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Mark Wahlberg

From rapping with a catchy name to acting in awesome movies, Mark Wahlberg is a star!

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Mark Wahlberg on the set of 'Pain and Gain'
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Mark Wahlberg at the Contraband movie premiere in Sydney February 2012
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Key Facts

Born
June 5, 1971.
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts.
Known For
Acting in movies and formerly as a rapper.
Achievements
Nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.
Fun Fact
He was the world's highest-paid actor in 2017.

Meet the Superstar!

Imagine someone who can sing cool songs and then star in exciting movies! That's Mark Wahlberg! He was born a long, long time ago, in 1971, in a big city called Boston. He's been in so many movies, from funny ones to action-packed adventures. He even used to have a super fun stage name: Marky Mark! He's like a chameleon, changing into all sorts of characters for his acting jobs.

From Music to the Movies!

Before he was a famous actor, Mark Wahlberg was a rapper! He had a band called Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. They made music that made people want to dance. Then, he decided to try acting. His first movie was a long time ago, in 1994. He got really good at it, and soon he was starring in big movies that lots of people wanted to see, like ones with robots or even apes!

WOW! He Was the Richest Actor!

Guess what? In one year, Mark Wahlberg made more money than almost any other actor in the whole world! That's like having the biggest pile of candy on the playground. He's been in movies with giant robots called Transformers and even funny movies about a talking teddy bear. He's also helped make TV shows that lots of people watch, like 'Entourage' and 'Boardwalk Empire'.

More Than Just Movies!

Mark Wahlberg isn't just an actor; he's also a super-smart producer, which means he helps make movies and TV shows happen! He even has his own burger restaurant chain called Wahlburgers, and there's a TV show about it! He's so famous that he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is like a special sidewalk with stars for famous people. He's a busy guy with lots of cool talents!

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