Mario Lopez, Jr.
Although widely known for his role as the "high school jock" Slater on the popular NBC comedy series
Saved By The Bell, Lopez has developed into one of the fastest rising stars on television and film. He co-produced and starred in the independent film
The Courier where he portrays a college student who takes a courier job to help with tuition and finds himself unwittingly involved in a drug smuggling ring. The film also stars Nancy O'Dell from
Access Hollywood.
Born in San Diego, Lopez's first professional role was the younger brother on the series
a.k.a Pablo. Throughout the years, Lopez has become known to television audiences through his series regular roles on NBC's
Saved By The Bell and USA Network's
Pacific Blue, where he portrayed police officer Bobby Cruz. Lopez also served as host of the syndicated series
Name Your Adventure and portrayed Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis in the telefilm
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story.
His film credits include
Colors,
Depraved and a starring role in the 1999 independent film
Eastside. Lopez can be seen opposite Jon Seda in the upcoming independent film,
Rikki The Pig -- an adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy
Richard III set in the streets of East Los Angeles.
Lopez currently lives in Los Angeles.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Ramirez
March 20, 2006 to
July 18, 2006 [contract];
September 7, 2006 to Present [recurring]
The Bad Girl's Guide"
Ricardo
2005
You Win Live
Host
2004
The Soluna Project
Antonio
2004
Eve
Roberto
2003
America's Most Talented Kid
Host
2003
Will You Marry Me?
Host
2003
King Rikki
Juan Vallejo
2002
Outta Time
David Morales
2002
Popular
Pablo
2001
Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family
Lazaro Chaveco
2001
Resurrection Blvd.
Ramon Perez
2000
Eastside
Antonio Lopez
1999
Pacific Blue
Bobby Cruz
1998-2000
USA High
Raphael Banderas
1998
Union Square
Guillermo
1997
Killing Mr. Griffin
Dave Ruggles
1997
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Greg Louganis
1997
The Journey: Absolution
Ryan Murphy
1997
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
A.C. Slater
1994-1996
Depraved
Jessie Mata
1996
Masters of the Maze
Host
1995
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
A.C. Slater
1994
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
A.C. Slater
1993
Killing Mr. Griffin
Dave Ruggles
1997
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Greg Louganis
1997
The Journey: Absolution
Ryan Murphy
1997
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
A.C. Slater
1994-1996
Depraved
Jessie Mata
1996
Masters of the Maze
Host
1995
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas
A.C. Slater
1994
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
A.C. Slater
1993
Big Boys Don't Cry
1993
Name Your Adventure
Co-host
1993
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
A.C. Slater
1992
Saved by the Bell
Albert Clifford 'A.C.' Slater
1989-1993
Colors
Felipe's Friend
1988
The Golden Girls
Mario Sanchez
1987
The Last Fling
1987
The Deacon Street Deer
Hector
1986
Kids Incorporated
Dancer/Drummer
1984-1986
Simon & Simon
Roberto
1984
Big Brother Trouble
Coach
2000
A Crack in the Floor
Lehman
2000
DATE OF BIRTH: October 10, 1973
PLACE OF BIRTH: San Diego, California
HEIGHT: 5' 11"
MARITAL STATUS: Ali Landry [Apr 24 to May 12, 2004; annulled]
News Archive: Mario Lopez joins B&B cast as Lamas' brother. [Feb 15, 2006]
News Archive: After four months, Lopez and B&B part ways. [Jul 2, 2006]
