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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Teenage Paparazzo
as Self
2010
Holiday in Santa Fe
as Tony Ortega
2021
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
2014
Holiday in Handcuffs
as David Martin
2007
A Crack in the Floor
as Lehman
2001
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
as Zeus (voice)
2009
The Dream Americano
as Self
2023
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
as Host/Himself
2021
Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
as A.C. Slater
1992
Big Brother Trouble
as Coach
2000
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
as Greg Louganis
1997
Killing Mr. Griffin
as Dave Ruggles
1997
Honey 2
as Self
2011
The Dog Who Saved Summer
as Zeus
2015
Absolution
as Ryan Murphy
1997
The Deacon Street Deer
as Hector
1986
The Street King
as Juan Vallejo
2002
Colors
as Felipe's Friend
1988
Husband for Hire
as Marco
2008
Fever Lake
as Steve
1997
TV Appearances
Pacific Blue
as Bobby Cruz
1996
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
as A.C. Slater
1993
The Golden Girls
as Mario
1985
Simon & Simon
1981
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
as A.C. Slater
1993
Mind of Mencia
2005
Nip/Tuck
as Dr. Mike Hamoui
2003
George Lopez
as Officer Hector Sanchez
2002
Popular
as Pablo
1999
Pet Star
as Self - Host
2002
Saved by the Bell
as A.C. Slater
1989
The New York Times Presents
as Self (archive footage)
2020