Person Biography:
Mark Steines is a renowned television journalist, photographer, and actor. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, he began his career as a regional television sports reporter before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a national television personality.
With over 17 years of experience at "Entertainment Tonight," Steines established himself as one of the most trusted and charismatic figures in entertainment news. He hosted the show alongside Mary Hart from 2005 to 2012 and won three Emmy awards for his work.
Steines has also hosted various other television shows, including "Home & Family" on the Hallmark Channel, "2008 Miss America Live!," "Greatest TV Rock 'n' Roll Moments" on VH1, and "Design Star" on HGTV.
As a photographer, Steines has received rave reviews for his portraits and landscapes. He has published two books, "Norbert's Little Lessons For a Big Life" and "See The Light: A Passage To Sierra Leone," which feature his photography and stories about his family and philanthropic efforts.
Steines has also acted in several television shows and films, including "CSI: NY," "The Practice," "Medium," and "Nixon." He has studied comedy at The Groundlings and earned a degree from JoAnne Baron/DW Brown Acting Studio's Meisner Technique training.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Steines is a born fitness enthusiast and has been featured in several fitness magazines. He is also an avid DIY enthusiast and enjoys fixing, remodeling, and restoring things in his free time.
Steines is married to acclaimed children's book author Julie Steines and has three children, Kai, Avery, and Parker Rose, as well as two dogs, Fred and Norbert.
