Mark Wahlberg is an American actor, producer, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the 1990s after starting his career as the frontman of the hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Born on June 5, 1971, in Boston, Massachusetts, Wahlberg transitioned into acting with breakthrough roles in films like Boogie Nights, Three Kings, and The Perfect Storm. He later established himself as a versatile performer with critically acclaimed performances in The Departed, The Fighter, and the Transformers franchise. In addition to his film career, Wahlberg is a successful producer, co-founding the hit HBO series Entourage, and a savvy businessman with ventures in fitness, fashion, and the Wahlburgers restaurant chain.