Mark Wahlberg Biography


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Mark Wahlberg biography:


Mark Wahlberg quote:

"A lot of people tend to chew up the scenery. I'm a firm believer in less is more, especially on the big screen"

"I never lie. I believe everything I say, so it's not a lie. "

“I would do something similar as past roles if it meant working with a great director. They have so much to offer and I have so much to learn, ... In a perfect world you have the best possible director and talent around you and you get to do something different and challenging.”

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Career Highlights
Non-acting careers: From 1989 until early 1995 he was a rapper under the name Marky Mark where he collaborated with his own group called 'The Funky Bunch' aswell as with numerous others like brother Donnie Wahlberg, One Love Crew and later with Prince Ital Joe. He did modelling for Calvin Klein in 1992 which brought him great popularity for both his pin-up billboard picture and the television ad where he was along side model Kate Moss.
Big break:
Defining characters:Dirk Diggler (Boogie Nights, 1997), Bobby Shatford (The Perfect Storm, 2000), Charlie Croker (The Italian Job, 2003), Bobby Mercer (Four Brothers, 2005), Sergeant Dignam (The Departed, 2006),
Best movies:
Best TV:
Stage credits:
Endorsements:
Other notable appearances/credits: 'Entourage' as Executive Producer. The premise of 'Entourage' is loosely based on Mark's up-coming as a movie star.
Top awards:
BSFC Award for Best Supporting Actor

2006 The Departed
NSFC Award for Best Supporting Actor
2006 The Departed
NBR Award for Best Cast
2006 The Departed

Best International Programme
2007
Entourage
Other: He established a youth foundation in May 2001 called the 'Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation' for the purpose of raising and distributing funds to youth service and enrichment programs.

Mark Wahlberg Relationships
Family:
Romance(s): Reese Witherspoon, China Chow, Jordana Brewster & Rhea Durham
Frequent collaborator(s): George Clooney, John C. Reilly, Charlize Theron, Joaquin Phoenix, Leonardo DiCaprio
Other affiliations:

Fun Facts About Mark Wahlberg
  • He has a third nipple beneath his left breast; which was air brushed out of his Calvin Klein ads and is covered with make-up in some films where he shows his chest.





Mark Wahlberg's Awards & Honors
Year
Award
Category/Recipient(s)
Result
2008
Teen Choice Award
Choice Movie Actor: Drama
for: We Own the Night (2007)
Nominated
2007
Oscar
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
for: The Departed (2006)
Nominated
2007
BAFTA TV Award Best International
for: "Entourage" (2004)
Shared with:
Doug Ellin
Stephen Levinson
Won
2006
Black Reel Award
Best Ensemble
for: Four Brothers (2005)
Shared with:
André Benjamin
Tyrese Gibson
Sofía Vergara
Garrett Hedlund
Terrence Howard
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Taraji P. Henson
Nominated
2001
Blockbuster Entertainment AwardFavorite Supporting Actor - Drama
for: The Perfect Storm (2000)
Nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment AwardFavorite Action Team
for: Three Kings (1999)
Shared with:
George Clooney
Ice Cube
Won
2006BSFC AwardsBest Supporting Actor
for: The Departed (2006)
Won
2005Chlotrudis AwardBest Supporting Actor
for: I Heart Huckabees (2004)
Nominated
2007Emmy Outstanding Comedy Series
for: "Entourage" (2004)
Shared with:
Stephen Levinson (executive producer)
Doug Ellin (executive producer)
Rob Weiss (co-executive producer)
Julian Farino (co-executive producer)
Marc Abrams (co-executive producer)
Michael Benson (co-executive producer)
Denis Biggs (supervising producer)
Brian Burns (producer)
Wayne Carmona (produced by)
Nominated
1998FFCC Award Best Ensemble Cast
for: Boogie Nights (1997)
Shared with:
Don Cheadle
Heather Graham
Luis Guzmán
Philip Baker Hall
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Thomas Jane
Ricky Jay
William H. Macy
Alfred Molina
Julianne Moore
Nicole Ari Parker
John C. Reilly
Burt Reynolds
Robert Ridgely
Melora Walters
Won
2007Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
for: The Departed (2006)
Nominated
2007MTV Movie Award Best Kiss
for: Invincible (2006)
Shared with:
Elizabeth Banks
Nominated
1998MTV Movie AwardBest Dance Sequence
for: Boogie Nights (1997)
Shared with:
"Cast of Boogie Nights"
Nominated
1997MTV Movie AwardBest Villain
for: Fear (1996)
Nominated
2006NBR AwardBest Ensemble
for: The Departed (2006)
Shared with:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Matt Damon
Jack Nicholson
Martin Sheen
Ray Winstone
Vera Farmiga
Alec Baldwin
Anthony Anderson
James Badge Dale
Won
2007NSFC Award Best Supporting Actor
for: The Departed (2006)
Won
2007OFCS Award Best Supporting Actor
for: The Departed (2006)
Nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical
for: I Heart Huckabees (2004)
Nominated
1998Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
for: Boogie Nights (1997)
Nominated
2007Actor (Screen Actors Guild Awards: SAG)Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
for: The Departed (2006)
Shared with:
Anthony Anderson
Alec Baldwin
Matt Damon
Leonardo DiCaprio
Vera Farmiga
Jack Nicholson
Martin Sheen
Ray Winstone
Nominated

Mark Wahlberg's Upcoming Projects
  • The Brazilian Job
  • The Lovely Bones
  • Cocaine Cowboys
  • The Departed sequel and prequel


Mark Wahlberg Links
  • Www.MarkWahlberg.Com