Manager
Mark is signed to these talent agencies –
- Leverage Management – California
- Endeavor Talent Agency – California
Genre
Rap, party-rap, pop-rap
Instruments
Vocals
Label
Interscope / Atlantic Records
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Mark Wahlberg dated –
- Rachel Hunter (2000) – In 2000, Mark Wahlberg dated New Zealand model, Rachel Hunter for couple of months.
- Frida Andersson (2000) – In 2000, Wahlberg was RUMORed to had fling with Swedish model, Frida Andersson.
- Jordana Brewster (2000-2001) – From 2000 until June 2001, the actors Jordana Brewster and Mark Wahlberg dated each other.
- Rhea Durham (2001-Present) – Mark met American model, Rhea Durham in 2001 outside a Nobu restaurant. They dated for couple of years, before engaging in 2005. During this time, Rhea had already given birth to the couple’s first child, Ella Rae. The duo married on August 1, 2009 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills. The couple have four children – Ella Rae (born – September 2, 2003), Michael Robert (born – March 21, 2006), Brendan Joseph (born – September 16, 2008), and Grace Margaret (born – January 11, 2010).
- Cynthia Kirchner (2002) – In 2002, Wahlberg was RUMORed to had fling with another American model, Cynthia Kirchner.
- Jessica Alba (2003) – In December 2003, Mark was RUMORed to had an encounter with actress Jessica Alba.
Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham at 2014 Golden Globe Awards
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English, Irish, and French Canadian ancestry on his mother’s side, while he is of half Swedish and half Irish descent on his father’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Has 4 tattoos on his body – on upper left arm, upper right arm, ankle, and around neck.
Measurements
Mark Wahlberg’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 46 in or 117 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 16 in or 41 cm
- Waist – 35 in or 89 cm
Shoe Size
He is speculated to be wearing a shoe of size 9.5 (US).
Brand Endorsements
He is a former Calvin Klein Underwear model and appeared in their commercial in 1993.
In 2011, he was announced as the face of Men’s brand PRVCY.
Religion
Roman Catholic
Best Known For
Playing Vincent “Vince” Francis Papale in the 2006 film Invincible, as Sgt. Sean Dignam in the 2006 film The Departed, playing the title role in the 2008 film Max Payne, as Micky Ward in the 2010 film The Fighter.
As Singer
He was the lead singer of the band “Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch”. With his band, he released his first album on July 23, 1991 titled Music for the People. It got certified as Platinum in U.S. and Canada and topped the chart of US Heatseekers.
On September 15, 1992 Mark released another album You Gotta Believe via Interscope Records.
First Film
In 1993, Mark appeared in a television movie The Substitute for his role as Ryan Westerberg. His role is credited as “Marky Mark”.
First TV Show
He has guest appeared in several episodes of HBO’s comedy-drama television series Entourage as himself in 2004, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
He was also the executive producer of this TV series.
Personal Trainer
He does not give preference to intense and hard core ab-workout. He made his six-packs as a result of light ab-workout.
Before starting the shooting of 2013 film “Pain & Gain”, he used to eat mass gainers and consumed 10 meals a day. In this film, he needed to play the role of a bodybuilder and for that he took the help from a personal trainer, Brian Nguyen. Check out his workout routine at Bodybuilding.com.
He can bench press up to 335 pounds.
Mark Wahlberg Favorite Things
- Mark’s Mom’s Favorite Films (out of his films) – Boogie Nights (1997), The Yards (2000)
Mark Wahlberg at 2014 MTV Movie Awards
Mark Wahlberg Facts
- He was the frontman of the band “Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch”.
- He is youngest in his family and have 8 siblings.
- Mark is a distant relative of author Nathaniel Hawthorne on his mom’s side. He is also distantly related to Celine Dion, Halle Berry and Madonna.
- During his youth, he had an encounter with Boston Police Department about 20 to 25 times as he developed an addiction to cocaine.
- He started his career as a rapper and got famous by the name “Marky Mark” in 1991.
- Derek Jeter is a big fan of him.
- Wahlberg owns a Massachusetts based burger joint Wahlburgers.
- Mark was at #1 place in “Hottest Hotties of the 90’s” list by VH1.
- Wahlberg considers the 2002 film “The Truth About Charlie” as his worst film.
- In 2013, along with Sean Combs, Mark released performance water called AQUAhydrate.
- In December 2001, he purchased a $5 million mansion in Beverly Hills for his mother.
- He was born with a third nipple.
- He has a tattoo of Bob Marley on his left upper arm.
- On September 2 2013, Mark lost his older sister Debbie (as she died). She left behind her teenage son. On the very same day, Mark and Rhea welcomed their first child Ella Rae.
- In 1992, Rolling Stone readers voted him the “worst male singer of the year”.
- Wahlberg is good friends with Leonardo DiCaprio.
- He runs a charity called Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation.
- Connect with Mark Wahlberg on Twitter and Facebook.