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.
Get Him Back for Christmas
Self
2024
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
The Real Full Monty
Self (uncredited)
2024
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Brian
2024
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Self
2024
Blank Slate
Self - Host · (78 episodes)
2024
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Self
2023
The Dream Americano
Self
2023
Rose Parade 2023
Self
2023
Steppin' into the Holiday
Billy Holiday
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · (3 episodes)
2022
Made in Mexico
Self
2022
Holiday in Santa Fe
Tony Ortega
2021
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Host/Himself
2021
Hacks
Mario López · (1 episode)
2021
Girls5eva
Mario López · (1 episode)
2021
Wahl Street
Self - TV Personality (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2021
Wahl Street
Self - TV Personality · (1 episode)
2021
kid 90
Self (archive footage)
2021
A Recipe for Seduction
Colonel Sanders
2020
Saved by the Bell
A.C. Slater · (20 episodes)
2020
Feliz NaviDAD
David
2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Nico · (1 episode)
2020
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Mario Lopez
2020
The New York Times Presents
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020
Too Hot to Handle
Self · (1 episode)
2020
The Baker and the Beauty
Mario López · (1 episode)
2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Nico · (14 episodes)
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · (4 episodes)
2019
Supersize My Pool
(2 episodes)
2019
The Other Two
Mario López · (1 episode)
2019
The Rookie
Mario López · (1 episode)
2018
Magnum P.I.
(1 episode)
2018
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
Mario López (voice) · (5 episodes)
2018
A Very Merry Toy Store
Will DiNova
2017
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
Self
2017
Candy Crush
Himself - Host · (10 episodes)
2017
This Is Us
Mario López · (2 episodes)
2016
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Mario López
2016
Grease Live
Vince Fontaine
2016
Rosewood
Mario López · (1 episode)
2015
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · (1 episode)
2015
The Dog Who Saved Summer
Zeus
2015
Powers
Mario Lopez · (1 episode)
2015
Jane the Virgin
Himself · (1 episode)
2014
Celebrity Name Game
Self · (3 episodes)
2014
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
Sea Lion Captain (voice)
2014
The Dog Who Saved Easter
Zeus (voice)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(1 episode)
2014
Hits
Extra Host
2014
The Stream
Paxton's Dad
2013
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
Zeus (voice)
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Mario Lopez · (1 episode)
2013
The Smurfs 2
Social Smurf (voice)
2013
Hollywood Game Night
Self · (1 episode)
2013
The Chica Show
Stitches (voice) · (36 episodes)
2013
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Host
2012
Finding Zac Efron
Himself
2012
Are You There, Chelsea?
Mario Lopez · (1 episode)
2012
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2011
The X Factor
Self - Host · (53 episodes)
2011
Honey 2
Self
2011
The Fran Drescher Show
(1 episode)
2010
Hot in Cleveland
Mario López · (1 episode)
2010
Get Him to the Greek
Self
2010
Teenage Paparazzo
Self
2010
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Zeus (voice)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2009
Drop Dead Diva
Mario López · (1 episode)
2009
Husband for Hire
Marco
2008
Holiday in Handcuffs
David Martin
2007
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self · (1 episode)
2007
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2006
The Reichen Show
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Mind of Mencia
(1 episode)
2005
The Closer
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant · (20 episodes)
2005
The Bad Girl's Guide
(1 episode)
2005
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
2005
Eve
Roberto · (1 episode)
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Nip/Tuck
(8 episodes)
2003
Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
(12 episodes)
2003
America's Next Top Model
Guest · (1 episode)
2003
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Mario Lopez
2003
Pet Star
Self - Host · (52 episodes)
2002
The Street King
Juan Vallejo
2002
Outta Time
David Morales
2002
George Lopez
Officer Hector Sanchez · (1 episode)
2002
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
Self
2001
A Crack in the Floor
Lehman
2001
Big Brother Trouble
Coach
2000
Eastside
Antonio Lopez
1999
Popular
(1 episode)
1999
Family Guy
Mario Lopez (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
WWE Heat
(2 episodes)
1998
Fever Lake
Steve
1997
Union Square
Guillermo · (1 episode)
1997
The View
(1 episode)
1997
Absolution
Ryan Murphy
1997
Killing Mr. Griffin
Dave Ruggles
1997
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Greg Louganis
1997
Depraved
Jessie Mata
1996
Pacific Blue
Bobby Cruz · (44 episodes)
1996
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
A.C. Slater
1994
Extra
Host · (2 episodes)
1994
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
A.C. Slater · (2 episodes)
1993
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
A.C. Slater · (19 episodes)
1993
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
A.C. Slater
1992
Name Your Adventure
Host · (1 episode)
1992
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1989
Saved by the Bell
A.C. Slater · (86 episodes)
1989
Colors
Felipe's Friend
1988
The Last Fling
Car Rental Clerk
1987
The Deacon Street Deer
Hector
1986
A Christmas Spark
The Golden Girls
Mario · (1 episode)
1985
The Comedy Factory
Johnny Vega · (1 episode)
1985
a.k.a. Pablo
Tomas Del Gato · (6 episodes)
1984
Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
1981
Eight Days a Week
Peter Lee · (1 episode)
Miss Universe
Host · (2 episodes)
1955