Mario López
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 10, 1973 in San Diego, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1955–2026 (72 Years)
- Total Credits
- 151 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 10, 1973 San Diego, California, USA 151 credits
Biography
Mario López is an American actor born on October 10, 1973, in San Diego, California. He has appeared in numerous television series and films, including Saved by the Bell and its sequel series. López has also hosted several entertainment news magazine shows, including Extra and Access Hollywood, as well as America's Best Dance Crew for MTV. He co-hosted the second season of The X Factor with Khloé Kardashian in 2012, and was the sole host for the third and final season. López has a long history of acting credits, with over 140 known credits to his name.
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Career overview
Mario López is an American actor known for his work in television series, films, and on Broadway. He gained recognition for his portrayal of A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell: The College Years, and the 2020 sequel series. López has appeared in numerous projects since, including television series and films.
López has also had a career as a television host, hosting various entertainment news magazine shows and reality television programs. He has hosted Extra and Access Hollywood, and was the host for America's Best Dance Crew on MTV. López co-hosted the second season of The X Factor with Khloé Kardashian in 2012, and was the sole host for the third and final season.
As an actor, López has accumulated a large number of credits, with over 140 known credits to his name. He has worked in a variety of roles and genres, demonstrating his versatility as a performer. López's career has spanned multiple decades, with a consistent presence in the entertainment industry.
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Frequent co-stars
Mindy Sterling
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Elisa Donovan
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Dean Cain
4 shared titles
Joey Diaz
4 shared titles
Mark-Paul Gosselaar
3 shared titles
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
3 shared titles
Gary Valentine
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AnnaLynne McCord
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Elizabeth Berkley
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Ed Alonzo
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Wonder ManUFC RivalsPresidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
Zootopia 2Heads of StateHollywood DemonsMario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas · Executive ProducerThe Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
Blank SlateThe Real Full MontyOnce Upon a Christmas WishGet Him Back for ChristmasGet Him Back for Christmas · Executive Producer
The Golden Boy · Executive ProducerThe Dream AmericanoUnstuffed: A Build-A-Bear StoryRose Parade 2023
The Jennifer Hudson ShowLootMade in MexicoSteppin' into the HolidaySteppin' into the Holiday · Executive Producer
HacksGirls5evaWahl Streetkid 90Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump
Too Hot to HandleSaved by the BellSaved by the Bell · Executive ProducerThe Baker and the BeautyThe New York Times Presents
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Other TwoSupersize My Pool
The RookieMagnum P.I.The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
SteveCandy CrushA Very Merry Toy StoreKaty Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
This Is UsPopstar: Never Stop Never StoppingGrease Live
Celebrity Family FeudRosewoodPowersDinner at Tiffani'sThe Dog Who Saved Summer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonJane the VirginCelebrity Name GameThe Dog Who Saved EasterHits
Brooklyn Nine-NineHollywood Game NightThe Smurfs 2The Chica ShowThe Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
Step Up RevolutionAre You There, Chelsea?Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
The X FactorHoney 2Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Hot in ClevelandGet Him to the GreekThe Fran Drescher ShowTeenage PaparazzoMario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenDrop Dead DivaThe Dog Who Saved Christmas
Husband for Hire
Keeping Up with the KardashiansHoliday in Handcuffs
The Megan Mullally Show
The CloserDancing with the StarsThe Reichen ShowMind of MenciaAloha Scooby-Doo!
Nip/TuckThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowAmerica's Next Top ModelEve
George LopezPet StarThe Street KingOutta Time
Playboy Mansion Parties UncensoredA Crack in the Floor
Big Brother Trouble
Family GuyPopularEastside
WWE Heat
The ViewUSA HighUnion SquareKilling Mr. GriffinAbsolution
Pacific BlueDepraved
Full Filmography
151 titles- Wonder Man (2026) as Mario Lopez
- UFC Rivals (2026)
- Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown (2026) as Host
- Zootopia 2 (2025) as Denny Howlett (voice)
- Heads of State (2025) as Mario Lopez
- Hollywood Demons (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas (2025) Executive Producer
- The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2025) as Self
- The Christmas Spark (2025) as Adrian
- The Christmas Spark (2025) Executive Producer
- Blank Slate (2024) as Self - Host
- The Real Full Monty (2024) as Self (uncredited)
- Once Upon a Christmas Wish (2024) as Brian
- Get Him Back for Christmas (2024) as Self
- Get Him Back for Christmas (2024) Executive Producer
- 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center (2024) as Self
- The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2024)
- The Golden Boy (2023) Executive Producer
- The Dream Americano (2023) as Self
- Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story (2023) as Self
- Rose Parade 2023 (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Loot (2022) as Mario Lopez
- Made in Mexico (2022) as Self
- Steppin' into the Holiday (2022) as Billy Holiday
- Steppin' into the Holiday (2022) Executive Producer
- Hacks (2021) as Mario López
- Girls5eva (2021) as Mario López
- Wahl Street (2021) as Self - TV Personality
- kid 90 (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump (2021) as Self
- Holiday in Santa Fe (2021) as Tony Ortega
- Holiday in Santa Fe (2021) Executive Producer
- The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster (2021) as Host/Himself
- Too Hot to Handle (2020) as Self
- Saved by the Bell (2020) as A.C. Slater
- Saved by the Bell (2020) Executive Producer
- The Baker and the Beauty (2020) as Mario López
- The New York Times Presents (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love (2020) as Nico
- Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love (2020) Story
- Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love (2020) Creator
- GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event (2020) as Nico
- GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event (2020) Creator
- 30 Rock: A One-Time Special (2020) as Mario Lopez
- Feliz NaviDAD (2020) as David
- A Recipe for Seduction (2020) as Colonel Sanders
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest Host
- The Other Two (2019) as Mario López
- Supersize My Pool (2019)
- The Rookie (2018) as Mario López
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Mario Lopez
- The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2018) as Mario López (voice)
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Candy Crush (2017) as Himself - Host
- A Very Merry Toy Store (2017) as Will DiNova
- Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? (2017) as Self
- This Is Us (2016) as Mario López
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) as Mario López
- Grease Live (2016) as Vince Fontaine
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Rosewood (2015) as Mario López
- Powers (2015) as Mario Lopez
- Dinner at Tiffani's (2015) as Self
- The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015) as Zeus
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Jane the Virgin (2014) as Himself
- Celebrity Name Game (2014) as Self
- The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014) as Zeus (voice)
- Hits (2014) as Extra Host
- Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure (2014) as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Mario Lopez
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- The Smurfs 2 (2013) as Social Smurf (voice)
- The Chica Show (2013) as Stitches (voice)
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (2013) as Zeus (voice)
- The Stream (2013) as Paxton's Dad
- Step Up Revolution (2012) as Mario Lopez (uncredited)
- Are You There, Chelsea? (2012) as Mario Lopez
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (2012) as Self - Host
- The X Factor (2011) as Self - Host
- Honey 2 (2011) as Self
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (2011) as Self - Host
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Mario López
- Get Him to the Greek (2010) as Self
- The Fran Drescher Show (2010)
- Teenage Paparazzo (2010) as Self
- Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby (2010) as Self
- Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby (2010) Producer
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Mario López
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009) as Zeus (voice)
- Husband for Hire (2008) as Marco
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007) as Self
- Holiday in Handcuffs (2007) as David Martin
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- The Closer (2005) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Mind of Mencia (2005)
- Aloha Scooby-Doo! (2005) as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
- The Bad Girl's Guide (2005)
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Dr. Mike Hamoui
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest Host
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- Eve (2003) as Roberto
- Who Wants to Marry My Dad? (2003)
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) as Mario Lopez
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- George Lopez (2002) as Officer Hector Sanchez
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Host
- The Street King (2002) as Juan Vallejo
- Outta Time (2002) as David Morales
- Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (2001) as Self
- A Crack in the Floor (2001) as Lehman
- Big Brother Trouble (2000) as Coach
- Family Guy (1999) as Mario Lopez (voice)
- Popular (1999) as Pablo
- Eastside (1999) as Antonio Lopez
- WWE Heat (1998)
- The View (1997) as Self
- USA High (1997) as Raphael Banderas
- Union Square (1997) as Guillermo
- Killing Mr. Griffin (1997) as Dave Ruggles
- Absolution (1997) as Ryan Murphy
- Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997) as Greg Louganis
- Fever Lake (1997) as Steve
- Pacific Blue (1996) as Bobby Cruz
- Depraved (1996) as Jessie Mata
- Extra (1994) as Host
- Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994) as A.C. Slater
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as A.C. Slater
- Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) as A.C. Slater
- Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992) as A.C. Slater
- Name Your Adventure (1992) as Host
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as A.C. Slater
- Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? (1989) as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
- Colors (1988) as Felipe's Friend
- The Last Fling (1987) as Car Rental Clerk
- The Deacon Street Deer (1986) as Hector
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Mario
- The Comedy Factory (1985) as Johnny Vega
- a.k.a. Pablo (1984) as Tomas Del Gato
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Miss Universe (1955) as Self - Host
- Eight Days a Week as Peter Lee
- Christmas at The Starlight
- Christmas at The Starlight Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mario López best known for?
Mario López is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wonder Man (2026), Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown (2026), Zootopia 2 (2025), Heads of State (2025).
When and where was Mario López born?
Mario López was born on October 10, 1973 in San Diego, California, USA.
How many credits does Mario López have?
Mario López has accumulated over 151 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2026.
What is Mario López's background in cinema and television?
Mario López is an American actor born on October 10, 1973, in San Diego, California. He has appeared in numerous television series and films, including Saved by the Bell and its sequel series. López has also hosted several entertainment news magazine shows, including Extra and Access Hollywood, as well as America's Bes...
Mario López by the numbers
151credits
68films
83TV series
1955–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter — aged about 1
- The Rookie (2018) as Mario López — aged about 44
- Eve (2003) as Roberto — aged about 29
- This Is Us (2016) as Mario López — aged about 42
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Mario Lopez — aged about 39
- USA High (1997) as Raphael Banderas — aged about 23
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