History of Mark Wahlberg in Timeline
Mark Wahlberg, previously known as Marky Mark, is a highly acclaimed American actor celebrated for his diverse roles across comedy, drama, and action films. His impressive career boasts numerous awards and nominations, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
1930: Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr. is Born
Mark Wahlberg's father, Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr., was born in 1930.
1942: Alma Elaine Donnelly is Born
Mark Wahlberg's mother, Alma Elaine Donnelly, was born in 1942. She would later become a bank clerk and nurse's aide.
1963: Release of "Charade"
Note: This entry refers to the original release of "Charade" in 1963, not an event in Wahlberg's life.
June 5, 1971: Birth of Mark Wahlberg
On June 5, 1971, Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He would go on to become a famous actor and musician.
1982: Wahlberg's Parents Divorce
Mark Wahlberg's parents divorced in 1982, after which he divided his time between them.
June 1986: Wahlberg Involved in Racially Motivated Attack
In June 1986, at the age of 15, Wahlberg and three friends were involved in a racially motivated attack where they chased and threw rocks at three Black children.
August 1986: Civil Action Filed Against Wahlberg
Following his involvement in a racially motivated attack, a civil action was filed against Wahlberg in August 1986 for violating the civil rights of his victims.
1986: Wahlberg's Actions Violate Prior Injunction
Wahlberg's actions in 1988 violated a prior civil rights injunction he received in 1986, resulting in more serious legal consequences.
April 1988: Wahlberg Assaults Two Vietnamese-American Men
In April 1988, Wahlberg assaulted two Vietnamese-American men in separate incidents. He was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, possession of marijuana, and criminal contempt.
1988: Wahlberg Participates in Another Racially Motivated Incident
Wahlberg took part in another racially charged incident in 1988, further contributing to his controversial past.
1990: Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch Debut with "Good Vibrations"
In 1990, Mark Wahlberg, performing as Marky Mark, formed Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, releasing their debut single "Good Vibrations," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1991: Music for the People Released
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, with Mark Wahlberg as the frontman, released their debut album "Music for the People" in 1991.
August 1992: Wahlberg Involved in Assault Case
Wahlberg was involved in an assault case in August 1992, where he fractured his neighbor's jaw. The case was settled out of court.
December 1992: Wahlberg's Comments Spark Controversy
Wahlberg's praise for Shabba Ranks, who made homophobic comments, during a December 1992 TV appearance drew condemnation from GLAAD and sparked controversy.
1992: Calvin Klein Ad Campaign and "The Marky Mark Workout"
Mark Wahlberg showcased his physique in the "Good Vibrations" music video and, notably, in a series of underwear ads for Calvin Klein in 1992. The print and television campaigns, shot by Herb Ritts, often featured Wahlberg solo or with model Kate Moss. Annie Leibovitz also photographed him in underwear for Vanity Fair's Hall of Fame issue. He also released a workout video, "The Marky Mark Workout: Form... Focus... Fitness".
1992: You Gotta Believe Released
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch released their second album, "You Gotta Believe," in 1992.
1993: Acting Debut in "The Substitute"
Mark Wahlberg began his acting career in 1993 with the television film "The Substitute". Following this, he stopped using the stage name "Marky Mark".
1994: Renaissance Man Marks Wahlberg's Acting Debut
Mark Wahlberg made his acting debut in the film "Renaissance Man" in 1994.
1995: Release of "No Mercy" and "The Remix Album"
In 1995, Mark Wahlberg released the single "No Mercy" to support his friend Dariusz Michalczewski. The same year, he and Prince Ital Joe released "The Remix Album", featuring remixes from their previous album and the single "No Mercy".
1995: Breakthrough Role in "The Basketball Diaries"
In 1995, Wahlberg gained critical recognition for his role as Mickey alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Basketball Diaries", a film adaptation of Jim Carroll's book.
1996: Wahlberg Starts One Love and Records "Hey DJ"
Following the success of his album with Ital Joe, Wahlberg formed the musical group One Love in 1996, acting as producer and occasional lead singer. He also began work on a third studio album and was featured in One Love's song "That's the Way I Like It". Additionally, he recorded the solo single "Hey DJ" with producer Toni Cottura in Hamburg.
1996: Wahlberg Lands First Starring Role
In 1996, Wahlberg had his first starring role in the film "Fear."
1996: First Starring Role in "Fear"
Mark Wahlberg landed his first starring role in 1996, appearing in James Foley's thriller "Fear".
1997: Release of Singles "Feel the Vibe" and "Best of My Love"
In 1997, Mark Wahlberg released two more solo tracks, "Feel the Vibe" and "Best of My Love".
1997: Critical Acclaim for "Boogie Nights"
Wahlberg received positive reviews for his performance in the 1997 film "Boogie Nights".
1997: Boogie Nights Garners Critical Acclaim for Wahlberg
Wahlberg's performance as Dirk Diggler in the 1997 film "Boogie Nights" earned him critical praise.
1999: Continued Success with "Three Kings"
Wahlberg's successful acting career continued in 1999 with the release of "Three Kings", which garnered further positive reviews.
2000: Appearance in Black Label Society's "Counterfeit God" Music Video
Mark Wahlberg appeared as a stand-in for the bassist in Black Label Society's music video for "Counterfeit God" in 2000.
2000: Praise for "The Perfect Storm" and "Four Brothers"
The year 2000 saw Wahlberg appearing in two well-received films: "The Perfect Storm" and "Four Brothers", both of which contributed to his growing acclaim.
2000: Wahlberg Takes on Big-Budget Action Films
Wahlberg starred in his first big-budget action movie, "The Perfect Storm," in 2000.
May 2001: Establishment of Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
In May 2001, Wahlberg founded the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, dedicated to supporting and empowering youth through various programs and initiatives.
September 11, 2001: American Airlines Flight 11 Cancellation
Mark Wahlberg was originally scheduled to be on American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001, but cancelled his reservation the day before the flight.
2001: Planet of the Apes Adds to Wahlberg's Action Resume
Continuing his foray into action films, Wahlberg starred in "Planet of the Apes" in 2001.
2001: Roles in Remakes and "Planet of the Apes"
In 2001, Wahlberg starred in the remake of "Planet of the Apes" and continued to garner praise for his work in films like "Four Brothers".
2001: Relationship with Rhea Durham Begins
Mark Wahlberg's relationship with model Rhea Durham commenced in 2001.
2002: Appearance in "The Truth About Charlie"
Wahlberg starred in "The Truth About Charlie" in 2002, a remake of the 1963 film "Charade".
2003: The Italian Job Features Wahlberg
In 2003, Wahlberg starred in the action film "The Italian Job."
2003: Starring Role in "The Italian Job"
Wahlberg's string of roles in remakes continued in 2003 with his appearance in "The Italian Job".
2004: Executive Producer of "Entourage"
Mark Wahlberg served as executive producer for the HBO series "Entourage", which aired from 2004 to 2011. The show was loosely inspired by his experiences in Hollywood.
2004: Wahlberg Starts Executive Producing
Wahlberg began his career as an executive producer with the HBO comedy-drama "Entourage" in 2004.
2004: Accolades for "I Heart Huckabees"
Wahlberg's performance in the 2004 film "I Heart Huckabees" was highly praised, earning him the title of best supporting performance of the year in The Village Voice Critics Poll.
2006: Wahlberg Expresses Desire to Make Amends
In 2006, Wahlberg expressed a desire to meet with one of his assault victims to apologize and make amends.
2006: Lead Role in "Invincible" and Academy Award Nomination for "The Departed"
Wahlberg starred in the football drama "Invincible", based on Vince Papale's story, in 2006. He also appeared as Sean Dignam in Martin Scorsese's "The Departed", earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, a Golden Globe nomination, and a National Society of Film Critics award. The film reunited him with Leonardo DiCaprio.
2006: Wahlberg Receives Oscar Nomination for The Departed
Wahlberg's performance as a police officer in the 2006 crime drama "The Departed" earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
2007: Firearms Training for "Shooter" and Starring Role in "We Own the Night"
Despite a felony conviction preventing him from handling firearms, Wahlberg underwent extensive shooting training for his role in the film "Shooter" in 2007. He achieved remarkable accuracy during his training. The same year, he starred alongside Joaquin Phoenix in "We Own the Night", a film about a family of police officers.
June 13, 2008: The Happening Premieres
On June 13, 2008, Mark Wahlberg starred in M. Night Shyamalan's film, "The Happening," playing the role of Eliot Moore.
2008: Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr. Passes Away
Mark Wahlberg's father, Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr., passed away in 2008.
August 1, 2009: Marriage to Rhea Durham
Mark Wahlberg married model Rhea Durham on August 1, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills, California.
2009: The Lovely Bones
In 2009, Mark Wahlberg portrayed Jack Salmon, the father of the protagonist, in Peter Jackson's film adaptation of "The Lovely Bones."
January 2010: Fourth Child's Birth
Five months after their marriage, Wahlberg and Durham welcomed their fourth child in January 2010.
2010: The Fighter Earns Wahlberg a Golden Globe Nomination
For his portrayal of Micky Ward in the 2010 sports biopic "The Fighter," Wahlberg was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
2010: Date Night and The Other Guys
Mark Wahlberg appeared in two comedy films in 2010: "Date Night" with Steve Carell and Tina Fey, and "The Other Guys" with Will Ferrell.
2011: Entourage Concludes
After a successful run, "Entourage" concluded in 2011.
2011: Conclusion of "Entourage"
After a successful run, the HBO series "Entourage", which Wahlberg executive produced, concluded in 2011.
2012: Brand Ambassador for Marked by GNC
In 2012, Mark Wahlberg took on the role of brand ambassador for Marked, a line of sports nutrition supplements by GNC.
2012: Contraband and Ted
In 2012, Wahlberg took on roles in two contrasting genres. He appeared in the action thriller "Contraband" as a former criminal and lent his voice to Seth MacFarlane's comedy "Ted."
2012: Wahlberg Finds Success in Comedy
Wahlberg's comedic talent was showcased in the 2012 film "Ted."
2012: Controversial 9/11 Comments and Apology
Wahlberg's remarks in a 2012 interview regarding his presence on American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001, sparked controversy. He suggested that the outcome might have been different if he had been on board, which drew criticism from families of the victims. Wahlberg later issued an apology for his comments.
July 2013: Barbados Tridents Investment
In July 2013, Wahlberg ventured into the world of cricket, acquiring an equity interest in the Barbados Tridents team, marking a unique investment in the world of sports.
2013: Lone Survivor and 2 Guns
In 2013, Wahlberg starred in two action films. He portrayed Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell in "Lone Survivor," based on Luttrell's 2007 book about his experiences, and he shared the screen with Denzel Washington in the buddy cop action comedy "2 Guns."
2014: The Gambler and Breaking Boston
In 2014, Wahlberg starred in a remake of the 1974 film "The Gambler." He also took on a role behind the scenes as the producer of the short-lived reality show "Breaking Boston," which was cancelled after one episode.
2014: Transformers: Age of Extinction
Mark Wahlberg joined the "Transformers" live-action film franchise in 2014, taking on a leading role in "Transformers: Age of Extinction."
2014: Wahlberg's Pardon Application Sparks Controversy
Wahlberg's application for a pardon for his past convictions in 2014 ignited a public debate about his suitability for clemency.
2014: Boardwalk Empire Ends
Wahlberg's role as executive producer on the period crime drama "Boardwalk Empire" ended in 2014.
September 2015: Apology to Pope Francis
In September 2015, Wahlberg publicly apologized to Pope Francis for the offensive humor used in his film "Ted."
2015: Ted 2 and Daddy's Home Released
In 2015, Wahlberg starred in two successful comedies, "Ted 2" and "Daddy's Home."
2015: Aquahydrate Investment
In 2015, Wahlberg, Sean Combs, and Ronald Burkle joined forces to acquire a majority stake in Aquahydrate, a bottled water brand, demonstrating Wahlberg's entrepreneurial spirit.
2015: Daddy's Home
Mark Wahlberg co-starred with Will Ferrell in the comedy "Daddy's Home," which was released in 2015.
2016: Deepwater Horizon and Patriots Day
In 2016, Wahlberg starred in two films directed by Peter Berg: "Deepwater Horizon," based on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and "Patriots Day," a drama centered on the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
2016: Wahlberg Apologizes and Receives Forgiveness
Wahlberg apologized for his past actions and received public forgiveness from one of his victims in 2016.
2016: Performance Inspired Co-Founder
Wahlberg's interest in health and fitness led him to co-found Performance Inspired, a sports nutrition company, with former GNC executive Tom Dowd in 2016.
February 2017: StockX Investment
Wahlberg expanded his investment portfolio in February 2017 by participating in a $6 million funding round for StockX, an online marketplace for sneakers and streetwear.
March 2017: AT&T Spokesman and Content Creator
AT&T announced in March 2017 that Mark Wahlberg would be their spokesman and create original content for their mobile network division.
2017: Transformers: The Last Knight and Daddy's Home 2
In 2017, Wahlberg reprised his roles in two film franchises, appearing in "Transformers: The Last Knight" and "Daddy's Home 2."
2017: Highest-Paid Actor
Mark Wahlberg reached the pinnacle of his earning power in 2017, topping the list of the world's highest-paid actors.
2017: Interview with Cardinal Cupich
Wahlberg engaged in a discussion about faith with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago in 2017, where he expressed seeking forgiveness for his role in "Boogie Nights," although he later characterized the interview as a "joke."
2017: Daddy's Home 2 and Transformers Add to Wahlberg's Success
Wahlberg starred in "Daddy's Home 2" and became the highest-paid actor in the world in 2017. He also led two films in the "Transformers" franchise, "Transformers: Age of Extinction" and "Transformers: The Last Knight."
July 20, 2018: Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet
Wahlberg and business partner Jay Feldman entered the automotive industry on July 20, 2018, with the purchase of Bobby Layman Chevrolet in Columbus, Ohio, renaming it Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet.
2018: Gender Pay Gap Controversy and Instant Family
In 2018, Wahlberg's $1.5 million salary for reshoots on "All the Money in the World" ignited controversy due to the significant pay disparity with co-star Michelle Williams, who received less than $1,000. Wahlberg addressed the situation by donating his earnings to the Time's Up initiative. That same year, he appeared in the family comedy-drama "Instant Family."
2018: Mile 22
Mark Wahlberg took on a multifaceted role in the 2018 espionage film "Mile 22," serving as both star and producer.
March 2019: F45 Fitness Investment
In March 2019, Wahlberg made a significant investment in the fitness industry, acquiring a stake in the F45 fitness franchise.
2019: Ballers Comes to an End
Wahlberg's HBO comedy-drama "Ballers" ended in 2019.
March 2020: Expansion Plans
Following the success of Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet, plans for expansion were announced in March 2020, indicating the acquisition of the nearby Haydocy Buick-GMC dealership.
June 29, 2020: Mark Wahlberg Buick-GMC
On June 29, 2020, Wahlberg and Feldman's automotive venture expanded with the acquisition of Haydocy Buick-GMC, situated across from their Chevrolet dealership in Columbus, Ohio, and it was renamed Mark Wahlberg Buick-GMC.
2020: Spenser Confidential and Scoob!
Mark Wahlberg appeared in two films in 2020. He starred in the Netflix action comedy "Spenser Confidential" and lent his voice to the animated film "Scoob!," marking his first foray into voice acting.
2020: McMillions Documentary Airs
Wahlberg served as executive producer on the documentary "McMillions," which aired in 2020.
2021: Alma Elaine Wahlberg Passes Away
Alma Elaine Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg's mother, passed away in 2021.
2021: Ballers Report Launch
In 2021, Wahlberg, in collaboration with his producing partner Stephen Levinson, launched Ballers Report, a digital platform offering business, entertainment, and sports content, expanding his media presence.
2021: Flecha Azul Tequila Investment
Wahlberg diversified his investment portfolio in 2021 by investing in Flecha Azul, a premium tequila brand.
2022: Uncharted
In 2022, Wahlberg appeared in the film adaptation of the popular video game series "Uncharted," portraying the character Victor Sullivan.
2023: Relocation to Las Vegas
Wahlberg and his family made a significant move from Hollywood to Las Vegas in 2023.
2023: F45 Training Chief Brand Officer
Wahlberg assumed a prominent role within the F45 Training franchise in 2023, taking on the position of Chief Brand Officer.
2023: Emphasis on Faith and Hallow App
Wahlberg highlighted his commitment to his Catholic faith in 2023, emphasizing the significance of Lenten practices and promoting the Christian prayer app, Hallow.
