Mario López

Known for: Acting
Born: October 10, 1973, San Diego, California, USA
Movies: 62

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.

Upcoming Mario López Movies

Three Generations, One Christmas

2026

November 21, 2026

Best-Known Movies

7.7

Zootopia 2

2025

5.7

The Smurfs 2

2013

6.9

Step Up Revolution

2012

6.0

Get Him to the Greek

2010

6.6

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016

6.8

Heads of State

2025

6.5

Colors

1988

7.1

Aloha Scooby-Doo!

2005

6.3

Honey 2

2011

7.1

Grease Live

2016

Filmography

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

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