Mark Wahlberg: American Film Actor
Biography
Full Name: Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg
Date of Birth: June 5, 1971
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Producer, Businessman, Former Rapper
Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Early Life and Education
Born in Dorchester,
a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts.
Youngest of nine children in a working-class Catholic family.
His parents, Alma Elaine and Donald Wahlberg, divorced when he was 11.
Had a troubled youth, including run-ins with the law and drug use.
Attended Copley Square High School in Boston but dropped out at 14.
Later earned his GED
while pursuing his entertainment career.
Family
Married Rhea Durham,
a model, in 2009.
The couple has four children: Ella Rae, Michael, Brendan, and Grace.
Comes from a famous family; brother Donnie Wahlberg is also a successful singer and actor.
Career
Music Career
Rose to fame as rapper “Marky Mark” in the early 1990s.
Released the album Music for the People with hits like “Good Vibrations.”
Known for his image and physique, he became a Calvin Klein underwear model.
Acting Career
Transitioned to acting in the mid-1990s.
Breakthrough role:
Boogie Nights (1997), where he played a porn star.
Starred in major films such as:
The Perfect Storm (2000)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
The Italian Job (2003)
The Departed (2006)
Ted (2012)
Lone Survivor (2013)
Patriots Day (2016)
Father Stu (2022)
Also a successful producer
(Entourage, Boardwalk Empire, Wahlburgers).
Net Worth
As of 2024, Mark Wahlberg's net worth is estimated at over $400 million.
Income sources include acting, producing, and business ventures.
Entrepreneurial ventures include Wahlburgers (burger chain), fitness centers (F45), and tequila brand (Flecha Azul).
Awards and Honours
Academy Award nominee
for Best Supporting Actor – The Departed (2006)
Golden Globe nominee
for The Departed and Entourage
MTV Movie Awards,
Boston Film Critics awards, and more
Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010
