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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/mark-wahlberg">Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg</a> was born in Dorchester, a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the youngest of nine siblings, including <a href="/biography/donnie-wahlberg">actor-singer</a> <a href="/biography/donnie-wahlberg">Donnie Wahlberg</a> and <a href="/biography/mark-wahlberg">actor</a> <a href="/biography/mark-wahlberg">Robert Wahlberg</a>. His mother, Alma Elaine, worked as a nurse’s aide and a bank clerk, while his <a href="/biography/donnie-wahlberg">father</a>, <a href="/biography/donnie-wahlberg">Donald E. Wahlberg</a>, was a delivery driver. His parents divorced in 1982, and Mark spent his time living between their homes.</p>
<p>Mark's ancestry is diverse—his father was of Irish and Swedish descent, while his mother had French-Canadian, English, and Irish roots. Through his mother, he is distantly related to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Hawthorne">author</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Hawthorne">Nathaniel Hawthorne</a>. Raised Roman Catholic, Wahlberg attended Copley Square High School in Boston but did not graduate at the time. He later earned his high school diploma in 2013.</p>

<h2><a href="/biography/mark-wahlberg">Marky Mark</a> and Music Career</h2>
<p>In the early 1990s, Wahlberg emerged as a rapper under the stage name "<a href="/biography/mark-wahlberg">Marky Mark</a>." He gained fame as the frontman of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. The group released two albums: <i>Music for the People</i> and <i>You Gotta Believe</i>. Their debut album featured the hit single “Good Vibrations,” which significantly boosted Wahlberg's early career in entertainment.</p>

<h2>Transition to Acting</h2>
<p>Following his music success, Wahlberg transitioned to acting. He garnered attention for his roles in 1990s films such as <i>Boogie Nights</i> and <i>Three Kings</i>. In the 2000s, he expanded his profile with performances in notable films including the biographical disaster drama <i>The Perfect Storm</i>, Tim Burton’s <i>Planet of the Apes</i> (2001), and <a href="/biography/martin-scorsese">Martin Scorsese</a>’s critically acclaimed crime thriller <i>The Departed</i>.</p>

<h2>Notable Film Roles</h2>
<p>Wahlberg has continually showcased his versatility. He starred alongside <a href="/biography/will-ferrell">Will Ferrell</a> in the action-comedy <i>The Other Guys</i> and played a central role in the biographical sports drama <i>The Fighter</i>. His comedic talent was on display in films like <i>Ted</i>, while he took on more intense roles in the war drama <i>Lone Survivor</i>. He also headlined the science fiction action movie <i>Transformers: Age of Extinction</i>, part of the popular <i>Transformers</i> franchise.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>
<p>Mark Wahlberg was previously in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soleil_Moon_Frye">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soleil_Moon_Frye">Soleil Moon Frye</a>. He later began dating <a href="/biography/rhea-durham">model</a> <a href="/biography/rhea-durham">Rhea Durham</a>; the couple married in 2009 in a private ceremony held at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills. Together, they have four children: two daughters and two sons. Wahlberg has spoken publicly about taking his children to visit his childhood home in Boston, helping them appreciate their upbringing and family values.</p>
<p>In a twist of fate, he had been scheduled to be on American Airlines Flight 11, one of the planes involved in the September 11, 2001 attacks, but changed his travel plans the day before.</p>

<h2>Legal Troubles and Redemption</h2>
<p>Wahlberg's early life was marked by legal issues and substance abuse. He began using drugs such as cocaine at age 13. At 15, he was involved in multiple racially motivated incidents, including harassing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> children and assaulting two Vietnamese men. He was charged with attempted murder and ultimately pleaded guilty to felony assault, serving 45 days in prison.</p>
<p>In later years, Wahlberg has expressed regret for those actions and has worked to turn his life around, becoming involved in charitable efforts and promoting positive life choices for at-risk youth.</p>

<h2>Business Ventures and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Beyond acting, Mark Wahlberg is a successful <a href="/biography/mark-wahlberg">businessman</a> and producer. He has co-founded Wahlburgers, a chain of casual dining burger restaurants, and has been involved in television production, notably serving as an executive producer on HBO’s <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entourage_(American_TV_series)">Entourage</a></i> and <i>Boardwalk Empire</i>.</p>
<p>As of recent estimates, Wahlberg’s net worth exceeds $200 million. His financial success reflects his multifaceted career in music, film, television, and business ventures. He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.</p>

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