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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.

1995: Left the Suncoast Calendar Men

In 1995, Mark Consuelos left the Suncoast Calendar Men, where he had been a dancer based in Clearwater, Florida. He left when he got the part on 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.