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Mario López

Actor

Mario López

Born October 10, 1973 in San Diego, California, USA44 films

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.

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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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Zootopia 2 posterFirst watchZootopia 220257.7as Denny Howlett (voice)After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns…View film

Essential films

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Step Up Revolution poster6.9Step Up Revolution2012Heads of State poster6.8Heads of State2025Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping poster6.6Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping2016The Smurfs 2 poster5.7The Smurfs 22013Aloha Scooby-Doo! poster7.1Aloha Scooby-Doo!2005Colors poster6.5Colors1988Grease Live poster7.1Grease Live2016Holiday in Handcuffs poster6.3Holiday in Handcuffs2007

Filmography

44 films as actor
  1. 2026Three Generations, One Christmas
  2. 2026Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics ShowdownHost
  3. 2025The Christmas SparkAdrian
  4. 2025Zootopia 2Denny Howlett (voice)
  5. 2025Heads of StateMario Lopez
  6. 2024The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
  7. 2024Once Upon a Christmas WishBrian
  8. 2022Steppin' into the HolidayBilly Holiday
  9. 2021Holiday in Santa FeTony Ortega
  10. 2020A Recipe for SeductionColonel Sanders
  11. 2020Feliz NaviDADDavid
  12. 202030 Rock: A One-Time SpecialMario Lopez
  13. 2017A Very Merry Toy StoreWill DiNova
  14. 2016Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingMario López
  15. 2016Grease LiveVince Fontaine
  16. 2015The Dog Who Saved SummerZeus
  17. 2014Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate TreasureSea Lion Captain (voice)
  18. 2014The Dog Who Saved EasterZeus (voice)
  19. 2014HitsExtra Host
  20. 2013The StreamPaxton's Dad
  21. 2013The Dog Who Saved Christmas VacationZeus (voice)
  22. 2013The Smurfs 2Social Smurf (voice)
  23. 2012Step Up RevolutionMario Lopez (uncredited)
  24. 2009The Dog Who Saved ChristmasZeus (voice)
  25. 2008Husband for HireMarco
  26. 2007Holiday in HandcuffsDavid Martin
  27. 2005Aloha Scooby-Doo!Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
  28. 2003Pauly Shore Is DeadMario Lopez
  29. 2002The Street KingJuan Vallejo
  30. 2002Outta TimeDavid Morales
  31. 2001A Crack in the FloorLehman
  32. 2000Big Brother TroubleCoach
  33. 1999EastsideAntonio Lopez
  34. 1997Fever LakeSteve
  35. 1997AbsolutionRyan Murphy
  36. 1997Killing Mr. GriffinDave Ruggles
  37. 1997Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis StoryGreg Louganis
  38. 1996DepravedJessie Mata
  39. 1994Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las VegasA.C. Slater
  40. 1992Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian StyleA.C. Slater
  41. 1989Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
  42. 1988ColorsFelipe's Friend
  43. 1987The Last FlingCar Rental Clerk
  44. 1986The Deacon Street DeerHector