
Mario López
Acting
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.
Known for
2025The Christmas Spark
Adrian
2025Heads of State
Mario Lopez
2025The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship
Self
2025Zootopia 2
Denny Howlett (voice)
2024Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Brian
2024Get Him Back for Christmas
Self
202492nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Self
2024The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024The Real Full Monty
Self (uncredited)
2023The Dream Americano
Self
2023Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Self
2023Rose Parade 2023
Self
2022Made in Mexico
Self
2022Steppin' into the Holiday
Billy Holiday
2021Holiday in Santa Fe
Tony Ortega
2021The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Host/Himself
2021kid 90
Self (archive footage)
202030 Rock: A One-Time Special
Mario Lopez
2020Feliz NaviDAD
David
2020A Recipe for Seduction
Colonel Sanders
2017A Very Merry Toy Store
Will DiNova
2017Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
Self
2016Grease Live
Vince Fontaine
2016Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Mario López