'Saved by the Bell': Where are they now?
By Stephanie Goldberg, CNN
updated 11:55 AM EDT, Thu October 18, 2012
Earlier this year, Lark Voorhies, who played Lisa Turtle on "Saved by the Bell," said she was keeping busy with her new company, Yo Soy Productions. Now, her mom Tricia tells People that the former child star has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, the "How High" actress insists she's just fine.
After reprising his role as Zack Morris on "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" and "Wedding in Las Vegas," Mark-Paul Gosselaar appeared in "NYPD Blue" and "Raising the Bar." In 2009, he appeared on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" as Zack. He currently stars on "Franklin & Bash" and will soon show up on "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23."
After Kelly Kapowski and Zack tied the knot in 1994, Tiffani Thiessen went on to appear in "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Fastlane" and "White Collar," which wrapped its fourth season in September. She recently did a Funny or Die sketch about why she doesn't have time for a "Saved by the Bell" reunion.
After playing A.C. Slater, Mario Lopez appeared in "Pacific Blue" "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Nip/Tuck." He competed on Season 3 of "Dancing with the Stars" and has hosted "America's Best Dance Crew" and "Extra." He's currently in talks to co-host "The X Factor."
We'll never forget the time Jessie Spano turned to caffeine pills to keep up with her schoolwork and extracurricular activities during Season 2. After playing the Bayside overachiever, Elizabeth Berkley appeared in "Showgirls," "Any Given Sunday" and Broadway's "Sly Fox." Her 2011 book "Ask Elizabeth" is touted as a "guide to teen life."
Dustin Diamond played Samuel "Screech" Powers for more than a decade. After starring on "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," Diamond appeared on reality shows like "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Celebrity Boxing 2." The stand-up comedian directed and starred in a 2006 sex tape, "Screeched," and released a book, "Behind the Bell," in 2009.
After playing Principal Belding on "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," Dennis Haskins appeared in several series and TV movies. He most recently showed up on an episode of "Mad Men" as Phil Beachum. He released "Karaoke With Your Favorite Principal Dennis" in 2009.
Leanna Creel played tough girl Tori Scott during season 4. She was with the gang for some very important moments, like helping set up a hotline for teens and the birth of Mr. Belding's son. She has since appeared in 2000's "The Cell" and co-produced 2001's "Get Over It."
Tori Spelling briefly appeared on the series as a nerdy student named Violet who had a crush on Screech. The actress went on to appear in a number of films and series, including "Beverly Hills, 90210." The mom of four and "Craft Wars" host has starred in and produced several Oxygen reality series with husband Dean McDermott.
Lark Voorhies
Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Tiffani Thiessen
Mario Lopez
Elizabeth Berkley
Dustin Diamond
Dennis Haskins
Leanna Creel
Tori Spelling
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