Age, Biography, and Wiki
Donnie Wahlberg, born Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr., is the eighth of nine children in his family. He grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, in a close-knit family with a strong Irish-American background. His early life was marked by a large family environment, which included siblings like Mark Wahlberg, who also pursued a career in entertainment.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
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| Date of Birth | 17 August 1969 |
| Age | 55 Years |
| Birth Place | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Donnie Wahlberg's height and weight are not widely publicized, he is known for maintaining a fit physique throughout his career.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Donnie Wahlberg has been married to actress and model Jenny McCarthy since 2014. The couple is known for their public displays of affection and has been vocal about their support for each other's careers.
He is the eighth of nine children, with older siblings, Arthur, Jim, Paul, Robert, Tracey, Michelle, Debbie and younger brother, Mark. Wahlberg began his entertainment career as the leader of the late 1980s/early 1990s boy band, New Kids on the Block. He also has three half-siblings from his father's first marriage: Donna, Scott and Buddy. His mother, Alma Elaine (née Donnelly), was a bank clerk and nurse's aide who died on April 19, 2021, and his father, Donald Edmond Wahlberg, who died in 2008, was a teamster who worked as a delivery driver; they divorced in 1982. His father was of Swedish and Irish descent, and his mother was of Irish, English, and French-Canadian ancestry. Wahlberg has described his family as having an Irish-Catholic background. He said his first job was in the foreign-exchange office of a bank.
In 2022, he sold two TV police drama projects as an executive producer to CBS Studios as part of an overall deal with the studio, Harbor Blue and Samaritan, though neither had entered production as of 2024. Earlier that year, the production company Work Baby Productions he formed together with his wife to develop unscripted, reality and documentary content signed a three-year first-look deal with Lionsgate, including a partnership with Pilgrim Media Group.
Wahlberg married Kimberly Fey on August 20, 1999, with whom he has two sons. They filed for divorce on August 13, 2008, citing irreconcilable differences. In July 2013, Us Weekly reported that he was dating actress Jenny McCarthy after meeting on Watch What Happens Live in March. They announced their engagement on The View on April 16, 2014, and wed on August 31, 2014, at the Hotel Baker in St. Charles, Illinois, where they now live, after previously living outside New York.
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| Husband | Kim Fey (m. 1999-2008) Jenny McCarthy (m. 2014) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Donnie Wahlberg's net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. His earnings come from a variety of sources, including his long-running role in the TV series "Blue Bloods," his success with New Kids on the Block, and various business ventures such as his co-ownership of the Wahlburgers restaurant chain.
Career, Business, and Investments
- New Kids on the Block: Wahlberg's career began with the boy band New Kids on the Block, where he was a key member until the group's hiatus in 1994. The band's success laid the foundation for his future endeavors.
- Acting Career: He transitioned into acting with notable roles in films and series like "The Bullet" and "Blue Bloods," where he plays Detective Danny Reagan.
- Business Ventures: Wahlberg is a co-owner of the Wahlburgers restaurant chain, which has expanded across the U.S. and Canada.
- Philanthropy: He is also involved in philanthropic activities, particularly in raising funds and awareness for autism research.
As a recording artist, Wahlberg is known as an original member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. The band, which was put together by Maurice Starr and Mary Alford to create a "white counterpart" to New Edition, first found Wahlberg, age 15, and made him the first member of the band after hearing his rapping skills. His brother Mark was also in it but left after a few months. With the additions of Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Danny Wood and Joey McIntyre, they became known as New Kids on the Block.
Social Network
Donnie Wahlberg is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he engages with fans and shares updates about his personal and professional life.
He has said he makes an effort to engage with fans on social media and in person. Blue Bloods co-star Will Estes has called him "one of the most engaging people I've ever seen with his fans."
Education
While specific details about Donnie Wahlberg's formal education are not widely available, his early life and career progression suggest a strong emphasis on practical skills and industry involvement from a young age. The Wahlberg family's support of his early music career was pivotal in his development as a performer and entrepreneur.
In 1991, Wahlberg was charged with first-degree arson for setting a fire at the historic Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Authorities stated that Wahlberg, then known as the "bad boy" of boy band New Kids on the Block, was partying with fellow band member Danny Wood and fans in the early morning hours when Wahlberg dumped vodka on a hallway carpet and ignited it. Wahlberg was facing up to 20 years in prison, but the charge was later reduced to misdemeanor criminal mischief, and eventually dismissed after Wahlberg agreed to appear in public-service videos addressing fire safety, drug abuse and drunk driving.
