Mark Wahlberg is a handsome man, an exemplary family man, athlete, talented actor and producer. I canât even believe that in his youth he had problems with the law and even spent 45 days in a prison cell under the article âattempted murderâ. Today, Mark is a sought-after and very popular actor, a favorite of a multimillion-dollar audience. Wahlberg is actively acting in films and also producing his works.
Actor's childhood
Mark Wahlberg was born in the American city of Dorchester on June 5, 1971. The boy was the youngest in the family of nine children, in his veins flows Swedish, Irish and French-Canadian blood. My father worked as a truck driver, and my mother first as a nurse, and then as a bank clerk. Parents broke up in 1982, then Mark was only 11 years old.
Problems with law
The boy was a very difficult child; in his teens he became seriously addicted to drugs. Mark repeatedly got into the police for participating in acts of vandalism, and at the age of 16, for robbery and attempted murder of two people, he almost thundered into jail for two years. Fortunately, he spent only 45 days in prison. Wahlberg studied at Boston High School, but never graduated, so he does not have a diploma of education.
Passion for music
Even at a young age, Mark was seriously interested in music. At age 13, he, along with his brother Donnie, became part of the American group âNew Kids on the Blockâ, which was very popular in the 90s. Wahlberg did not hold out there for a long time, and soon with the help of his brother, he recorded his first album, called âMusic for the Peopleâ, as part of the hip-hop project âMarky Mark and the Funky Bunchâ. In 1991, one of the tracks even hit the âBillboard Hot 100â at one of the leading places. Soon the second album also matured, but it was not very popular.
Wahlberg always knew how to stand out from the crowd, not be like everyone else. In many ways, Mark was promoted by his attractive appearance and impressive physical data. For the first time, the guy demonstrated his impeccable muscles in the video for the song âGood Vibrationsâ. A little later, Mark could be seen in advertising underwear from Calvin Klein.
First steps in the world of cinema
In the movie, Mark Wahlberg made his debut in 1993. He got a small role in the movie "Replacement." At the box office, the film completely failed, but the directors noticed a talented young actor, so within a year Wahlberg appeared in a new film. In 1994, the drama âMan of the Renaissanceâ was released. Mark played a minor role in it, but nevertheless received good-natured reviews from critics. Further, the filmography of Mark Wahlberg annually replenished with new works. Various responses appeared in the press about the actor himself and his game on the screen, but film critics recognized the talent and did not skimp on the praise.
Breakthrough into the world of the film industry
Films with the participation of Mark Wahlberg in the mid-90s were well received by the audience and brought serious income. In 1996, the actor played the role of a psychopath in the James Fowley thriller Fear. But worldwide fame came to Wahlberg in 1997 after the release of a drama dedicated to the porn industry of the late 70s ("Boogie Nights"). The film was well received by the audience, received positive reviews from critics, was nominated for an Oscar, awarded MTV, the British Film Academy, and the New York Critics Circle. After the release of the film, Mark woke up as the favorite of millions and was on the list of the best actors in Hollywood.
With the advent of fame and popularity, Wahlberg became more selective. He chose only the roles that he liked, mostly heroes. Proposals to star in films the actor received regularly. In 1998, the comedy "The Big Deal" was released on large screens, and in 1999 the thriller "Corruptioner" was released. The films were not a failure, but they did not bring much income to the creators and fame to the actors.
New Age - New Life
In the new millennium, Wahlberg was able to fully reveal the versatility of acting. The artist no longer needed additional jobs, so he did not take up the first roles that came across. In the work, Mark always listened to his intuition, analyzed whether he likes the character or not, whether he can fully reveal the character, emotional experiences of his hero. First, the actor reads the script, then considers the proposed role in detail, and then he gets acquainted with the director. Perhaps that is why viewers enthusiastically perceive the films of Mark Wahlberg.
The actorâs list of successful films is impressive, it also includes Wolfgang Petersenâs adventure thriller âThe Perfect Stormâ. In the film, Mark co-starred with George Clooney. The film became a cult picture, because it tells of the irresistible power of waves and wind, as well as the stamina of a person who has to survive in a severe storm. Filmography of Mark Wahlberg replenished with one of the best works that brought him worldwide fame.
Collaboration with Tim Burton
In 2000, Wahlberg was offered to star in the movie Brokeback Mountain, but the actor refused the role due to the presence of explicit scenes. Instead, Mark accepted Tim Burtonâs offer and starred in a remake of the 1968 science fiction action movie Planet of the Apes. He did not regret it at all. The actor perfectly coped with the role of captain Leo Davidson, whom fate threw on a planet controlled by monkeys. There were scandals around the film, the press was closely following the dispute between the director and the 20th Century Fox studio, so everyone was eagerly awaiting the release of the film. The picture gathered an impressive box office.
The best films of Mark Wahlberg
On the account of the actor there are a lot of interesting works, but still only some of them received admiring reviews from the audience, praise from critics and many awards. The drama âBoogie Nightsâ can be added to the list of best films. It made Mark famous. Wahlberg got the role of a young porn actor. The plot of the film tells about the ups and downs of the hero, the action takes place in the late 70s in California. The film became a cult film and was nominated for three Oscars.
The crime drama The Departed brought Mark the first Oscar nomination for his supporting role. The plot of the film tells about two young police officers, one of whom works for the mafia, and the other for law enforcement agencies.
Significant films by Mark Wahlberg include the biographical drama Invincible, the political thriller Shooter, and the sports drama The Fighter. In the first motion picture, the actor played the main role - the 30-year-old football player Vince Papali. In Strelka, Mark appeared as a cool sniper, who is accused of killing the US president. In "Fighter" Wahlberg played the main role - an unsuccessful boxer Mickey Ward, and also acted as a producer of the film.
The filmography of the actor
The first tape in which Wahlberg starred was the drama "Renaissance Man." Although it turned out to be a failure for the creators, Marc helped get new roles. In 1995, the filmography of Mark Wahlberg replenished with the criminal drama âBasketball Player's Diaryâ. In 1996, the actor starred in the short film âThe Making ofâ Fear âand in the thrillerâ Fear â. In 1997, two dramas were released: Boogie Nights and Traveler. In 1998, Mark delighted fans by playing a major role in the action movie "The Big Deal." The following year, two militants were shot - Corruptionist and Three Kings.
Mark Wahlberg's films in the new millennium have become even more interesting and vibrant. In 2000, thrillers âThe Perfect Stormâ and âYardsâ appeared on the big screens. In 2001, the actor starred in two films - in the fantasy action movie Planet of the Apes and the drama Rock Star. In 2002, Wahlberg played a role in the box office thriller Truth About Charlie. In 2003, Mark got the role of the main character in the action movie âItalian Robberyâ. The following year was very productive for Wahlberg, he delighted fans with the comedy "Heartbreakers" and began acting in the series of his own production "Beauties".
In 2005, Mark appeared in the lead role in the action movie Blood for Blood, in 2006 in the drama Overcoming and the thriller The Departed. In 2007, two more films were released with the participation of the actor - this is the thriller "The Masters of the Night" and the action movie "Shooter". In 2008, Mark starred in the action movie "Max Payne" and in the fantastic thriller "Phenomenon". 2009 brought the fans of the actor another masterpiece - fantasy âCute Bonesâ. 2010 was very eventful, immediately three films were released with the participation of Wahlberg - the action movie Cops in the Deep Reserve, the thriller Crazy Date and the biographical drama The Fighter.
In 2011, Mark pleased everyone by playing the main character in the action movie "Smuggling". In 2012, the thriller City of Vice and the comedy The Third Extra came out on the big screens. 2013 was a busy year for Wahlberg; he starred in the action movies Two Trunks, Blood and Sweat: Anabolics, and Survivor. In 2014, the release of the films "Mojave" and "Transformers: Age of Extinction" is planned. In 2015, the comedies âBeautiesâ and âThird Extra-2â, the thriller âPlayerâ should be shot. Wahlbergâs plans also include the following: to star in the films Cocaine Cowboys and The Good Old Gang.
Production activities
Mark Wahlberg not only actively plays in films, but also acts as a producer. He created one of the most successful American tandems with Steve Levinson, they have already accounted for more than one successful project. Based on their own experience of conquering Hollywood, they created the series "Handsome". The actors had a hand in the Oscar-winning film "The Fighter". Wahlberg and Levinson are also involved in television projects Underground Empire, How To Make It In America, and In Treatment.
There are sixteen films on the account of partners. In 2004, the documentary "Juvenile Delinquents" was shot. 2007 pleased moviegoers with the release of the thriller The Masters of the Night. Wahlberg also worked on the TV series Patients, How to Succeed in America, the films Smuggling, City of Vice, Captives, and Survivor.
Training
After a stormy youth in which there were drugs, robberies, imprisonment, Mark decided to tie up with the criminal past. He redirected all his energy to sports. Wahlberg is sure that it was the gym that saved him from many troubles, helped to find a new life, and change his worldview. Mark Wahlbergâs training is quite simple, but, nevertheless, helps to develop an athletic figure.
First, the actor conducts a small warm-up, after which he exercises in the boxing hall. He spends 5 minutes on a pneumatic punching bag for practicing blows, on a punching bag for stretching and on a heavy boxing bag. A training session usually ends with practicing strikes or sparring. Then he spends another half hour in the gym. A low-calorie diet and the consumption of large amounts of red meat, rich in creatine and protein, also help Wahlberg stay in great shape.
Personal life
In the press, the pretty debated person is Mark Wahlberg. Photos of the actor appear in many publications. The most active fans and journalists discuss the personal life of Mark. For three years (from 1998 to 2001) he had an affair with actress Jordana Brewster. Then Wahlberg began short-term affair with partners on the set - Tea Chow and Reese Witherspoon.
On August 1, 2009, a significant event took place in Mark's life - he married model Ri Durham. The decision cannot be called hasty, because before deciding to tie the knot, the couple lived together for 8 years. At that time, they already raised three children - the daughter of Ella Ray and the sons of Brendan and Michael. In the winter of 2010, the fourth child was born to the couple - the girl Grace Margaret.
Interesting facts from the biography
- In adolescence, he used hard drugs, including cocaine, but then he was able to completely get rid of addiction.
- The weight of Mark Wahlberg is approximately 73 kg, but often fluctuates, since it is not difficult for the actor to gain or lose 20 kg if the role requires it.
- Mark Wahlberg's height is 1.73 m.
- Fans still lively argue about whether the actor has used steroids in his life. Wahlberg himself did not comment on this issue.
- On September 11, 2001, Mark was to fly an American Airlines plane, which subsequently found its last refuge in the north tower of the World Trade Center. Wahlberg was saved by a friend, convincing him to stay in Toronto, and then go by car.
- The glass statue of Christ is the most valuable thing in the house of Mark.
- At one time, the actor refused to star in the film "Ocean's Eleven Friends".
- Wahlberg is the host of the 2014 Kids Choice Awards.
- On the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the summer of 2010, the actorâs name star appeared.
- Mark is a distant relative of Celine Dion, Holly Berry and Madonna.