The "Saved by the Bell" cast has come a long way since the series premiered 37 years ago. The show, which ran from 1989 to 1993, was a hit with older millennials and younger Gen Xers, and the cast members quickly became household names. Today, the actors have gone on to pursue a variety of careers, some of which have been more successful than others. Here's a look at where the cast members are now, and what they've been up to since leaving Bayside.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zack Morris)
Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who played the preppy high schooler Zack Morris, has had a successful career in both television and film. He has appeared in shows such as "Hyperion Bay", "D.C.", and "NYPD Blue", and has also starred in movies like "Franklin & Bash" and "Pitch". Gosselaar has also reprised his role as Zack Morris in the 2020 reboot of "Saved by the Bell", and has been married to his wife, Catriona McGinn, since 2012. He has two children with McGinn and two others from a previous marriage.
Mario Lopez (A.C. Slater)
Mario Lopez, who played the resident jock A.C. Slater, has also had a successful career in television and film. He has appeared in shows such as "Pacific Blue" and "The Bold and the Beautiful", and has also hosted shows like "Entertainment Tonight" and "America's Best Dance Crew". Lopez has also reprised his role as A.C. Slater in the 2020 reboot of "Saved by the Bell", and has been married to his wife, Courtney Mazza, since 2008. He has three children with Mazza.
Elizabeth Berkley (Jessie Spano)
Elizabeth Berkley, who played the involved student Jessie Spano, has also had a successful career in television and film. She has appeared in shows such as "NYPD Blue", "Titus", and "The L Word", and has also starred in movies like "Showgirls" and "The First Wives Club". Berkley has also returned to the role of Jessie Spano in the 2020 reboot of "Saved by the Bell", and has been married to her husband, Greg Lauren, since 2003. They have one son together.
Lark Voorhies (Lisa Turtle)
Lark Voorhies, who played the popular, well-dressed Lisa Turtle, has also had a successful career in television and film. She has appeared in shows such as "Days of Our Lives" and "The Bold and the Beautiful", and has also starred in movies like "How to Be a Player" and "How High". Voorhies has largely stepped back from acting in the early 2010s, instead devoting her time to writing books. She has also returned to the role of Lisa Turtle in the 2020 reboot of "Saved by the Bell", and dated Mark-Paul Gosselaar while they were starring on the show.
Tiffani Thiessen (Kelly Kapowski)
Tiffani Thiessen, who played the high school hottie Kelly Kapowski, has also had a successful career in television and film. She has appeared in shows such as "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "White Collar", and has also starred in movies like "Ivans Xtc" and "The Ladies Man". Thiessen has also returned to the role of Kelly Kapowski in the 2020 reboot of "Saved by the Bell", and has been married to her husband, Brady Smith, since 2005. They have two children together.
Dustin Diamond (Samuel "Screech" Powers)
Dustin Diamond, who played the geeky Samuel "Screech" Powers, has had a more tumultuous career. He has appeared in independent films and has played himself in movies like "Pauly Shore Is Dead" and "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star". Diamond has also published a tell-all book, "Behind the Bell", which he later claimed was ghostwritten. He ran into legal trouble after a barroom altercation in 2014, and served a short jail sentence. Diamond died from stage 4 lung cancer in 2021, at age 44.
Dennis Haskins (Richard Belding)
Dennis Haskins, who played the educator Richard Belding, has also had a successful career in television and film. He has appeared in shows such as "The West Wing" and "7th Heaven", and has also starred in movies like "A Million Ways to Die in the West" and "Clemency". Haskins has one child with his ex-wife, Sarah Dianne Goins.
The "Saved by the Bell" cast has come a long way since the series premiered 37 years ago, and the actors have gone on to pursue a variety of careers. While some have had more successful careers than others, they have all made a lasting impact on pop culture and have been remembered fondly by fans of the show.
