Mark Wahlberg – Biography, Facts & Life Story

Mark Wahlberg American Actor, Model, Singer, Songwriter, Film Producer, Rapper


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Nickname Wahlberg, Marky Mark, Monk D
Gender Male
Age 52 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth June 5, 1971
Real Name Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg
Profession Actor, Model, Singer, Songwriter, Film Producer, Rapper
Nationality American
Birthplace Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Religion Roman Catholic
Zodiac Sign Gemini

Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Height 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Weight 78 kg (172 lbs)
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color hazel
Hobbies Music, raping, acting

Mark Wahlberg is a ravishing American actor, filmmaker, model, businessman, songwriter and rapper. He is also recognized by his old screen name Marky Mark, from his earlier career as front man for Marky Mark and Funky Bunch group, with whom he released albums You Gotta Believe and Music for the People.

Mark Wahlberg was born in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States on 5th June, 1971. He is the youngest of 9 kids, including famous singer Donnie and actor Robert. His Mom, Alma Elaine, was a nurse’s aide and a bank clerk, and his father named Donald Edmond Wahlberg, was a delivery chauffeur.

Mark’s parents got separated in the year 1982, and after that, he allocated his time amongst them. His Mom is of Irish, French-Canadian and English ancestry whereas his father was of Irish and Swedish descent. Mark had a Roman Catholic background and joined Copley Square High School in Newbury Street, Boston. In his 13 years of age, he had created an addiction to cocaine and other constituents.

From his earlier music career Mark Wahlberg transitioned into acting, with his on-screen debut in Renaissance Man and his featuring role in Fear. Mark Wahlberg received critical acclamation for his enactment as porn actor in Boogie Nights. In 2000s, he offered into mega budget action oriented films, like The Italian Job and Planet of the Apes. In the year 2006, he starred in neo-crime series The Departed, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for the Best Supporting Actor. For the factual sports series The Fighter Mark Wahlberg earned Academy Award nomination as Film Producer for the Best Picture, as well as a nomination for Golden Globe Award for the Best Actor in a Serial. In 2010s, he portrayed successful comic roles with Daddy’s Home, The Other Guys and Ted with its sequel, and emerged as the protagonist in Transformers venture.

Mark Wahlberg also worked as an executive producer of four series aired on HBO: the period crime drama Boardwalk Empire, the comedy-drama Entourage, Ballers and comedy-dramas How to Make It in America. He is co-founder of Wahlburgers series and co-actors in reality television series about it. On July 29, 2010, Mark Wahlberg also earned a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. He often depicted the role of military personnel, police officers or criminals in his movies. He is also recognized for his alliances with famous Michael Bay, David O. Russell, Sean Anders and Peter Berg.

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Mark Wahlberg Education

Qualification: Received his high school diploma 25 years after dropping out of the Snowden International School in Massachusetts

Mark Wahlberg Career

Profession: Actor, Model, Singer, Songwriter, Film Producer, Rapper

Net Worth: $200 million

Family & Relatives

Father: Donald Edward Wahlberg

Mother: Alma Wahlberg

Brother: Donnie Wahlberg, Paul Wahlberg, Jim Wahlberg, Robert Wahlberg, Arthur Wahlberg, Buddy Wahlberg, Buddy Wahlberg

Sister: Michelle Wahlberg, Debbie Wahlberg, Tracey Wahlberg, Donna Wahlberg

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Rhea Durham

No. of Children: 4

Son: Michael Wahlberg, Brendan Wahlberg

Daughter: Ella Rae Wahlberg, Grace Margaret Wahlberg

Facts You Never Knew About Mark Wahlberg

  • Mark Wahlberg is the younger brother of Donnie Wahlberg, Arthur Wahlberg and Robert Wahlberg.
  • He has named in 50 Most Ravishing People in the World as per one of People magazine.
  • Mark was formerly casted as Linus Caldwell in Ocean’s Eleven though expelled out and the role ultimately went to Matt Damon.
  • He bought a mansion of $5 million in Beverly Hills, California and settled his Mom there.
  • In the late 1980s, His music band, Marky Mark and Funky Bunch, debuted in The Arsenio Hall Show.
  • Mark Wahlberg has a tattoo of famous actor Bob Marley on his left shoulder.
  • He is very close to his Mom Alma McPeck.

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FAQs

Who is Mark Wahlberg?

Mark Wahlberg is an American actor, model, singer, songwriter, film producer, rapper, born on 05 June, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

How old is Mark Wahlberg?

Mark Wahlberg is 52 years old as of March 2024.

How tall is Mark Wahlberg?

Mark Wahlberg is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).

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