Mario López

Mario López

Born 1973-10-10 (age 52) San Diego, California, USA
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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.

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Known For

Zootopia 2
Zootopia 2

2025

as Denny Howlett (voice)

Heads of State
Heads of State

2025

as Mario Lopez

The Smurfs 2
The Smurfs 2

2013

as Social Smurf (voice)

Colors
Colors

1988

as Felipe's Friend

Step Up Revolution
Step Up Revolution

2012

as Mario Lopez (uncredited)

Get Him to the Greek
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
kid 90
kid 90

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Aloha Scooby-Doo!
Aloha Scooby-Doo!

2005

as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)

Honey 2
Honey 2

2011

as Self

The Stream
The Stream

2013

as Paxton's Dad

30 Rock: A One-Time Special
30 Rock: A One-Time Special

2020

as Mario Lopez

Grease Live
Grease Live

2016

as Vince Fontaine

Teenage Paparazzo
Teenage Paparazzo

2010

as Self

Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
The Christmas Spark
The Christmas Spark

2025

as Adrian

Pauly Shore Is Dead
Pauly Shore Is Dead

2003

as Mario Lopez

Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas