Irizarry got his start in daytime television in 1983 as Brandon/Lujack Luvonaczek Spaulding on Guiding Light.
His character was paired up with Beth Raines (then Judi Evans Luciano) and they were considered a "supercouple."
However, in November 2006, Irizarry joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as the character David Chow, first appearing on January 9, 2007.
David Chow was romantically involved with Carmen Mesta, played by Marisa Ramirez.
Originally contracted for 13 weeks, Irizarry's character proved popular, and his stay on the soap was extended.
On August 17, 2008, a spokesperson for All My Children confirmed that Irizarry would reprise the role of David Hayward.
In December 2012, Irizarry announced on his Facebook page that he would be joining Prospect Park's online reboot of All My Children, scheduled for Spring 2013.