Biography mark markie

American actor (born )

"Marky Mark" redirects here. For the Brazilian musician, see DJ Marky.

For the American television host, see Mark L. Walberg.

Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg (born June 5, ),^[1] formerly known by his stage name Marky Mark,^[2] is an American actor and former rapper.

His work as a leading man spans the comedy, drama, and action genres. He has received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and nine Primetime Emmy Awards.

Wahlberg was born in Boston.

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As a youth, he took part in a number of violent and racially motivated attacks, resulting in a felony conviction. He gained fame as a member of the hip hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch in the s, with whom he released the albums Music for the People () and You Gotta Believe ().

Wahlberg made his screen debut in Renaissance Man () and had his first starring role in Fear (). He received cri