Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, actor, record producer, film producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Donnie Wahlberg
18/10/2026
Donnie Wahlberg was reportedly aboard a private jet with seven others that failed to get airborne at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and skidded off the runway into a perimeter fence. He later posted an Instagram video saying everyone was safe and thanking God and the pilots. Co-star Amy Jo Johnson was also reported to be on the flight.
28/04/2026
Wahlberg spoke publicly about his personal faith journey, describing an on-and-off period over several years that left him feeling empty before he fully embraced Christianity. He said the change did not alter who he is at his core. His public statements about his faith drew wide attention throughout 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. |
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| Summary | American singer, songwriter, actor and producer who rose to fame as a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block and later built an acting career in film and television. |
| Active Since | 1984 |
| Faith | Publicly stated in 2026 that he had given his life to Jesus Christ, and was baptized alongside his wife Jenny McCarthy |
Personal Life
| Parents | Alma Elaine Wahlberg (née Donnelly) and Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr. |
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| Parents' Divorce | 1982 |
| Ethnic Background | Father of Swedish and Irish descent; mother of Irish, English and French-Canadian ancestry |
| Religious/Cultural Background | Irish-Catholic |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jenny McCarthy (m. 2014) |
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| Previous Spouse | Kimberly Fey (married 20/08/1999; divorced) |
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Family
| Father | Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr. | ||||
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| Mother | Alma Elaine Wahlberg (née Donnelly) | ||||
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| Position Among Siblings | Eighth of nine children | ||||
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Career
| Music | Founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block |
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| Acting Debut | Bullet (1996) |
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| Production Company | Donnie D |
Favourites
| Sports Team | Boston Celtics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was originally considered for a role in the boy band that his younger brother Mark Wahlberg later declined. | |
| 2. He is named after his father and is therefore a Jr. | |
| 3. On Blue Bloods he plays the oldest son of the Reagan family, though in real life he is the second youngest of nine siblings. | |
| 4. He has narrated the ESPN documentary The Association: Boston Celtics. | |
| 5. He directed the Blue Bloods Season 4 episode "Manhattan Queens". |
