Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Donnie Wahlberg
Discover the career path of Donnie Wahlberg, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Donnie Wahlberg is an American singer, actor, and producer, best known as a founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. He has had a successful acting career, starring as Detective Danny Reagan in the TV series Blue Bloods. His film credits include roles in movies such as the Saw franchise, Zookeeper, Dreamcatcher, The Sixth Sense, Righteous Kill, and Ransom. He also played Carwood Lipton in the acclaimed World War II miniseries Band of Brothers.
1994: New Kids on the Block Break Up
In 1994, after ten years of being together, New Kids on the Block announced their breakup.
1996: Film Roles in Bullet and Ransom
In 1996, Donnie Wahlberg's first film acting role was in the film "Bullet" with Mickey Rourke and Tupac Shakur. Also in 1996, he appeared in "Ransom" with Mel Gibson.
1999: Role in The Sixth Sense
In 1999, Donnie Wahlberg received attention for his role in the film "The Sixth Sense", playing the patient of Bruce Willis' character in the opening sequence.
2001: Co-starring in Band of Brothers
In 2001, Donnie Wahlberg co-starred as Second Lieutenant C. Carwood Lipton in the television miniseries "Band of Brothers".
2002: Starring role in Boomtown
From 2002, Donnie Wahlberg starred as Joel Stevens, a Los Angeles police detective, in the NBC drama series "Boomtown".
2003: Starring role in Boomtown
In 2003, Donnie Wahlberg starred as Joel Stevens, a Los Angeles police detective, in the NBC drama series "Boomtown".
2003: Role in Dreamcatcher
In 2003, Donnie Wahlberg starred in the adaptation of Stephen King's "Dreamcatcher" as Duddits.
2005: NYPD Detective Role in NY70 Pilot
In 2005, Donnie Wahlberg played an NYPD detective in an NBC TV pilot called "NY70" set in the 1970s; however, the show was not picked up.
2005: Role in Saw II
In 2005, Donnie Wahlberg starred as Detective Eric Matthews in "Saw II", the second installment of the Saw series.
September 2006: Lead Role in Runaway
In September 2006, Donnie Wahlberg played the lead role in the television drama "Runaway" on The CW.
October 2006: Cancellation of Runaway
In October 2006, the television drama "Runaway", in which Donnie Wahlberg played the lead role, was canceled due to poor ratings.
2006: Role in Saw III
In 2006, Donnie Wahlberg reprised his role as Detective Eric Matthews in "Saw III".
2006: Teen Choice Awards Nomination
In 2006, Donnie Wahlberg was nominated for Choice Scream at the Teen Choice Awards for his work in the "Saw" films.
2007: Role in Saw IV
In 2007, Donnie Wahlberg reprised his role as Detective Eric Matthews in "Saw IV".
2007: Roles in Kings of South Beach and The Kill Point
In 2007, Donnie Wahlberg starred in the television film "Kings of South Beach" on A&E and also starred on the TV series "The Kill Point".
April 2008: NKOTB Reunion Confirmation
In April 2008, Donnie Wahlberg confirmed to CNN that New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) were planning on recording new music and embarking on a new tour.
September 2008: Release of 'The Block' and Reunion Tour Start
In September 2008, New Kids on the Block released their first album as a reunited group, titled 'The Block,' which topped American charts and was certified gold. On September 18, 2008, the group's reunion tour, New Kids on the Block: Live, began at Toronto's Air Canada Centre.
September 18, 2008: New Kids on the Block: Live tour began
On September 18, 2008, New Kids on the Block: Live, the group's reunion tour, began at Toronto's Air Canada Centre.
2008: Appearances in Righteous Kill and What Doesn't Kill You
In 2008, Donnie Wahlberg appeared in "Righteous Kill" and co-starred in "What Doesn't Kill You".
2008: Appearance in Saw V via Archive Footage
In 2008, Donnie Wahlberg appeared in "Saw V" via archive footage from the previous films.
2008: Pilot for Bunker Hill
In 2008, Donnie Wahlberg worked with Bridget Moynahan on an unsuccessful TNT pilot called "Bunker Hill" (originally titled Morse Code).
2010: Narration of The Association: Boston Celtics
In 2010, Donnie Wahlberg narrated "The Association: Boston Celtics", a documentary about the team's 2010 season, and co-narrated, alongside Ice Cube, the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies.
2011: Internet Radio Show and Zookeeper Appearance
As of 2011, Donnie Wahlberg hosted an internet radio show on Friday nights called "DDUB's R&B Back Rub" on Cherry Tree Radio and appeared in the comedy film "Zookeeper".
2024: NKOTB Tours and Membership
As of 2024, New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) continue to tour, and Donnie Wahlberg remains a member of the group.
2024: Featured in Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands
In 2024 Donnie Wahlberg was featured in the Paramount Plus documentary Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands.
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