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.
Acted in 80
2020s
- 2026
Three Generations, One Christmas
Movie
- 2025
The Christmas Spark
Adrian
- 2024
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Movie
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Brian
- 2022
Steppin' into the Holiday
Billy Holiday
- 2021
- 2020
A Recipe for Seduction
Colonel Sanders
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Mario Lopez
The Baker and the Beauty
Mario López · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
Supersize My Pool
TV
- 2018
- 2017
A Very Merry Toy Store
Will DiNova
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
Sea Lion Captain (voice)
Hits
Extra Host
- 2013
The Stream
Paxton's Dad
The Chica Show
Stitches (voice) · 36 episodes
- 2012
- 2010
The Fran Drescher Show
TV
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Husband for Hire
Marco
- 2007
- 2005
Mind of Mencia
TV
- 2003
- 2002
Outta Time
David Morales
- 2001
- 2000
Big Brother Trouble
Coach
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Absolution
Ryan Murphy
Killing Mr. Griffin
Dave Ruggles
- 1996
Depraved
Jessie Mata
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
A.C. Slater
1980s
- 1989
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
The Deacon Street Deer
Hector
- 1985
- 1981
Produced 9
2020s
- 2026
Three Generations, One Christmas
Executive Producer
- 2025
Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas
Executive Producer
The Christmas Spark
Executive Producer
- 2024
Get Him Back for Christmas
Executive Producer
- 2023
- 2022
Steppin' into the Holiday
Executive Producer
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2010
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Producer
Created 2
Wrote 1
2020s
- 2020
Appearances51
2020s
- 2026
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
Host
- 2025
- 2024
Get Him Back for Christmas
Self
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Self
Blank Slate
Self - Host · 78 episodes
- 2023
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Self
The Dream Americano
Self
Rose Parade 2023
Self
- 2022
Made in Mexico
Self
- 2021
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Host/Himself
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
Self
Candy Crush
Himself - Host · 10 episodes
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
- 2011
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
- 2010
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Self · 10 episodes
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2003
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
- 1993
1950s
- 1955
