Quick Facts
Also Known As: Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg
Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Males
Family:Spouse/Ex-: Rhea Durham (m. 2009)
father: Donald Edward Wahlberg
mother: Alma Elaine (née Donnelly)
siblings: Arthur Wahlberg, Debbie Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg, Jim Wahlberg, Michelle Wahlberg, Paul Wahlberg, Robert Wahlberg, Tracey Wahlberg
children: Brendan Joseph, Ella Rae, Grace Margaret, Michael Robert
Born Country: United States
Actors
T V & Movie Producers
Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males
Ancestry: Swedish American, Canadian American, British American, Irish American, French American
City: Boston
U.S. State: Massachusetts
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What movies has Mark Wahlberg starred in?
Mark Wahlberg has starred in movies such as "The Departed," "Ted," "Boogie Nights," "The Fighter," and "Transformers: Age of Extinction."
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Has Mark Wahlberg produced any films?
Yes, Mark Wahlberg has produced films such as "Entourage," "Patriots Day," "Instant Family," "Spenser Confidential," and "Mile 22."
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What is Mark Wahlberg's workout routine?
Mark Wahlberg is known for his intense workout routine, which typically includes weight training, boxing, and high-intensity interval training to stay in shape for his movie roles.
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Does Mark Wahlberg have any businesses?
Yes, Mark Wahlberg is involved in several businesses, including his own sports nutrition supplement line called Performance Inspired, a burger chain called Wahlburgers, and a production company called Unrealistic Ideas.
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Is Mark Wahlberg involved in any philanthropic activities?
Yes, Mark Wahlberg is involved in various philanthropic activities, including his work with the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, which aims to improve the quality of life for inner-city youth.
Childhood & Early Life
He was born as the youngest of nine siblings to Alma Elaine, a bank clerk, and Donald Wahlberg, a delivery driver. His parents divorced when he was 11.
He attended Copley Square High School but dropped out long before graduation. He started doing drugs while he was still very young and became involved in street violence even before he turned 13. His violence increased with time and he brutally attacked a Vietnamese man with a wooden stick when he was 16 and was charged with attempted murder.
He was jailed and as he spent time in state prison at Boston’s Deer Island House of Correction he realized that he was wasting his life. He decided to break free from his criminal past and make a fresh start as a respectable citizen of the society.
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Career
His elder brother Donnie had a successful boy band called New Kids on the Block. Mark was one of the original members but he soon quit to form his own band. He formed the hip hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch along with his friends Scott, Hector, Terry and Anthony.
The group released their debut album ‘Music for the People’ in 1991. The album contained the song ‘Good Vibrations’ which peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was produced by his brother Donnie.
Boosted by the success of their debut, the band quickly released its next album ‘You Gotta Believe’ in 1992. However, this album was not successful and the band broke up.
He made a transition to acting with the 1993 television movie ‘The Substitute’. In 1994, he appeared as Private Tommy Lee Haywood with Danny DeVito in the comedy film ‘Renaissance Man’. He played a villain David McCall in the thriller ‘Fear’ in 1996.
In the 1997 movie ‘Boogie Nights’, he portrayed Eddie Adams, a popular adult film star who rises to fame during the Golden Age of adult films and then falls from glory later on. The film was a big critical as well as commercial hit.
He starred along with Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, and Estella Warren in the 2001 science fiction ‘Planet of the Apes’ which was based on Pierre Boulle’s novel of the same name.
He played the main character in the sports drama ‘Invincible’ in 2006 which was based on the true story of Vince Papale who once played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
He played the supporting role of Sgt. Sean Dignam in the Leonardo DiCaprio starred ‘The Departed’ in 2006. The crime thriller revolves around the story of a mole who is planted within the Massachusetts State Police. The movie won several Academy Awards.
He portrayed Micky Ward, a professional boxer in the biographical sports drama ‘The Fighter’ in 2010. One of the reasons he was chosen to play the character was his real life friendship with the boxer, and the similarities they actually shared.
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He is the co-producer of the HBO period drama series ‘Boardwalk Empire’ which first premiered on September 2010. The award winning show is inspired by the book ‘Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City’ by Nelson Johnson.
Major Works
He was part of the supporting cast of the highly acclaimed crime thriller ‘The Departed’ in which he played the role of a staff sergeant. He won an Academy award nomination for the Best Supporting Actor for this role.
His portrayal of the welterweight boxer Micky Ward in the biographical sports drama ‘The Fighter’ was critically appreciated. He won several awards and accolades for his convincing depiction of the boxer and for bringing the character alive on screen.
Awards & Achievements
He won several awards for his role of Sgt. Sean Dignam in the thriller ‘Departed’ (2006) including the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor and National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He won the African-American Film Critics Association for Best Actor for his portrayal of Micky Ward in ‘The Fighter’ in 2010.
Personal Life & Legacy
He has been in a relationship with model Rhea Durham since 2001 and married her in 2009. The couple has four children.
Facts About Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg has a third nipple, a condition known as polythelia, which is a relatively common genetic occurrence in humans.
He is a licensed pilot and has a passion for flying helicopters.
Mark Wahlberg is a devout Roman Catholic and attends church regularly.
He owns a successful chain of burger restaurants called Wahlburgers, which he co-owns with his brothers.
He is known for his rigorous daily schedule, which includes waking up at 2:am to fit in his workouts before starting his day.
