Mario López
Acting

Mario López

October 10, 1973 (52 years old) San Diego, California, USA

Also known as: Mario Lopez

Biography

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 Rookie

The Rookie

2018 • TV

Family Guy

Family Guy

1999 • TV

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • TV

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 • TV

The Dog Who Saved Christmas

The Dog Who Saved Christmas

2009 • Movie

The Last Fling

The Last Fling

1987 • Movie

Movie Credits (55)

Acting

2009

The Dog Who Saved Christmas

as Zeus (voice)

1987

The Last Fling

as Car Rental Clerk

1997

Killing Mr. Griffin

as Dave Ruggles

2013

The Smurfs 2

as Social Smurf (voice)

2001

A Crack in the Floor

as Lehman

2016

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

as Mario López

2008

Husband for Hire

as Marco

1988

Colors

as Felipe's Friend

2021

kid 90

as Self (archive footage)

2020

A Recipe for Seduction

as Colonel Sanders

2010

Teenage Paparazzo

as Self

2010

Get Him to the Greek

as Self

2022

Made in Mexico

as Self

2014

Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure

as Sea Lion Captain (voice)

1989

Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?

as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater

1997

Fever Lake

as Steve

2024

Once Upon a Christmas Wish

as Brian

2005

Aloha Scooby-Doo!

as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)

2000

Big Brother Trouble

as Coach

2011

Honey 2

as Self

Crew

2021

Holiday in Santa Fe

Executive Producer

2022

Steppin' into the Holiday

Executive Producer

2024

Get Him Back for Christmas

Executive Producer

2025

Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas

Executive Producer

2025

The Christmas Spark

Executive Producer

TV Credits (57)

Acting

2018

The Rookie

as Mario López

1 episodes

1999

Family Guy

as Mario Lopez (voice)

1 episodes

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

1 episodes

2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

4 episodes

2013

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

as Mario Lopez

1 episodes

2016

This Is Us

as Mario López

2 episodes

2005

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant

20 episodes

2003

Nip/Tuck

as Dr. Mike Hamoui

8 episodes

2014

Jane the Virgin

as Himself

1 episodes

2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self

3 episodes

2007

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

as Self

1 episodes

1985

The Golden Girls

as Mario

1 episodes

2009

Drop Dead Diva

as Mario López

1 episodes

1981

Simon & Simon

1 episodes

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

2 episodes

2015

Rosewood

as Mario López

1 episodes

2005

The Reichen Show

as Self

1 episodes

1989

Saved by the Bell

as A.C. Slater

86 episodes

2015

Celebrity Family Feud

as Self

1 episodes

2003

America's Next Top Model

as Guest

1 episodes

Crew

2010

Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby

Producer

2020

Saved by the Bell

Executive Producer

2023

The Golden Boy

Executive Producer

2020

GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event

Creator

2020

Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love

Creator

2020

Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love

Creator

2020

GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event

Creator

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 10, 1973 (52 years old)
Place of Birth
San Diego, California, USA
Popularity
1.9

Career Stats

55
Movies
57
TV Shows