Which Wahlberg Family Members Are Professional Entertainers?

Mireya Acierto / Contributor/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Mark, Donnie and Robert Wahlberg are professional entertainers. Donnie Wahlberg began his career as a singer in the boy band, New Kids on the Block. He made his acting debut in the film, “Bullet.” However, he is best known for playing Danny Reagan in the popular CBS show, “Blue Bloods.”

Mark Wahlberg began his career as the front man for the band Marky Mark and Funky Bunch. He transitioned into acting in 1994 with a starring role in “Renaissance Man.” He later starred in “The Departed” and “The Fighter.” He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in each film. Though not as well known as his brother, Robert Wahlberg is also an actor. He has appeared in such films as “Contraband,” “Mystic River” and “Gone Baby Gone.” The Wahlbergs are featured in the A&E reality series “Wahlburgers,” which chronicles the family and their Boston restaurant.