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)
Honey 2
(2011)
Self
Colors
(1988)
Felipe's Friend
Get Him to the Greek
(2010)
Self
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
(2005)
Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
(2016)
Mario López
Pauly Shore Is Dead
(2003)
Mario Lopez
Grease Live
(2016)
Vince Fontaine
Teenage Paparazzo
(2010)
Self
kid 90
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Holiday in Handcuffs
(2007)
David Martin
Feliz NaviDAD
(2020)
David
The Stream
(2013)
Paxton's Dad
A Very Merry Toy Store
(2017)
Will DiNova
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
(1994)
A.C. Slater
Outta Time
(2002)
David Morales
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
Killing Mr. Griffin
(1997)
Dave Ruggles
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
(1997)
Greg Louganis
Absolution
(1997)
Ryan Murphy
Fever Lake
(1997)
Steve
Eastside
(1999)
Antonio Lopez
Big Brother Trouble
(2000)
Coach
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
(2001)
Self
A Crack in the Floor
(2001)
Lehman
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
Teenage Paparazzo
(2010)
Self
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
(2010)
Zeus (voice)
Honey 2
(2011)
Self
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
(2011)
Host
Finding Zac Efron
(2012)
Himself
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
(2012)
Host
The Smurfs 2
(2013)
Social Smurf (voice)
The Stream
(2013)
Paxton's Dad
The Dog Who Saved Easter
(2014)
Zeus (voice)
Hits
(2014)
Extra Host
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
(2014)
Sea Lion Captain (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Summer
(2015)
Zeus
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
(2016)
Mario López
Grease Live
(2016)
Vince Fontaine
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
Holiday in Santa Fe
(2021)
Tony Ortega
kid 90
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
(2021)
Host/Himself
Made in Mexico
(2022)
Self
Steppin' into the Holiday
(2022)
Billy Holiday
The Dream Americano
(2023)
Self
91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
(2023)
Self - Host
Rose Parade 2023
(2023)
Self
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
(2023)
Self
Production