Mario Michael Lopez, Jr. is an American television host and actor who has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is best known for his portrayal of the character A.C. Slater on Saved By The Bell, which he also portrayed as a regular on Saved by the Bell: The College Years. He has appeared in numerous projects since, including the third season of Dancing with the Stars and as a celebrity guest host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine show Extra. He currently hosts America's Best Dance Crew for MTV. Lopez was born in San Diego in 1973 to Mexican... parents, the son of Elvia, a telephone clerk, and Mario Michael Lopez, Sr., who worked for the municipality of National City. He was raised in a large Catholic family with a younger sister Marissa. Lopez was a high school wrestler. In 1987, his freshman year, he took 7th place at the State tournament. He graduated from Chula Vista High School in 1991. Lopez's professional career began in 1984 when he appeared as younger brother Tomás in the short-lived ABC comedy series a.k.a. Pablo. That same year, he was cast as a drummer and dancer on Kids Incorporated.
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| Birthdate: | October 10, 1973 |
| Birthplace: | San Diego, California |
| Age: | 38 |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Education: | Chula Vista High School |
| Religion: | Roman Catholicism |
| Also known as: | Mario Lopez, Mario Lopez, Jr., Mario López |