Now: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Since saying goodbye to Zack Morris in 1994, Gosselaar has continued to find success on the silver screen in NYPD Blue, Commander in Chief, and Mixed-ish. In 2020, NBC announced plans to reboot the popular sitcom and Gosselaar signed on to reprise his role as Zack Morris, all grown up. Phillip Faraone - Getty Images
Then: Tiffani Thiessen Tiffani Thiessen began modeling and acting when she was just 8 years oldher first commercial was for Peaches and Cream Barbie but it wasn't until her breakout role as the all-American cheerleader Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell that she became a household name. The actress appeared on the sitcom until its final season and joined the spinoff, Saved by the Bell: The College Years. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Tiffani Thiessen After Saved By the Bell, Thiessen appeared as a regular guest star on the popular teen series, Beverly Hills, 90210. In 1998, she tried her hand at film, appearing in Hollywood Ending, but eventually returned to TV where she landed starring roles in both Fastlane and White Collar. Frazer Harrison - Getty Images
Then: Mario Lopez Mario Lopez already had some success before landing the role of A.C. Slater in Saved by the Bell in 1989. The actor also wrestled in high school, which he brought to his role as Bayside High's star jock. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Mario Lopez Since his days as a teen heartthrob, Lopez has worked as an actor in TV, film, on Broadway, and is currently a cohost on both Extra and Access Hollywood. Amy Sussman - Getty Images
Then: Elizabeth Berkley Elizabeth Berkley was first drawn to show business through dance. In 1988, she appeared in her first movie, Frog, and picked up small parts until her big break as Jessie Spano in Saved by the Bell. She appeared on the show until its fourth and final season, but did not reprise her role for the spinoff. Ron Wolfson - Getty Images
Now: Elizabeth Berkley When her role on the popular sitcom ended, Berkley made the jump to film. In 1995, she landed a role in the film Showgirls and the following year appeared in The First Wives Club, alongside Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Sarah Jessica Parker. The actress has also starred in both CSI: Miami and The L Word, and most recently published a New York Times best-selling book, Ask Elizabeth . Steve Granitz - Getty Images
Then: Lark Voorhies Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Lark Voorhies started acting at 11 years old. Her first major role was in Saved by the Bell as Lisa Marie Turtle. She was on the show until the end of the series, but also appeared on Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, and In the House during her stint on Saved By the Bell. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Lark Voorhies The former cast member hasn't stayed in touch with her costars and recently aired her feelings on The Dr. Oz Show about not being included in the NBC reboot . The actress has also been open about her struggle with mental health and her battle with Bipolar Disorder . Erik Voake - Getty Images
Then: Dustin Diamond Dustin Diamond rose to prominence as Zack Morris's quirky sidekick, Screech, in Saved by the Bell. The actor, who had been involved in the show since its predecessor, Good Morning, Miss Bliss, also appeared in the show's subsequent spinoffs. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Dustin Diamond Since the show ended, Diamond has had a series of personal and professional setbacks. In 2006, he directed and released his own sex tape, featuring himself and two other women, though he later stated that he used a body double for the explicit scenes. A few years later, he released a book Behind the Bell , in which he discusses his time on set. His former castmates were upset at the allegations that they mistreated him and remain estranged from him. And in 2014, Diamond was arrested for stabbing a man in a bar fight, was sent to jail for three months, and placed on parole. Today, the comedian remains out of the spotlight and will not appear in the reboot series. @dustindiamondofficial - Instagram
Then: Dennis Haskins Before he was the goofy principal at Bayside High, Dennis Haskins worked as a music manager and talent agent. He later got into TV with roles on The Twilight Zone and Magnum P.I., but his role as Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell was his most well-known. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Dennis Haskins Saved by the Bell's TV movie was emotional enough without a surprise visit from their mentor, Principal Belding. Yep, Haskins returned for an appearance in the spinoff and reprised his role for a skit on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in 2015. Haskins has steadily appeared in minor roles in both television and film since the show ended. Amanda Edwards - Getty Images
Then: Ed Alonzo Magician Ed Alonzo appeared on the first season of Saved by the Bell as Max, the owner of the gang's hangout, The Max. Although he was a season regular at the start of the show, Alonzo stopped returning in season 2. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Ed Alonzo Alonzo's character was written off of the show after writers realized who was watching. "It became apparent that we were appealing to the teens," creator Peter Engel told Today . "We didnt need that type." Alonzo moved on to roles on sitcoms like Full House and Murphy Brown, and most recently appeared on Modern Family. Michael S. Schwartz - Getty Images
Then: Leanna Creel Leanna Creel joined the cast in the show's final season as newcomer Tori Scott. She later served as a love interest for the main character, Zack Morris. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Leanna Creel Creel continued to work as an actress, while also expanding into working as a photographer and a film producer and director. She currently runs the production company, Creel Studios. Rodin Eckenroth - Getty Images
Then: Leah Remini Who can forget the cast's stint at Malibu Sands Beach Club in season 3? Along with the gang's summer jobs came the opportunity for romance, which is where Leah Remini entered. Appearing as a reoccurring guest star during the special episodes, Remini played Zack's girlfriend, Stacey Carosi. Getty Images
Now: Leah Remini After her spot on Saved by the Bell, Remini landed a starring role in The King of Queens, alongside Kevin James. The show was a huge success and ran from 1998 until 2007. In 2013, Remini left the Church of Scientology and has since been a critic and activist against the religion, appearing in the award winning docu-series, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Most recently, she starred in The Second Act alongside Jennifer Lopez. Jesse Grant - Getty Images
Then: Ernie Sabella Ernie Sabella appeared as a guest star during the show's beach club episodes, where he played Leon Carosi, the father of Zack's aforementioned girlfriend. NBC Universal
Now: Ernie Sabella Sabella is best known for voicing the character Pumbaa in The Lion King. Today, he still appears in projects as the voice of everyone's favorite warthog, most recently in The Lion Guard. Vincent Sandoval - Getty Images
Then: Patrick Muldoon Everyone remembers Jeff: The older man that Kelly Kapowski broke up with Zack Morris for and her manager at The Max. But, unfortunately for Patrick Muldoon, who played the role of Jeff, no one liked Jeff. NBC Universal
Now: Patrick Muldoon Throughout the '90s, Muldoon appeared on popular teen shows, like Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives. He continues to work in both TV and film, most recently appearing in the film My Adventures With Santa. Jason LaVeris - Getty Images
Then: Tori Spelling Before her days on Beverly Hills, 90210, Tori Spelling guest starred on Saved by the Bell as Screech's equally nerdy love interest, Violet. NBC Universal
Now: Tori Spelling After playing Victoria, Spelling rose to fame as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. The actress has since appeared in many TV shows and films, and in 2007 she landed her own reality show with her husband Dean McDermott, called Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. She's also the author of six books. Rodin Eckenroth - Getty Images
Then: Soleil Moon Frye After already gaining acclaim as Penelope on Punky Brewster, the child star guest starred on an episode of Saved by the Bell in its fourth season. Frye played Robin, an ill-intentioned girlfriend of Screech. Getty Images
Now: Soleil Moon Frye After appearing in various teen shows and movies, Frye landed a role on Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 2000 and later voiced a character on Disney's The Proud Family. Currently, she's working with NBC to reboot her famous role on Punky Brewster. Rodin Eckenroth - Getty Images
Then: Essence Atkins The spinoff, Saved by the Bell: The College Years, added some fresh faces to the cast. Essence Atkins appeared in the pilot as Danielle Marks, but was written out of the show early on when Tiffani Thiessen decided to reprise her role as Kelly Kapowski. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Essence Atkins After her departure from The College Years, Atkins continued to steadily work in movies and TV. Most recently, she was on TV in Ambitions and the TV movie Open. Robin L Marshall - Getty Images
Then: Kiersten Warren Kiersten Warren joined Saved by the Bell: The College Years as the female roommate and drama student, Alex Tabor. Before her time on the show, Warren appeared on a series called Life Goes On. Ron Galella - Getty Images
Now: Kiersten Warren Warren has built an impressive resum in both TV and film since. The actress appeared in Independence Day and 13 Going on 30, while also earning returning guest spots on hit shows like Desperate Housewives and Dirty John. Jesse Grant - Getty Images
Then: Anne Tremko Anne Tremko was another one of the new cast members in Saved by the Bell: The College Years. Even though Tiffani Theissen reprised her role of Kelly Kapowski, who eventually married Zack Morris, Tremko's character Leslie began as his love interest in the spinoff. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Anne Tremko Anne Tremko has disappeared from the spotlight since her last role as Susan Ordonez in Judging Amy in 2003. Aside from minor guest roles, Tremko has not regularly appeared on a show since Saved by the Bell: The College Years. Twitter
Then: Bob Golic Bob Golic was a former NFL defensive lineman before taking on the role of the gang's resident advisor, Mike Rogers, a.k.a. the college version of Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell: The College Years. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Bob Golic Golic continues to be in the public eye, working as a broadcaster and touring for speaking engagements. The former NFL star turned actor is also very active on Twitter . @bobgolic - Twitter
Then: Patrick Fabian Patrick Fabian joined the cast as Professor Jeremiah Lasky and a love interest for Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell: The College Years. Fabian had previously appeared on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Murder, She Wrote. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Patrick Fabian Fabian has had numerous well-known minor roles in shows like Desperate Housewives and Hot in Cleveland. However, it wasn't until 2015 that the actor landed his most popular role as Howard Hamlin in Better Call Saul. Jesse Grant - Getty Images
Then: Holland Taylor Dean Susan McMann was the stern mentor of Zack Morris throughout his college years and a memorable character in Saved by the Bell: The College Years. Holland Taylor, who had been acting since 1967, already had some clout on the silver screen after starring in both Beacon Hill and Bosom Buddies. NBC - Getty Images
Now: Holland Taylor Taylor's career took off after her role in Saved by the Bell . The actress carved out a spot for herself in Hollywood with roles in movies like George of the Jungle, Legally Blonde, The Wedding Date, and appearing in the series Two and a Half Men. Allen Berezovsky - Getty Images
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