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
Cast Credits
Heads of State
Character: Mario Lopez
MOVIE • 2025
Get Him Back for Christmas
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Character:
MOVIE • 2024
The Real Full Monty
Character: Self (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2024
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Character: Brian
MOVIE • 2024
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Blank Slate
Character: Self - Host
TV • 2024
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
The Dream Americano
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Rose Parade 2023
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Steppin' into the Holiday
Character: Billy Holiday
MOVIE • 2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Character: Self
TV • 2022
Made in Mexico
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2022
Holiday in Santa Fe
Character: Tony Ortega
MOVIE • 2021
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Character: Host/Himself
MOVIE • 2021
Hacks
Character: Mario López
TV • 2021
Girls5eva
Character: Mario López
TV • 2021
Wahl Street
Character: Self - TV Personality (archive footage)
TV • 2021
Wahl Street
Character: Self - TV Personality
TV • 2021
kid 90
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2021
Crew
Crew Credits
Get Him Back for Christmas
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2024
The Golden Boy
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2023
Steppin' into the Holiday
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2022
Holiday in Santa Fe
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2021
Saved by the Bell
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Role: Creator
TV • 2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Role: Creator
TV • 2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Role: Story
TV • 2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Role: Creator
TV • 2020
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
Role: Creator
TV • 2020
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Role: Producer
TV • 2010
Mission Merry Christmas
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • TBA