Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mark Consuelos
Discover the career path of Mark Consuelos, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Mark Consuelos is an American actor and talk show host best known for his roles as Mateo Santos on All My Children and Hiram Lodge on Riverdale. He gained significant recognition for his work in television dramas and is now a co-host on the daytime talk show Live with Kelly and Mark alongside his wife, Kelly Ripa. His career spans across television acting and hosting, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
February 1995: Breakthrough role in All My Children
In February 1995, Mark Consuelos landed his breakthrough role as Mateo Santos on the soap opera All My Children.
2002: Ripa focused on 'Live!'
In 2002, Kelly Ripa wanted to focus more on 'Live!' with Regis and Kelly. Mark Consuelos continued to tape episodes of All My Children with Ripa until then.
2005: Starred in "The Great Raid"
In 2005, Mark Consuelos starred in the feature film "The Great Raid," which debuted in theaters.
2006: Appeared in movies
In 2006, Mark Consuelos appeared in the movies "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" as Steve, and "Wedding Daze". He was also on the Lifetime series Missing, with Vivica A. Fox and had a part in Ugly Betty.
2007: Hosted Reality Dating Shows
In 2007, Mark Consuelos hosted two reality dating shows, Age of Love and Science of Love, both airing on NBC. He also guest-starred on Third Watch, Friends, American Family, Fortune Hunter, SeaQuest and Hope & Faith.
2012: Guest-starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In 2012, Mark Consuelos guest-starred on an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit titled "Justice Denied", playing a prime suspect in a rape case.
2013: Co-starred in Alpha House
In 2013, Mark Consuelos co-starred as Florida Senator Andy Guzman in Amazon's Alpha House, a political comedy.
2014: Filmed second season of Alpha House
During the summer of 2014, Mark Consuelos filmed the second season of Amazon's Alpha House.
2016: Landed role on FOX series Pitch
In 2016, Mark Consuelos landed a role on a new FOX series, Pitch, as Oscar Arguella.
2017: Cast as Hiram Lodge on Riverdale
In 2017, Mark Consuelos was cast in the series regular role of Hiram Lodge on The CW drama Riverdale.
February 16, 2023: Announced as co-host of Live
On February 16, 2023, Mark Consuelos was announced as Ryan Seacrest's successor as co-host of Live.
April 17, 2023: Consuelos becomes regular co-host of Live!
On April 17, 2023, Mark Consuelos became the regular co-host of Live!, and the show was renamed Live! with Kelly and Mark.
