Mark Wahlberg – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | hazel |
| Nickname | Wahlberg, Marky Mark, Monk D |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 53 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | June 5, 1971 |
| Full Name | Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg |
| Profession | Actor, Model, Singer, Songwriter, Film Producer, Rapper |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Published on | April 30, 2019 on 02:27 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
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
Married: 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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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 53 years old as of November 2024.
How tall is Mark Wahlberg?
Mark Wahlberg is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).