Biography
Who is Donnie Wahlberg?
Early life and family
Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. Was born on August 17, 1969, in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, United States. He grew up as part of a large family with many siblings, including his brothers Mark, Robert, Jim, and Paul. His father worked as a delivery driver, while his mother was employed as a bank clerk and nurse's aide. The family had an Irish-Catholic background, and Donnie spent his early years in Massachusetts before launching his career in the entertainment industry.
New Kids on the Block and music career
Donnie Wahlberg began his rise to fame as a teenager when he was discovered by music producers looking to form a new vocal group. He became the very first member of the boy band New Kids on the Block after impressing producers with his rapping skills. The group eventually included members Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Danny Wood, and Joey McIntyre. His brother Mark was also briefly part of the lineup during the early stages before leaving.
Acting career in film and television
In addition to his music career, Donnie transitioned into film and television acting with well-known roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s. His early film credits included the 1996 movies Bullet and Ransom, starring alongside major actors. He gained wider recognition for his performance in the 1999 thriller film The Sixth Sense, where he played a patient in the opening sequence. He also appeared in several installments of the horror film franchise Saw as Detective Eric Matthews.
Personal life and relationships
Donnie Wahlberg has been married twice. He married Kimberly Fey in August 1999, and the couple had two sons together before filing for divorce in 2008. Years later, he began dating actress Jenny McCarthy after meeting her on a television talk show in 2013. The couple became engaged on television in 2014 and were married later that same year at a hotel in Illinois.
Birthday and age
Donnie Wahlberg was born on August 17, 1969, which makes Donnie 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Donnie shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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