History of Mark Consuelos in Timeline
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.
March 30, 1971: Mark Consuelos Born
On March 30, 1971, Mark Andrew Consuelos was born. He later became an American actor and talk show host.
1994: Graduation from the University of South Florida
In 1994, Mark Consuelos graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in marketing. He had transferred from the University of Notre Dame.
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.
May 1, 1996: Eloped with Kelly Ripa
On May 1, 1996, Mark Consuelos eloped with Kelly Ripa, his co-star on All My Children.
May 1996: Secret marriage to Kelly Ripa in Las Vegas
In May 1996, Mark Consuelos secretly married Kelly Ripa in Las Vegas. He was living on co-star Winsor Harmon's sofa at the time.
June 2, 1997: Birth of Michael Joseph Consuelos
On June 2, 1997, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa welcomed their first child, Michael Joseph Consuelos.
1997: Soap Opera Award
In 1997, Mark Consuelos won "Hottest Romance" along with Ripa at the Soap Opera Awards.
1998: American Latino Media Arts Award
In 1998, Mark Consuelos won the American Latino Media Arts Award for "Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera."
1999: Won ALMA Award
In 1999, Mark Consuelos won the American Latino Media Arts Award for "Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera."
June 16, 2001: Birth of Lola Grace Consuelos
On June 16, 2001, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa welcomed their second child, Lola Grace Consuelos.
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.
February 24, 2003: Birth of Joaquin Antonio Consuelos
On February 24, 2003, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa welcomed their third child, Joaquin Antonio Consuelos.
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.
October 3, 2008: Officiated Howard Stern's Wedding
On October 3, 2008, Mark Consuelos officiated the marriage ceremony for Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky at Le Cirque restaurant in New York City.
2009: Panelist on Oprah Winfrey Show
In 2009, Mark Consuelos was a panelist on a weekly live episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, along with Ali Wentworth, Oprah Winfrey, and Gayle King. The panel discussed the week's news and highlighted events in the media and on the show.
2010: Attended Cop Out premiere
In 2010, Mark Consuelos attended the Cop Out premiere in New York.
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: Bought townhouse in Manhattan
In 2013, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa bought a townhouse on East 76th Street in Manhattan for $27 million.
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.
2015: Sold SoHo apartment
In 2015, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa sold their Crosby Street apartment in SoHo, Manhattan, for $20 million.
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.
2018: Teen Choice Award
In 2018, Mark Consuelos won the Teen's Choice Award for Choice TV Villain.
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.
2024: Daytime Emmy Award
In 2024, Mark Consuelos won his first Emmy Award, the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for Live with Kelly and Mark, with Kelly Ripa.
