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
The Smurfs 2
(2013)
Social Smurf (voice)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
(2016)
Mario López
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
(2005)
Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
Honey 2
(2011)
Self
Colors
(1988)
Felipe's Friend
Grease Live
(2016)
Vince Fontaine
Get Him to the Greek
(2010)
Self
Holiday in Handcuffs
(2007)
David Martin
kid 90
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
(2009)
Zeus (voice)
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
(1994)
A.C. Slater
A Very Merry Toy Store
(2017)
Will DiNova
Teenage Paparazzo
(2010)
Self
Pauly Shore Is Dead
(2003)
Mario Lopez
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
(2017)
Self
Full Filmography
Acting
The Deacon Street Deer
(1986)
Hector
The Last Fling
(1987)
Car Rental Clerk
Colors
(1988)
Felipe's Friend
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
(1989)
Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
(1992)
A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
(1994)
A.C. Slater
Depraved
(1996)
Jessie Mata
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
(1997)
Greg Louganis
Killing Mr. Griffin
(1997)
Dave Ruggles
Absolution
(1997)
Ryan Murphy
Fever Lake
(1997)
Steve
Eastside
(1999)
Antonio Lopez
Big Brother Trouble
(2000)
Coach
A Crack in the Floor
(2001)
Lehman
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
(2001)
Self
The Street King
(2002)
Juan Vallejo
Outta Time
(2002)
David Morales
Pauly Shore Is Dead
(2003)
Mario Lopez
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
(2005)
Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
Holiday in Handcuffs
(2007)
David Martin
Husband for Hire
(2008)
Marco
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
(2009)
Zeus (voice)
Get Him to the Greek
(2010)
Self
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
(2010)
Zeus (voice)
Teenage Paparazzo
(2010)
Self
Honey 2
(2011)
Self
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
(2011)
Host
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
(2012)
Host
Finding Zac Efron
(2012)
Himself
The Stream
(2013)
Paxton's Dad
The Smurfs 2
(2013)
Social Smurf (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Easter
(2014)
Zeus (voice)
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
(2014)
Sea Lion Captain (voice)
Hits
(2014)
Extra Host
The Dog Who Saved Summer
(2015)
Zeus
Grease Live
(2016)
Vince Fontaine
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
(2016)
Mario López
A Very Merry Toy Store
(2017)
Will DiNova
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
(2017)
Self
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
(2020)
Mario Lopez
Feliz NaviDAD
(2020)
David
A Recipe for Seduction
(2020)
Colonel Sanders
kid 90
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Holiday in Santa Fe
(2021)
Tony Ortega
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
(2021)
Host/Himself
Made in Mexico
(2022)
Self
Steppin' into the Holiday
(2022)
Billy Holiday
Rose Parade 2023
(2023)
Self
The Dream Americano
(2023)
Self
91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
(2023)
Self - Host
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
(2023)
Self
Production