Mario López
Birthdate
October 10, 1973 (51 years old)
Place of Birth
San Diego, California, USA
Known For
Acting
Details
Birthdate
October 10, 1973 (51 years old)
Place of Birth
San Diego, California, USA
Known For
Acting
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.
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.
Mario López's LGBTQ+ Titles
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Greg Louganis
Acting (119)
Eight Days a Week as Peter Lee (1 episode)
2024
Get Him Back for Christmas as Self
2024
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
The Real Full Monty as Self (uncredited)
2024
Once Upon a Christmas Wish as Brian
2024
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024
Blank Slate as Self - Host (78 episodes)
2023
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story as Self
2023
The Dream Americano as Self
2023
Rose Parade 2023 as Self
2022
Steppin' into the Holiday as Billy Holiday
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self (2 episodes)
2022
Made in Mexico as Self
2021
Holiday in Santa Fe as Tony Ortega
2021
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster as Host/Himself
2021
Girls5eva as Mario López (1 episode)
2021
Wahl Street as Self - TV Personality (1 episode)
2021
Wahl Street as Self - TV Personality (archive footage) (1 episode)
2021
kid 90 as Self (archive footage)
2020
A Recipe for Seduction as Colonel Sanders
2020
Saved by the Bell as A.C. Slater (20 episodes)
2020
Feliz NaviDAD as David
2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event as Nico (1 episode)
2020
30 Rock: A One-Time Special as Mario Lopez
2020
The New York Times Presents as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)
2020
Too Hot to Handle as Self (1 episode)
2020
The Baker and the Beauty as Mario López (1 episode)
2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love as Nico (14 episodes)
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self (4 episodes)
2019
Supersize My Pool (2 episodes)
2019
The Other Two as Mario López (1 episode)
2018
The Rookie as Mario López (1 episode)
2018
Magnum P.I. (1 episode)
2018
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle as Mario López (voice) (5 episodes)
2017
A Very Merry Toy Store as Will DiNova
2017
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? as Self
2017
Candy Crush as Himself - Host (10 episodes)
2016
This Is Us as Mario López (2 episodes)
2016
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as Mario López
2016
Grease Live as Vince Fontaine
2015
Rosewood as Mario López (1 episode)
2015
Celebrity Family Feud as Self (1 episode)
2015
The Dog Who Saved Summer as Zeus
2015
Powers as Mario Lopez (1 episode)
2014
Jane the Virgin as Himself (1 episode)
2014
Celebrity Name Game as Self (3 episodes)
2014
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
2014
The Dog Who Saved Easter as Zeus (voice)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1 episode)
2014
Hits as Extra Host
2013
The Stream as Paxton's Dad
2013
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation as Zeus (voice)
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Mario Lopez (1 episode)
2013
The Smurfs 2 as Social Smurf (voice)
2013
Hollywood Game Night as Self (1 episode)
2013
The Chica Show as Stitches (voice) (36 episodes)
2012
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Host
2012
Finding Zac Efron as Himself
2012
Are You There, Chelsea? as Mario Lopez (1 episode)
2011
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self - Host
2011
The X Factor as Self - Host (53 episodes)
2011
Honey 2 as Self
2010
The Fran Drescher Show (1 episode)
2010
Hot in Cleveland as Mario López (1 episode)
2010
Get Him to the Greek as Self
2010
Teenage Paparazzo as Self
2009
The Dog Who Saved Christmas as Zeus (voice)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest (2 episodes)
2009
Drop Dead Diva as Mario López (1 episode)
2008
Husband for Hire as Marco
2007
Holiday in Handcuffs as David Martin
2007
Keeping Up with the Kardashians as Self (1 episode)
2006
The Megan Mullally Show as Self - Guest (1 episode)
2005
The Reichen Show as Self (1 episode)
2005
Mind of Mencia (1 episode)
2005
The Closer as Self (1 episode)
2005
Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant (20 episodes)
2005
The Bad Girl's Guide (1 episode)
2005
Aloha Scooby-Doo! as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
2003
Eve as Roberto (1 episode)
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self (1 episode)
2003
Nip/Tuck (8 episodes)
2003
Who Wants to Marry My Dad? (11 episodes)
2003
America's Next Top Model as Guest (1 episode)
2003
Pauly Shore Is Dead as Mario Lopez
2002
Pet Star as Self - Host (52 episodes)
2002
The Street King as Juan Vallejo
2002
Outta Time as David Morales
2002
George Lopez as Officer Hector Sanchez (1 episode)
2001
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored as Self
2001
A Crack in the Floor as Lehman
2000
Big Brother Trouble as Coach
1999
Eastside as Antonio Lopez
1999
Popular (1 episode)
1999
Family Guy as Mario Lopez (voice) (1 episode)
1998
WWE Heat (2 episodes)
1997
Fever Lake as Steve
1997
Union Square as Guillermo (1 episode)
1997
Absolution as Ryan Murphy
1997
Killing Mr. Griffin as Dave Ruggles
1997
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story as Greg Louganis
1996
Depraved as Jessie Mata
1996
Pacific Blue as Bobby Cruz (44 episodes)
1994
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas as A.C. Slater
1994
Extra as Host (2 episodes)
1993
Saved by the Bell: The New Class as A.C. Slater (2 episodes)
1993
Saved by the Bell: The College Years as A.C. Slater (19 episodes)
1992
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style as A.C. Slater
1992
Name Your Adventure as Host (1 episode)
1989
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1989
Saved by the Bell as A.C. Slater (86 episodes)
1988
Colors as Felipe's Friend
1987
The Last Fling as Car Rental Clerk
1986
The Deacon Street Deer as Hector
1985
The Golden Girls as Mario (1 episode)
1985
Comedy Factory as Johnny Vega (1 episode)
1984
a.k.a. Pablo as Tomas Del Gato (6 episodes)
1981
Simon & Simon (1 episode)
1955
Miss Universe as Host (2 episodes)
Production (6)
2024
Get Him Back for Christmas
• Executive Producer
2023
The Golden Boy (2 episodes)
• Executive Producer (2 episodes)
2022
Steppin' into the Holiday
• Executive Producer
2021
Holiday in Santa Fe
• Executive Producer
2020
Saved by the Bell (10 episodes)
• Executive Producer (10 episodes)
2010
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby (10 episodes)
• Producer (10 episodes)
Creator (2)
2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
• Creator
2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
• Creator
Writing (1)
2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love (1 episode)
• Story (1 episode)
Crew (2)
2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event (4 episodes)
• Creator (4 episodes)
2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love (14 episodes)
• Creator (14 episodes)