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 Americ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Heads of State
2025
as Mario Lopez
The UK Prime Minister and US President have a public rivalry that risks their countries' alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, t...
Get Him Back for Christmas
2024
as Self
Up-and-coming singer songwriter Bella Harlan comes home for Christmas and enlists her high-school songwriting partner Jack Grayton to craft a song to ...
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024
The star-studded tradition continues with THE 92nd ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE. Hosted by Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie along with Montel Willia...
Get Him Back for Christmas
2024
Executive Producer
Up-and-coming singer songwriter Bella Harlan comes home for Christmas and enlists her high-school songwriting partner Jack Grayton to craft a song to ...
The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self (uncredited)
A group of male celebrities strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research in this daring two-hour...
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
2024
as Brian
Mayor Brian Ortega is beloved in the idyllic community of Long Grove. While decorating for Christmas with the residents, Brian discovers his childhood...
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024
as Self
The 92nd annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York kicks off the holiday season with a dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises and...
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
2023
as Self
Tells the story of the famed Build-a-Bear workshop, weaving together stories from when Maxine Clark first conceived the idea, the company’s struggles ...
The Dream Americano
2023
as Self
Fight fans will go inside the training camp and learn about the family and proud Hispanic heart that motivates former unified WBC/WBO junior welterwei...
Rose Parade 2023
2023
as Self
The 134th Rose Parade. Hosted by Mario Lopez and Ana Gasteyer.
Steppin' into the Holiday
2022
as Billy Holiday
Former Broadway star, Billy Holiday, meets Rae, the charismatic owner of a local dance studio. Billy volunteers to help Rae with a dance recital fundr...
Steppin' into the Holiday
2022
Executive Producer
Former Broadway star, Billy Holiday, meets Rae, the charismatic owner of a local dance studio. Billy volunteers to help Rae with a dance recital fundr...
Made in Mexico
2022
as Self
When a down-on-his luck father of three has Hollywood buzzing over his screenplay, it's a matter of time before all his dreams come true. However, his...
Holiday in Santa Fe
2021
as Tony Ortega
Sparks fly when a greeting card executive arrives in Santa Fe to acquire a tight-knit family company that creates ornaments inspired by Mexican Christ...
Holiday in Santa Fe
2021
Executive Producer
Sparks fly when a greeting card executive arrives in Santa Fe to acquire a tight-knit family company that creates ornaments inspired by Mexican Christ...
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
2021
as Host/Himself
An inside look at the creation of Universal Orlando Resort's new Jurassic World VelociCoaster.
kid 90
2021
as Self (archive footage)
As a teenager in the '90s, Soleil Moon Frye carried a video camera everywhere she went. She documented hundreds of hours of footage and then locked it...
A Recipe for Seduction
2020
as Colonel Sanders
As the holidays draw near, a young heiress contends with the affections of a suitor handpicked by her mother. When the handsome chef, Harland Sanders,...
Feliz NaviDAD
2020
as David
David Morales, an Arizona high school principal and single dad, has lost the holiday spirit after also losing his wife a few years ago during the Chri...
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020
as Mario Lopez
In a one-time special event featuring all the beloved characters from the original series, Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy reunite the TGS team to help Ken...
A Very Merry Toy Store
2017
as Will DiNova
Two rival toy shop owners reluctantly join forces when an unscrupulous toy magnate opens a box store in their town.
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?
2017
as Self
In her new YouTube Red Original Movie, the colorful pop icon puts her life on camera 24/7 for four whole days, in her most intimate reveal yet. Join K...
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
as Mario López
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collap...
Grease Live
2016
as Vince Fontaine
After enjoying a holiday romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High, where she must con...
The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015
as Zeus
When Zeus accidentally destroys an important party, he gets sent to obedience school at the worst time! A trio of bumbling burglars is planning a heis...
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
2014
as Sea Lion Captain (voice)
Submarines Olly and Beth join their friend Bobsie, who is convinced he is the great-grandson of the Rainbow “Pie-Rats”, to search for the legendary se...
The Dog Who Saved Easter
2014
as Zeus (voice)
It's Easter and everyone's favorite K-9 is back! The Bannisters are heading out on a family cruise and sending Zeus to doggie day care. Everything is ...
Hits
2014
as Extra Host
A talentless teen will do anything to get on TV's "The Voice." Meanwhile, her father, a municipal worker, creates an uproar when a video of his rants ...
The Stream
2013
as Paxton's Dad
A long time ago... in the summer of 1981, a tragedy of epic proportions (a broken plastic bat) sends five friends on an epic adventure to the mall. Al...
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
2013
as Zeus (voice)
The Bannister family including former K-9 police hero Zeus (voiced by Mario López) is back, and this time they're spending their holidays at a beautif...
The Smurfs 2
2013
as Social Smurf (voice)
The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful...
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2012
as Host
The 29th annual telecast takes guests on a coast-to-coast holiday celebration at the Disneyland Resort in California and the Walt Disney World Resort ...
Finding Zac Efron
2012
as Himself
A mockumentary in which the attendees of an actors' camp embark on a search to find Zac Efron.
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2011
as Self - Host
Award-winning singer Cee Lo Green is one of several stars set to perform in this year’s “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” on ABC.
Honey 2
2011
as Self
After a brush with the law, Maria has returned to her gritty Bronx roots to rebuild her life with nothing but a talent for street dance and a burning ...
Get Him to the Greek
2010
as Self
Pinnacle records has the perfect plan to get their sinking company back on track: a comeback concert in LA featuring Aldous Snow, a fading rockstar wh...
Teenage Paparazzo
2010
as Self
A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
2009
as Zeus (voice)
Zeus, a Labrador Retriever and a former police dog, has lost his bark after his barking ended up blowing off a five-year investigation and his partner...
Husband for Hire
2008
as Marco
A Latina woman must find a suitable Latino man or risk losing her inheritance. In desperation she hires a man from a group of immigrant laborers, but ...
Holiday in Handcuffs
2007
as David Martin
A ne’er-do-well thirty-something attempts to appease her family by kidnapping herself an attractive boyfriend for the family Christmas. Despite unlike...
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
2005
as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
The Mystery Gang goes to Hawaii for the Big Kahuna of Hanahuna Surfing Contest. However, the gang and the locals find the island invaded by the vengef...
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i...
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
as Mario Lopez
Hollywood comedian/actor Pauly Shore loses everything: his house, nobody in Hollywood wants to represent him, he moves back home with his mom and is n...
The Street King
2002
as Juan Vallejo
In life, there's silver, and there's lead, says Rikki Ortega, as he moves to be king of the street in "Ánglio," L.A.'s east side. Older brothers and a...
Outta Time
2002
as David Morales
A handsome and talented college student, David Morales, is devastated when a bum knee causes him to lose his scholarship to the University of San Dieg...
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
2001
as Self
See inside the exclusive Playboy Mansion, with parties attended by all the A-List celebrities
A Crack in the Floor
2001
as Lehman
After witnessing his mother's brutal rape and murder at a young age, Jeremiah Hill turns to a life of seclusion in a small mountain town. Six friends ...
Big Brother Trouble
2000
as Coach
Younger brother Mitch is having all kinds of problems competing with his older brother Sean over a girl that just moved in next door
Eastside
1999
as Antonio Lopez
A young man is transformed from criminal to local hero.
Fever Lake
1997
as Steve
A group of teenagers drives to "Fever Lake" to spend the weekend in a cursed house near the lake despite warnings from the locals.
Absolution
1997
as Ryan Murphy
Decades after a meteorite destroys much of life on Earth, young survivor Ryan Murphy travels to a military base as a new recruit. However, Murphy is r...
Killing Mr. Griffin
1997
as Dave Ruggles
After being humiliated in English class by his teacher Mr. Griffin, High School student Mark Kinney and his friends plot their revenge. The prank goes...
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
1997
as Greg Louganis
Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers.
Depraved
1996
as Jessie Mata
Steamy erotic thriller centering on Opella and Dan, a couple whose sexual fantasies get so wild, Dan wants to put a stop to them. When Opella is disco...
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
1994
as A.C. Slater
In this conclusion of the long running series it finally happens: Kelly and Zack will marry. Zack's parents are against the early commitment and Kelly...
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
1992
as A.C. Slater
Kelly's grandpa invites the whole gang to his little hotel "The Hideaway" in Hawaii for summer vacation. They expect a marvelous time at the beach - w...
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989
as Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
A prime-time special previewing NBC's 1989-90 Saturday morning lineup, hosted by the cast members of NBC's "Saved by the Bell."
Colors
1988
as Felipe's Friend
A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enfor...
The Last Fling
1987
as Car Rental Clerk
A young woman decides to have one more romantic escapade before marrying her dull fiancé.
The Deacon Street Deer
1986
as Hector
Neighborhood children protect a deer that has escaped from cruel carnival owners.
The Christmas Spark
N/A
In A Christmas Spark, Mario Lopez plays a middle-aged litigator who leaves his lucrative career to become a firefighter with other cadets half his age...