Mario López
Known for
Mario López is a durable American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. He has been working on screen for more than 40 years. For much of the audience, Mario López is Denny Howlett from 'Zootopia 2', whatever else the credits say. He also turns up in 'The Smurfs 2'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Whatever else appears, comedy runs right through the filmography.
Mario López
22 Movies
36 Series
Mario López is a durable American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. He has been working on screen for more than 40 years. For much of the audience, Mario López is Denny Howlett from 'Zootopia 2', whatever else the credits say. He also turns up in 'The Smurfs 2'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Whatever else appears, comedy runs right through the filmography.
Movies
Plays Denny Howlett (voice)
Zootopia 2
2025
Plays Mario Lopez
Heads of State
2025
Plays Social Smurf (voice)
The Smurfs 2
2013
Plays Felipe's Friend
Colors
1988
Plays Mario López
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
Plays Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)
Aloha Scooby-Doo!
2005
Plays Mario Lopez
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
Plays Vince Fontaine
Grease Live
2016
Plays A.C. Slater
Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style
1992
Plays Lehman
A Crack in the Floor
2001
Plays Greg Louganis
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
1997
Plays Car Rental Clerk
The Last Fling
1987
Plays Steve
Fever Lake
1997
Plays Sea Lion Captain (voice)
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
2014
Plays Zeus (voice)
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
2013
Plays David Morales
Outta Time
2002
Plays Brian
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
2024
Plays Ryan Murphy
Absolution
1997
Plays Jessie Mata
Depraved
1996
Plays Paxton's Dad
The Stream
2013
TV Shows
Plays A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell
1989
Plays Self - Host
Blank Slate
2024
Plays Self - Host
Pet Star
2002
Plays Bobby Cruz
Pacific Blue
1996
Plays Stitches (voice)
The Chica Show
2013
Producer
Plays A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell
2020
Plays A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
Creator
Plays Nico
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
2020
Producer
Plays Self
Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
2010
Plays Dr. Mike Hamoui
Nip/Tuck
2003
Plays Mario López (voice)
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
2018
Plays Self
Celebrity Name Game
2014
Plays A.C. Slater
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993
Plays Mario López
This Is Us
2016
Plays Raphael Banderas
USA High
1997
Plays Mario
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Officer Hector Sanchez
George Lopez
2002
Plays Pablo
Popular
1999
Plays Mario Lopez
Are You There, Chelsea?
2012
Plays Mario López
The Other Two
2019
Plays Guillermo
Union Square
1997
Plays Mario López
Drop Dead Diva
2009
Plays Mario López
Rosewood
2015
Plays Mario Lopez
Powers
2015
Plays Mario Lopez
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Plays Mario López
The Rookie
2018
Plays Mario Lopez (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Mario López
Girls5eva
2021
Plays Mario López
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Creator
Plays Nico
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
2020
Latest Trailers
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The Christmas Spark
Full Filmography
Wonder Man
Mario Lopez · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Zootopia 2
Denny Howlett (voice)
2025
Film
Heads of State
Mario Lopez
2025
Film
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Brian
2024
Film
Blank Slate
Self - Host · 78 episodes
2024–
TV
Rose Parade 2023
Self
2023
Film
Loot
Mario Lopez · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Hacks
Mario López · 1 episode
2021–
TV
Girls5eva
Mario López · 1 episode
2021–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mario López and where are they from?
Mario López is 52 years old, born on October 10, 1973 in San Diego, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mario López?
Mario López is best known for roles in Zootopia 2, The Smurfs 2, Step Up Revolution.
How many movies has Mario López been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Mario López has appeared in 21 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Mario López's first movie?
The career of Mario López began with The Deacon Street Deer (1986).
What is Mario López's most recent movie or series?
Mario López's most recent release is Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown, which premiered on June 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Mario López appeared in?
On television, Mario López has appeared in Family Guy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Rookie, This Is Us.
Mario López
1973-10-10 · San Diego, California, USA
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.