Mario López
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.
Filmography
Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
2026
as Host
The Christmas Spark
2025
as Adrian
Zootopia 2
2025
as Denny Howlett (voice)
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
2025
as Self
Heads of State
2025
as Mario Lopez
Get Him Back for Christmas
2024
as Self
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self (uncredited)
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
2024
as Brian
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024
as Self
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
2023
as Self
The Dream Americano
2023
as Self
Rose Parade 2023
2023
as Self
Steppin' into the Holiday
2022
as Billy Holiday
Made in Mexico
2022
as Self
Holiday in Santa Fe
2021
as Tony Ortega
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
2021
as Host/Himself
kid 90
2021
as Self (archive footage)
A Recipe for Seduction
2020
as Colonel Sanders
Feliz NaviDAD
2020
as David
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020
as Mario Lopez
A Very Merry Toy Store
2017
as Will DiNova
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
2017
as Self
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
as Mario López