Donnie Wahlberg

Date of Birth: August 17, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Donnie Wahlberg is an American actor, singer, and producer, best known for his role in the boy band New Kids on the Block and for his acting career in both television and film. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Wahlberg first gained fame as a teen idol in the 1980s and early 1990s. He successfully transitioned to acting with notable roles in films like “The Sixth Sense” and the “Saw” series, as well as television series such as “Blue Bloods.” Wahlberg began his entertainment career as one of the founding members of New Kids on the Block, a boy band that achieved massive success with hits like “Hangin’ Tough” and “Step by Step.” Despite the group’s breakup in 1994, they reunited in 2008 and have since continued to tour and release new music. In addition to his music career, Wahlberg has built a solid reputation as an actor. He starred in the critically acclaimed mini-series “Band of Brothers” and has had a long-running role as Detective Danny Reagan in the CBS series “Blue Bloods.” He also produced and starred in the reality TV series “Wahlburgers,” which follows his family’s restaurant business. Wahlberg is married to actress and television personality Jenny McCarthy. Together, they have blended their families, bringing a unique dynamic to their relationship.

5 Interesting Facts about Donnie Wahlberg

1. Donnie Wahlberg is the eighth of nine children in his family.

2. He co-owns the Wahlburgers restaurant chain with his brothers Mark and Paul Wahlberg.

3. Donnie received critical acclaim for his role in “The Sixth Sense,” where he played Vincent Gray.

4. New Kids on the Block has sold over 80 million records worldwide.

5. He produced and starred in the reality TV show “Wahlburgers,” which aired for ten seasons.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Donnie Wahlberg

1. “I don’t think success is a place or a definition, I think it’s a direction.”

2. “Music is something I do. It’s not what I am.”

3. “The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.”

4. “Family is everything. It shapes who you are and what you do.”

5. “Acting is my passion, but music will always be in my heart.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Donnie Wahlberg’s net worth was estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Donnie Wahlberg has two sons, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg and Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg, from his first marriage to Kimberly Fey. He also serves as a stepfather to Evan Joseph Asher, Jenny McCarthy’s son from her previous marriage.