holiday
- 2022 · The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- 2022 · Loot as Mario Lopez
- 2022 · Made in Mexico as Self
- 2021 · Holiday in Santa Fe as Tony Ortega
- 2021 · The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster as Host/Himself
- 2021 · Hacks as Mario López
- 2021 · Girls5eva as Mario López
- 2021 · Wahl Street as Self - TV Personality (archive footage)
- 2021 · Wahl Street as Self - TV Personality
- 2021 · kid 90 as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · A Recipe for Seduction as Colonel Sanders
- 2020 · Saved by the Bell as A.C. Slater
- 2020 · GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event as Nico
- 2020 · Too Hot to Handle as Self
- 2020 · The Baker and the Beauty as Mario López
- 2020 · Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love as Nico
- 2019 · The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- 2019 · Supersize My Pool as
- 2019 · The Other Two as Mario López
- 2018 · The Rookie as Mario López
- 2018 · Magnum P.I. as Mario Lopez
- 2018 · The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle as Mario López (voice)
- 2017 · Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? as Self
- 2016 · This Is Us as Mario López
- 2015 · Rosewood as Mario López
- 2015 · Celebrity Family Feud as Self
- 2015 · The Dog Who Saved Summer as Zeus
- 2015 · Powers as Mario Lopez
- 2014 · Jane the Virgin as Himself
- 2014 · Celebrity Name Game as Self
- 2014 · Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
- 2014 · The Dog Who Saved Easter as Zeus (voice)
- 2014 · The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- 2013 · The Stream as Paxton's Dad
- 2013 · The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation as Zeus (voice)
- 2013 · Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Mario Lopez
- 2013 · The Smurfs 2 as Social Smurf (voice)
- 2013 · Hollywood Game Night as Self
- 2012 · Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
- 2011 · Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
- 2011 · The X Factor as Self - Host
- 2010 · Hot in Cleveland as Mario López
- 2010 · Get Him to the Greek as Self
- 2010 · Teenage Paparazzo as Self
- 2009 · Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- 2009 · Drop Dead Diva as Mario López
- 2007 · Keeping Up with the Kardashians as Self
- 2006 · The Megan Mullally Show as Self - Guest
- 2005 · The Reichen Show as Self
- 2005 · The Closer as Self
- 2005 · Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant
- 2005 · Aloha Scooby-Doo! as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
- 2003 · Eve as Roberto
- 2003 · The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- 2003 · Nip/Tuck as Dr. Mike Hamoui
- 2003 · 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment as Self (archive footage)
- 2003 · America's Next Top Model as Guest
- 2002 · Pet Star as Self - Host
- 2002 · The Street King as Juan Vallejo
- 2002 · Outta Time as David Morales
- 2002 · George Lopez as Officer Hector Sanchez
- 2001 · Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored as Self
- 1999 · Eastside as Antonio Lopez
- 1999 · Popular as Pablo
- 1999 · Family Guy as Mario Lopez (voice)
- 1998 · WWE Heat as
- 1997 · Fever Lake as Steve
- 1997 · Union Square as Guillermo
- 1997 · The View as Self
- 1997 · Killing Mr. Griffin as Dave Ruggles
- 1997 · Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story as Greg Louganis
- 1996 · Pacific Blue as Bobby Cruz
- 1994 · Extra as Host
- 1993 · Saved by the Bell: The New Class as A.C. Slater
- 1993 · Saved by the Bell: The College Years as A.C. Slater
- 1992 · Name Your Adventure as Host
- 1989 · Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
- 1989 · Saved by the Bell as A.C. Slater
- 1988 · Colors as Felipe's Friend
- 1986 · The Deacon Street Deer as Hector
- 1985 · The Golden Girls as Mario
- 1985 · The Comedy Factory as Johnny Vega
- 1981 · Simon & Simon as
- 1975 · People's Choice Awards as Self - Presenter
- 1955 · Miss Universe as Self - Host