Donnie Wahlberg Net Worth: Biography, Wiki, Career & Facts

Donnie Wahlberg is a renowned American who is a singer, songwriter, record producer, as well as an actor. He is popularly known as the founder of the boy band ‘New Kids on the Block.’ Wahlberg has, on the other hand, made appearances in different movies like ‘The Sixth Sense,’ ‘Righteous Kill,’ and ‘Dreamcatcher’ in addition to many others.

Quick Biography

Wahlberg, whose birth name is Donald Edmond Wahlberg, was born on the 17^th of August 1969 in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, to his parents Donald Edmond Wahlberg, Sr. and Alma Elaine. His father was a delivery driver while his mother a bank clerk as well as a nurse’s aide. Wahlberg developed an interest in acting while he was still young.

Wahlberg did his schooling at William Monroe Trotter School. Further, Wahlberg did his high school at the Copley High School.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

At 51 years old, Wahlberg features a height of 1.78 m while, on the other hand, he features a weight of around 82 kg. Furthermore, Wahlberg features a light brown hair color as well as a dark brown eye color.

Education, School/College University

Wahlberg did his schooling at William Monroe Trotter School. Further, Wahlberg did his high school at the Copley High School. Other information about his education is not made public.

Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion & Political Views

Wahlberg born in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, to his parents Donald Edmond Wahlberg, Sr. and Alma Elaine. His father was a delivery driver while his mother a bank clerk as well as a nurse’s aide. He was born together with eight siblings, namely; Paul, Robert, Tracey, Michelle, Arthur, Jim, Debbie, and Mark. Wahlberg’s nationality is American, while on the other hand, he possesses a mixed ethnicity of Irish, Swedish, English, French-Canadian, as well as Scottish.

Relationship, Dating, Affair, Girlfriend, Wife, Children

Previously Wahlberg was in a marriage with Kimberly Fey from the 20^th of August 1999 till the 28^th of September 2010. Their union brought forth two children Xavier Alexander Wahlberg and Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg.

Further on, He briefly dated Aubrey O`Day. However, things turned towards Jenny McCarthy later on. The two love birds married on the 31^st of August 2014. They exhibit a happy marriage with no rumors of any extramarital affairs.

Professional Life and Career

Since forming his band New Kids on the Block, they have been able to release a couple of albums while together. Their albums include ‘New Kids on the Block,’ ‘Hangin’ Tough,’ ‘Step by Step,’ ‘Face the Music,’ ‘The Block,’ ‘10’, and ‘Thankful (EP).’ All through his music career, he has been phenomenal as well as the pillar for the band.

Besides his music career, Wahlberg has also made appearances in different movies as well as TV series in his acting career.  In 1996 Wahlberg made an appearance as Big Balls in ‘Bullet.’ Since then, he has appeared in films like ‘Ransom,’‘’ Black Circle Boys’, and ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’ which have had enormous success. Wahlberg has made numerous appearances in different television series as well as movies.

On the other hand, as a producer, Wahlberg has produced several movies as well as Television series. As an actor, he has over 60 credits, whereas as a producer, he has over six credits and as a director four credits.

Other movies he has appeared in include; ‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘Return of the Mac,’ ‘Fuller House,’ ‘Boston’s Finest,’ ‘Massholes,’ ‘Zookeeper,’ ‘Rizzoli & Isles,’ ‘Bunker Hill,’ ‘Runaway,’ ‘Righteous Kill,’ ‘Saw IV,’ ‘The Kill Point,’ ‘Dead Silence,’ ‘Kings of South Beach,’ ‘Annapolis,’ ‘Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing & Charm School,’ ‘Boomtown,’ ‘Dreamcatcher,’ ‘UC: Undercover,’ ‘Triggermen,’ ‘Band of Brothers,’ ‘Big Apple,’ ‘Diamond Men,’ ‘Butter,’ and ‘Body Count’ among many others.

Awards & Nominations

Among Wahlberg’s awards and nomination including two Primetime Emmy Award nominations while on the other hand ACCA Award nominations in addition to People’s Choice Award nominations. All in all, he has garnered a total of 5 nominations to his name.

Donnie Wahlberg Net Worth, Income & Salary In 2020

Out of his career, Wahlberg has been able to amass an estimated net worth of around $25 million as of October 2020.

Rumors and Controversy/Scandal

I was rumored that Wahlberg was gay, but his relationships, as well as marriage, proved otherwise. There are no other rumors, controversies or scandals connected to Wahlberg presently.

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

Donnie Wahlberg Facebook page has around 915k fan likes, and his Twitter account has around 1.5m followers. On Donnie Wahlberg Instagram account, he has around 1.3m followers while on YouTube, Donnie Wahlberg has around 487k subscribers.

Since his childhood, the multi-talented Wahlberg breathed for acting, and he sure nailed it. He is a man to watch for in upcoming movies as well as songs. Through his music with the band as well as his acting career, he continues to command a huge following all over the world.