About Mark Wahlberg
Meet Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, an American actor, entrepreneur, and former rapper! Born in Boston in 1971, Wahlberg started his career as a rapper under the name "Marky Mark" before transitioning to acting. He's a versatile leading man who has made his mark in comedy, drama, and action genres.
Wahlberg's acting career took off with his screen debut in "Renaissance Man" (1994) and his first starring role in "Fear" (1996). He gained critical acclaim for his performance as porn actor Dirk Diggler in "Boogie Nights" (1997). In the early 2000s, he became a household name with big-budget action movies such as "The Perfect Storm" (2000), "Planet of the Apes" (2001), and "The Italian Job" (2003).
Wahlberg's talent has earned him numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, nine Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. His notable performances include his role as a police officer in the crime drama "The Departed" (2006) and as Micky Ward in the sports drama biopic "The Fighter" (2010), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.
In the 2010s, Wahlberg became a successful comedy actor with hits like "The Other Guys" (2010), "Ted" (2012), "Ted 2" (2015), "Daddy's Home" (2015), and "Daddy's Home 2" (2017). He also starred in two films in the "Transformers" live-action film franchise, "Transformers: Age of Extinction" (2014) and "Transformers: The Last Knight" (2017). In fact, he was the world's highest-paid actor in 2017!
Aside from acting, Wahlberg is also an accomplished entrepreneur and executive producer. He co-owns the Wahlburgers chain and co-starred in the reality TV series about it. He has also served as executive producer for five HBO series, including "Entourage" (2004-2011), "Boardwalk Empire" (2010-2014), "How to Make It in America" (2010-2011), "Ballers" (2015-2019), and "McMillions" (2020).
Wahlberg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010, solidifying his place as a Hollywood icon. From his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame, Wahlberg's story is one of perseverance, talent, and hard work.
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Movie Credits
Mark Wahlberg has appeared in 72 movies.
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TV Credits
Mark Wahlberg has appeared in 28 TV Series.
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