Mario López

Mario López

🎂 10th October 1973 (52 yrs) 📍 San Diego, California, USA

Known For

The Deacon Street Deer

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.

Mario López

Movies Featuring Mario López

The Christmas Spark

The Christmas Spark (2025)

as Adrian
Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2 (2025)

as Denny Howlett (voice)
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship (2025)

as Self
Heads of State

Heads of State (2025)

as Mario Lopez
Get Him Back for Christmas

Get Him Back for Christmas (2024)

as Self
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2024)

The Real Full Monty

The Real Full Monty (2024)

as Self (uncredited)
Once Upon a Christmas Wish

Once Upon a Christmas Wish (2024)

as Brian
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center (2024)

as Self
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story

Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story (2023)

as Self
The Dream Americano

The Dream Americano (2023)

as Self
Rose Parade 2023

Rose Parade 2023 (2023)

as Self
Steppin' into the Holiday

Steppin' into the Holiday (2022)

as Billy Holiday
Made in Mexico

Made in Mexico (2022)

as Self
Holiday in Santa Fe

Holiday in Santa Fe (2021)

as Tony Ortega
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster

The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster (2021)

as Host/Himself
kid 90

kid 90 (2021)

as Self (archive footage)
A Recipe for Seduction

A Recipe for Seduction (2020)

as Colonel Sanders
Feliz NaviDAD

Feliz NaviDAD (2020)

as David
30 Rock: A One-Time Special

30 Rock: A One-Time Special (2020)

as Mario Lopez
A Very Merry Toy Store

A Very Merry Toy Store (2017)

as Will DiNova
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?

Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? (2017)

as Self
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)

as Mario López
Grease Live

Grease Live (2016)

as Vince Fontaine
The Dog Who Saved Summer

The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)

as Zeus
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure

Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure (2014)

as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Easter

The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)

as Zeus (voice)
Hits

Hits (2014)

as Extra Host
The Stream

The Stream (2013)

as Paxton's Dad
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation

The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (2013)

as Zeus (voice)
The Smurfs 2

The Smurfs 2 (2013)

as Social Smurf (voice)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (2012)

as Self - Host
Step Up Revolution

Step Up Revolution (2012)

as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (2011)

as Self - Host
Honey 2

Honey 2 (2011)

as Self
Get Him to the Greek

Get Him to the Greek (2010)

as Self
Teenage Paparazzo

Teenage Paparazzo (2010)

as Self
The Dog Who Saved Christmas

The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)

as Zeus (voice)
Husband for Hire

Husband for Hire (2008)

as Marco
Holiday in Handcuffs

Holiday in Handcuffs (2007)

as David Martin
Aloha Scooby-Doo!

Aloha Scooby-Doo! (2005)

as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003)

as Self (archive footage)
Pauly Shore Is Dead

Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)

as Mario Lopez
No Image

The Street King (2002)

as Juan Vallejo
Outta Time

Outta Time (2002)

as David Morales
No Image

Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (2001)

as Self
A Crack in the Floor

A Crack in the Floor (2001)

as Lehman
Big Brother Trouble

Big Brother Trouble (2000)

as Coach
No Image

Eastside (1999)

as Antonio Lopez
Fever Lake

Fever Lake (1997)

as Steve
Absolution

Absolution (1997)

as Ryan Murphy
Killing Mr. Griffin

Killing Mr. Griffin (1997)

as Dave Ruggles
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story

Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997)

as Greg Louganis
Depraved

Depraved (1996)

as Jessie Mata
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas

Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994)

as A.C. Slater
Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style

Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992)

as A.C. Slater
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?

Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? (1989)

as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
Colors

Colors (1988)

as Felipe's Friend
The Last Fling

The Last Fling (1987)

as Car Rental Clerk
The Deacon Street Deer

The Deacon Street Deer (1986)

as Hector