Mario López
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 10 October 1973 · San Diego, California, USA
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
Production 6
- 2026Christmas at The Starlight · executive producer
- 2025Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas · executive producer
- 2025The Christmas Spark · executive producer
- 2024Get Him Back for Christmas · executive producer
- 2022Steppin' into the Holiday · executive producer
- 2021Holiday in Santa Fe · executive producer
Acting 69
- 2026Christmas at The Starlight
- 2026Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown as Host
- 2025The Christmas Spark as Adrian
- 2025Zootopia 2 as Denny Howlett (voice)
- 2025The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 as Self
- 2025Heads of State as Mario Lopez
- 2024Get Him Back for Christmas as Self
- 2024The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
- 2024The Real Full Monty as Self (uncredited)
- 2024Once Upon a Christmas Wish as Brian
- 202492nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center as Self
- 2023Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story as Self
- 2023The Dream Americano as Self
- 2023Rose Parade 2023 as Self
- 2022Steppin' into the Holiday as Billy Holiday
- 2022Made in Mexico as Self
- 2021Holiday in Santa Fe as Tony Ortega
- 2021The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster as Host/Himself
- 2021kid 90 as Self
- 2020A Recipe for Seduction as Colonel Sanders
- 2020Feliz NaviDAD as David
- 202030 Rock: A One-Time Special as Mario Lopez
- 2019The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self - Guest Host · 7 episodes
- 2018The Rookie as Mario López · 1 episode
- 2017A Very Merry Toy Store as Will DiNova
- 2017Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? as Self
- 2016Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as Mario López
- 2016Grease Live as Vince Fontaine
- 2015The Dog Who Saved Summer as Zeus
- 2014Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
- 2014The Dog Who Saved Easter as Zeus (voice)
- 2014Hits as Extra Host
- 2013The Stream as Paxton's Dad
- 2013The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation as Zeus (voice)
- 2013The Smurfs 2 as Social Smurf (voice)
- 2012Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
- 2012Step Up Revolution as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
- 2011Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
- 2011Honey 2 as Self
- 2010Teenage Paparazzo as Self
- 2010Get Him to the Greek as Self
- 2009The Dog Who Saved Christmas as Zeus (voice)
- 2008Husband for Hire as Marco
- 2007Holiday in Handcuffs as David Martin
- 2005Aloha Scooby-Doo! as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
- 2005Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant · 20 episodes
- 2003101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment as Self (archive footage)
- 2003Pauly Shore Is Dead as Mario Lopez
- 2002The Street King as Juan Vallejo
- 2002Outta Time as David Morales
- 2001Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored as Self
- 2001A Crack in the Floor as Lehman
- 2000Big Brother Trouble as Coach
- 1999Eastside as Antonio Lopez
- 1999Family Guy as Mario Lopez (voice) · 1 episode
- 1997Fever Lake as Steve
- 1997Absolution as Ryan Murphy
- 1997Killing Mr. Griffin as Dave Ruggles
- 1997Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story as Greg Louganis
- 1997The View as Self · 1 episode
- 1996Depraved as Jessie Mata
- 1994Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas as A.C. Slater
- 1993Raw as Self · 1 episode
- 1992Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style as A.C. Slater
- 1989Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
- 1988Colors as Felipe's Friend
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest · 1 episode
- 1987The Last Fling as Car Rental Clerk
- 1986The Deacon Street Deer as Hector