Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, formerly known as Marky Mark, is an American actor, businessman, and former rapper. He was born on June 5, 1971.
Robert Michael Wahlberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts’s Dorchester district. He is the youngest amongst nine children, including singer-actor Donnie and actor Robert.
He went to Boston’s Copley Square High School, which is located on Newbury Street. He had a cocaine and other drug addiction before the age of 13, and he didn’t graduate from high school until June 2013, when he was 42 years old.
He has won numerous awards and been nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Mark Wahlberg’s Parents
His father, Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr. who passed in 2008, was a delivery driver and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mark’s mother, Alma Elaine, formally known as Donnelly, worked as a bank clerk and a nurse’s aide. She died in the year 2001.
Mark’s parents divorced in 1982, forcing Wahlberg split his time between them.
Mark Wahlberg’s Siblings
As mentioned earlier, Mark is the youngest among his siblings. Their names are: Donnie Wahlberg, Paul Wahlberg, Scot Wahlberg, Robert Wahlberg, Jim Wahlberg, Debbie Wahlberg, Arthur Wahlberg, Buddy Wahlberg, and Tracey Wahlberg.
Mark’s Wife and Children
Mark is married to an American model named Rhea Durham. Several prestigious fashion magazines, including French Vogue, Marie Claire, British and American ELLE, have featured her on their covers. Rhea has previously participated in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2000 and 2001.
She was born on July 1, 1978 (age 44 years), in Lakeland, Florida, United States.
Mark and Rhea are blessed with 4 wonderful children.Their names are: Ella Rae Wahlberg, Brendan Joseph Wahlberg, Grace Margaret Wahlberg, Michael Wahlberg.
