Full Name: Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg; Profession: American actor, film producer, businessman, and former rapper and model who transitioned from fronting the hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch and working as a Calvin Klein underwear model into one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men in action, drama, and comedy cinema. Nationality: American; Born: June 5, 1971 (for the Daily Celebrity date of June 5, 2026, he is celebrating his 55th birthday). Birthplace: Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, where he grew up in a large working‑class family before his rise to fame; Generation: Generation X adult, because people born between about 1965 and 1976/1981 are categorized as Gen X and 1971 falls squarely within that cohort of independent, media‑savvy, late‑analog, early‑digital individuals; Chinese Zodiac: Pig (specifically the 1971 Metal Pig year, as those born between January 27, 1971, and February 14, 1972, are Metal Pigs in Chinese astrology, associated with generosity, persistence, and the ability to turn good fortune into lasting success); Zodiac Sign: Gemini, since everyone born on June 5 is under the sign of Gemini, an air sign linked with versatility, communication, and adaptability. Age in 2026: 55 years old on June 5, 2026, calculated from his 1971 birth year; Marital Status: Married to American model Rhea Durham, with whom he entered into a long-term relationship in the late 1990s and formally wed on August 1, 2009, after already welcoming several children together; Children: Four children with Rhea Durham—daughters Ella Rae and Grace Margaret and sons Michael and Brendan Joseph—forming a close-knit family that he frequently cites as his primary motivation and grounding influence amid his demanding career; Description: Mark Wahlberg first achieved widespread recognition in the early 1990s as “Marky Mark,” releasing charting hip-hop records and gaining notoriety for his muscular physique and streetwise persona before reinventing himself as a serious actor with acclaimed performances in films such as “Boogie Nights,” “Three Kings,” “The Perfect Storm,” and “The Departed,” eventually earning Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations and establishing himself as a versatile performer who can anchor prestige dramas, broad comedies, and large-scale action franchises alike. Over the decades, he has diversified into producing hit projects for both film and television, often taking on the role of producer as well as star, which has enhanced his influence behind the camera and helped shape popular culture through projects ranging from gritty crime stories to inspirational sports dramas. Beyond entertainment, he has cultivated a substantial business portfolio, including restaurant ventures like Wahlburgers with his brothers and various brand partnerships, while maintaining a public image that combines disciplined fitness, Catholic faith, and family‑centered values, making him one of the most recognizable and enduring celebrities born on June 5 worldwide. Cause of Death: Not applicable—Mark Wahlberg is alive as of 2026 and continues to work actively in the entertainment industry and in business.