Mario López
Actor
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
Get Him to the Greek
as Self 2010
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
as Mario López 2016
Zootopia 2
as Denny Howlett (voice) 2025
Heads of State
as Mario Lopez 2025
Colors
as Felipe's Friend 1988
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice) 2005
Honey 2
as Self 2011
Grease Live
as Vince Fontaine 2016
Holiday in Handcuffs
as David Martin 2007
Pauly Shore Is Dead
as Mario Lopez 2003
A Very Merry Toy Store
as Will DiNova 2017
Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style
as A.C. Slater 1992
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
as A.C. Slater 1994
kid 90
as Self (archive footage) 2021
Hits
as Extra Host 2014
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
as Zeus (voice) 2009