Cast & creator
Mario López
Best known for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Family Guy
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.
Also known as: Mario Lopez
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film credits
85
television credits
141
1955–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (153)
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
Family Guy
Mario Lopez (voice)
1999
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest Host
2019
The Rookie
Mario López
2018
Raw
Self
1993
The View
Self
1997
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant
2005
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Mario Lopez
2013
This Is Us
Mario López
2016
The Closer
Self
2005
Nip/Tuck
Dr. Mike Hamoui
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self - Guest Host
2003
Magnum P.I.
Mario Lopez
2018
Zootopia 2
Denny Howlett (voice)
2025
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
2007
Jane the Virgin
Himself
2014
Hacks
Mario López
2021
Hot in Cleveland
Mario López
2010
The Golden Girls
Mario
1985
Simon & Simon
1981
America's Next Top Model
Self - Guest
2003
Pacific Blue
Bobby Cruz
1996
Celebrity Family Feud
Self
2015
Drop Dead Diva
Mario López
2009The Reichen Show
Self
2005
Steve
Self
2017
WWE Heat
1998
Rosewood
Mario López
2015
Powers
Mario Lopez
2015
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest
2006
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
A.C. Slater
1993
Loot
Mario Lopez
2022
Too Hot to Handle
Self
2020
Saved by the Bell
A.C. Slater
1989
Miss Universe
Self - Host
1955
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975
Heads of State
Mario Lopez
2025
Girls5eva
Mario López
2021
The Other Two
Mario López
2019
Celebrity Name Game
Self
2014
Eve
Roberto
2003
Popular
Pablo
1999
Hollywood Game Night
Self
2013
Wonder Man
Mario Lopez
2026
Saved by the Bell
A.C. Slater
2020Saved by the Bell
Executive Producer
2020
USA High
Raphael Banderas
1997
George Lopez
Officer Hector Sanchez
2002
Pet Star
Self - Host
2002
The Smurfs 2
Social Smurf (voice)
2013
Extra
Host
1994
The X Factor
Self - Host
2011
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
A.C. Slater
1993
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
Mario López (voice)
2018
The Comedy Factory
Johnny Vega
1985
Wahl Street
Self - TV Personality
2021
Dinner at Tiffani's
Self
2015
The New York Times Presents
Self (archive footage)
2020
Hollywood Demons
Self (archive footage)
2025
The Baker and the Beauty
Mario López
2020
Step Up Revolution
Mario Lopez (uncredited)
2012
Union Square
Guillermo
1997
Mind of Mencia
2005
Are You There, Chelsea?
Mario Lopez
2012
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Mario López
2016
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Nico
2020Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Story
2020Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Creator
2020
Get Him to the Greek
Self
2010
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
2005
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Nico
2020GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Creator
2020
Colors
Felipe's Friend
1988
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Mario Lopez
2003
Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump
Self
2021Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
2003
Blank Slate
Self - Host
2024
UFC Rivals
2026The Bad Girl's Guide
2005
The Chica Show
Stitches (voice)
2013
Teenage Paparazzo
Self
2010a.k.a. Pablo
Tomas Del Gato
1984
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
2025
Honey 2
Self
2011
Grease Live
Vince Fontaine
2016Eight Days a Week
Peter Lee
Three Generations, One Christmas
2026Three Generations, One Christmas
Executive Producer
2026
The Dog Who Saved Summer
Zeus
2015
Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
A.C. Slater
1992
The Real Full Monty
Self (uncredited)
2024
A Crack in the Floor
Lehman
2001
kid 90
Self
2021
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
Zeus (voice)
2013
Feliz NaviDAD
David
2020Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
Self
2001
The Dog Who Saved Easter
Zeus (voice)
2014
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
Self
2017
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
2003
Holiday in Handcuffs
David Martin
2007
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Greg Louganis
1997
The Golden Boy
Executive Producer
2023
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Zeus (voice)
2009
Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
A.C. Slater
1994
Holiday in Santa Fe
Tony Ortega
2021Holiday in Santa Fe
Executive Producer
2021
Steppin' into the Holiday
Billy Holiday
2022Steppin' into the Holiday
Executive Producer
2022
Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas
Executive Producer
2025
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Self
2010Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Producer
2010
The Last Fling
Car Rental Clerk
1987
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Mario Lopez
2020
A Very Merry Toy Store
Will DiNova
2017
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
Candy Crush
Himself - Host
2017
Get Him Back for Christmas
Self
2024Get Him Back for Christmas
Executive Producer
2024
Killing Mr. Griffin
Dave Ruggles
1997
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2012
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1989
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2011
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Self
2023
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Self
2024
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Brian
2024
Big Brother Trouble
Coach
2000
Hits
Extra Host
2014
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
Sea Lion Captain (voice)
2014
A Recipe for Seduction
Colonel Sanders
2020
The Deacon Street Deer
Hector
1986
The Christmas Spark
Adrian
2025The Christmas Spark
Executive Producer
2025
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
Host
2026
Husband for Hire
Marco
2008
Absolution
Ryan Murphy
1997
Fever Lake
Steve
1997
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Host/Himself
2021
Supersize My Pool
2019
Outta Time
David Morales
2002Name Your Adventure
Host
1992
The Dream Americano
Self
2023
The Stream
Paxton's Dad
2013
Depraved
Jessie Mata
1996
Rose Parade 2023
Self
2023
Made in Mexico
Self
2022The Street King
Juan Vallejo
2002Eastside
Antonio Lopez
1999