ACTOR
Mario López
Known for Family Guy · Brooklyn Nine-Nine · The Rookie
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…
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- Born
- Oct 10, 1973
- Birthplace
- 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.
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Known For
TV
Family GuyMario Lopez (voice) · 1999
★ 7.4
★ 7.4
TV
Brooklyn Nine-NineMario Lopez · 2013
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
TV
The RookieMario López · 2018
★ 8.5
★ 8.5
MOVIE
Zootopia 2Denny Howlett (voice) · 2025
★ 7.7
★ 7.7
TV
This Is UsMario López · 2016
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
MOVIE
Heads of StateMario Lopez · 2025
★ 6.8
★ 6.8
TV
Keeping Up with the KardashiansSelf · 2007
★ 7.3
★ 7.3
TV
Jane the VirginHimself · 2014
★ 7.9
★ 7.9
Filmography
Movies
The Deacon Street DeerHector
1986
The Last FlingCar Rental Clerk
1987
ColorsFelipe's Friend
1988
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1989
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian StyleA.C. Slater
1992
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las VegasA.C. Slater
1994
DepravedJessie Mata
1996
AbsolutionRyan Murphy
1997
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis StoryGreg Louganis
1997
Fever LakeSteve
1997
Killing Mr. GriffinDave Ruggles
1997E
EastsideAntonio Lopez
1999
Big Brother TroubleCoach
2000
A Crack in the FloorLehman
2001PM
Playboy Mansion Parties UncensoredSelf
2001
Outta TimeDavid Morales
2002TS
The Street KingJuan Vallejo
2002
101 Most Shocking Moments in EntertainmentSelf (archive footage)
2003
Pauly Shore Is DeadMario Lopez
2003
Aloha Scooby-Doo!Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
2005
Holiday in HandcuffsDavid Martin
2007
Husband for HireMarco
2008
The Dog Who Saved ChristmasZeus (voice)
2009
Get Him to the GreekSelf
2010
Teenage PaparazzoSelf
2010
Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeSelf - Host
2011
Honey 2Self
2011
Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeSelf - Host
2012
Step Up RevolutionMario Lopez (uncredited)
2012
The Dog Who Saved Christmas VacationZeus (voice)
2013
The Smurfs 2Social Smurf (voice)
2013
The StreamPaxton's Dad
2013
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate TreasureSea Lion Captain (voice)
2014
HitsExtra Host
2014
The Dog Who Saved EasterZeus (voice)
2014
The Dog Who Saved SummerZeus
2015
Grease LiveVince Fontaine
2016
Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingMario López
2016
A Very Merry Toy StoreWill DiNova
2017
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?Self
2017
30 Rock: A One-Time SpecialMario Lopez
2020
A Recipe for SeductionColonel Sanders
2020
Feliz NaviDADDavid
2020
Holiday in Santa FeTony Ortega
2021Holiday in Santa FeExecutive Producer
2021
kid 90Self
2021
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoasterHost/Himself
2021
Made in MexicoSelf
2022
Steppin' into the HolidayBilly Holiday
2022Steppin' into the HolidayExecutive Producer
2022
Rose Parade 2023Self
2023
The Dream AmericanoSelf
2023
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear StorySelf
2023
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller CenterSelf
2024
Get Him Back for ChristmasSelf
2024Get Him Back for ChristmasExecutive Producer
2024
Once Upon a Christmas WishBrian
2024
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
The Real Full MontySelf (uncredited)
2024
Heads of StateMario Lopez
2025
Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing ChristmasExecutive Producer
2025
The Christmas SparkAdrian
2025The Christmas SparkExecutive Producer
2025
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20Self
2025
Zootopia 2Denny Howlett (voice)
2025
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics ShowdownHost
2026
Three Generations, One Christmas
2026Three Generations, One ChristmasExecutive Producer
2026Television
Miss UniverseSelf - Host · 3 eps
1955
People's Choice AwardsSelf - Presenter · 1 eps
1975
Simon & Simon1 eps
1981AP
a.k.a. PabloTomas Del Gato · 6 eps
1984
The Comedy FactoryJohnny Vega · 1 eps
1985
The Golden GirlsMario · 1 eps
1985
LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest · 1 eps
1988
Saved by the BellA.C. Slater · 86 eps
1989NY
Name Your AdventureHost · 1 eps
1992
RawSelf · 1 eps
1993
Saved by the Bell: The College YearsA.C. Slater · 19 eps
1993
Saved by the Bell: The New ClassA.C. Slater · 2 eps
1993
ExtraHost · 2 eps
1994
Pacific BlueBobby Cruz · 44 eps
1996
The ViewSelf · 1 eps
1997
Union SquareGuillermo · 1 eps
1997
USA HighRaphael Banderas · 2 eps
1997
WWE Heat2 eps
1998
Family GuyMario Lopez (voice) · 1 eps
1999
PopularPablo · 1 eps
1999
George LopezOfficer Hector Sanchez · 1 eps
2002
Pet StarSelf - Host · 52 eps
2002
America's Next Top ModelSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2003
EveRoberto · 1 eps
2003
Nip/TuckDr. Mike Hamoui · 8 eps
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 4 eps
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf - Guest Host · 1 eps
2003WW
Who Wants to Marry My Dad?12 eps
2003
Dancing with the StarsSelf - Contestant · 20 eps
2005
Mind of Mencia1 eps
2005TB
The Bad Girl's Guide1 eps
2005
The CloserSelf · 1 eps
2005TR
The Reichen ShowSelf · 1 eps
2005
The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2006
Keeping Up with the KardashiansSelf · 1 eps
2007
Drop Dead DivaMario López · 1 eps
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest · 2 eps
2009
Hot in ClevelandMario López · 1 eps
2010
Mario Lopez: Saved By the BabySelf · 10 eps
2010Mario Lopez: Saved By the BabyProducer
2010
The Fran Drescher Show1 eps
2010
The X FactorSelf - Host · 53 eps
2011
Are You There, Chelsea?Mario Lopez · 1 eps
2012
Brooklyn Nine-NineMario Lopez · 1 eps
2013
Hollywood Game NightSelf · 1 eps
2013
The Chica ShowStitches (voice) · 36 eps
2013
Celebrity Name GameSelf · 3 eps
2014
Jane the VirginHimself · 1 eps
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf · 1 eps
2014
Celebrity Family FeudSelf · 1 eps
2015
Dinner at Tiffani'sSelf · 1 eps
2015
PowersMario Lopez · 1 eps
2015
RosewoodMario López · 1 eps
2015
This Is UsMario López · 2 eps
2016
Candy CrushHimself - Host · 10 eps
2017
SteveSelf · 1 eps
2017
Magnum P.I.Mario Lopez · 1 eps
2018
The Adventures of Rocky and BullwinkleMario López (voice) · 5 eps
2018
The RookieMario López · 1 eps
2018
Supersize My Pool4 eps
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf · 5 eps
2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf - Guest Host · 2 eps
2019
The Other TwoMario López · 1 eps
2019
Ashley Garcia: Genius in LoveNico · 14 eps
2020Ashley Garcia: Genius in LoveStory
2020Ashley Garcia: Genius in LoveCreator
2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover EventNico · 1 eps
2020GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover EventCreator
2020
Saved by the BellA.C. Slater · 20 eps
2020Saved by the BellExecutive Producer
2020
The Baker and the BeautyMario López · 1 eps
2020
The New York Times PresentsSelf (archive footage) · 1 eps
2020
Too Hot to HandleSelf · 1 eps
2020
Girls5evaMario López · 1 eps
2021
HacksMario López · 1 eps
2021
Overserved with Lisa VanderpumpSelf · 1 eps
2021
Wahl StreetSelf - TV Personality · 1 eps
2021
LootMario Lopez · 1 eps
2022
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf · 3 eps
2022
The Golden BoyExecutive Producer
2023
Blank SlateSelf - Host · 78 eps
2024
Hollywood DemonsSelf (archive footage) · 1 eps
2025
UFC Rivals2 eps
2026
Wonder ManMario Lopez · 1 eps
2026ED
Eight Days a WeekPeter Lee · 1 eps
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