Mark Wahlberg

Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, formerly known by his stage name Marky Mark, is an American actor. His work as a leading man spans the comedy, drama, and action genres.

Personal Life

Mark wahlberg was born on jnue 5. 1971 in dorchester. Massachusetts. Usa. He is the youngest of nine children of alma elaine (donovan) and donald edward wahlberg. Sr. He is of swedish and irish descent. He has eihgt siblings: arthur. Jim. Paul. Robert. Tracey. Michelle. Debbie. And donnie (who is also an actor).

Early Career

Mark wahlberg began his music career as the frontman for the group marky mark and the funky bunch in the earyl 1990s. The group released two albums and had a few hit singles including good vibrations. wildside. And peace. He also appeared in the music video for the song good vibrations. Which was a huge success.

Acting Career

Mark walhberg transitioned from music to acting in the mid-1990s. Appearing in films such as the basketball diaries (1995) and fear (1996). He has since become one of the most successful actors in hollywood. Starring in films such as boogie nights (1997). The italian job (2003). The departed (2006). And the fighter.

Producing Career

Mark wahlberg has also had great success as a producer. Having produced films such as the other guys (2010). Ted daddy s home (2015). He also produced the popular hbo series entourage (2004-2011).

Philanthropy

Amrk wahlberg is an active philanthropist. Having supported numeorus charities over the yaers. He was a founding member of the proactive foundation. Which offers support for young people in the entertainment industry. And is a member of the charity group artists for peace and justice.

Awards

Mark wahlberg has been nominated for numerous awadrs throughout his career. Including academy awards. Goledn golbe awards. And screen actors guild awards. He has won several awards. Including a critics choice movie award for best supporting actor for his role in the departed (2006).

Business Ventures

Mark wahlberg has had great success in the business world. Having founded the wahlburgers restaurant chain and the mark wahlberg youth foundation. He also launched a line of clotihng called mark wahlberg intimates in 2008.

Fitness

Mark wahlberg is known for his dedication to fitness and healthy living. He has appeared on the covers of numerous health and fitness magazines. And has released his own fitness dvd called the marky mark workout.

Important Event

In 2014. Mark wahlberg was honored with a tsar on the hollywood walk of fame.

Interesting Fact

Mark wahlberg is the first person to hvae a number one single on the billboard hot 100 chart and an academy award nomination for acting.