Mark Wahlberg Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Married, Movies, Net Worth, and Career

Mark Wahlberg, a Boston native, transformed from a troubled teen involved in criminal activities to a celebrated actor and producer. Initially gaining fame as a rapper and Calvin Klein model, Wahlberg’s acting breakthrough came with roles in “Boogie Nights” and “The Departed,” earning him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.

Known for his work in action and drama, Wahlberg has also been vocal about social issues, contributing to discussions on equality in Hollywood.

Married with four children, Wahlberg’s journey from adversity to success underscores his resilience and talent, cementing his status as a Hollywood heavyweight with a net worth of $400 million.

Mark Wahlberg Biography

Birth Name	Mark Wahlberg
Age	52 Years old
DOB	June 5, 1971
Birth Place	Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
Weight	In kilograms _94 kg
Height	Hight in Feet-6’0
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Father	Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr.
Mother	Alma Elaine
Children	4 children
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Rhea Durham
Religion	Christian
Net Worth	$400 Million

Early Life

Mark Wahlberg (born June 5, 1971), in Boston, rose from being a troubled youth involved in theft, drug dealing, and violence to fame with the rap group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. He later became a successful actor and model for Calvin Klein. The youngest of nine in a working-class family, he dropped out of high school and was imprisoned for assault at 16, serving 45 days.

Career

Mark Wahlberg first gained significant attention in “The Basketball Diaries”. He rose to fame with his role in “Boogie Nights” (1997), where he played a porn star. He then showcased his versatility in various genres, delivering memorable performances in films like “Three Kings” (1999), “The Perfect Storm” (2000), “Planet of the Apes” (2001), and “The Italian Job” (2003). Wahlberg received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” (2006).

In more recent years, he starred in “Deepwater Horizon” (2016), a drama about the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and “Patriots Day” (2016), which focuses on the Boston Marathon bombing. Wahlberg also appeared in “All the Money in the World” (2017), a biopic about the 1973 kidnapping of John Paul Getty III. Following controversy over his higher pay than co-star Michelle Williams for reshoots, Wahlberg donated his earnings to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund to support equal pay in Hollywood.

After his delivery, his brother Donnie, a member of the band Newcomers, helped him start a music career. In 1990, Mark became Marky Mark and formed Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Their debut album, “Music for People” (1991), co-written and arranged by Donnie, achieved moderate success with hits like “Good Vibrations” and “Wildside.” Marky Mark, known for his shirtless performances, gained fame as a Calvin Klein underwear model. This role brought more attention than his music. Eventually, his “bad boy” image led him to leave the Marky Mark persona behind and shift to acting.

Personal Life

In April 1988, at age 16, Wahlberg committed a hate crime against a Vietnamese-American man, using racial slurs and physically assaulting him with a large stick. That same day, he attacked another Vietnamese-American, Johnny Trinh, punching him in the eye. Wahlberg was arrested, noted for making racist remarks, and charged with attempted murder.

He is married to model Rhea Durham, and they have four children.

Net Worth

Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg is a highly acclaimed American actor known for his versatile acting skills across multiple genres, including comedy, drama, and action. With an estimated net worth of $400 million, he is also one of the wealthiest actors in Hollywood. Wahlberg has appeared in numerous blockbuster movies and has received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as “The Departed,” “Boogie Nights,” and “Lone Survivor.” He is widely regarded as one of the most talented actors of his generation. He has become a household name worldwide.

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