Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg is an American singer, actor, songwriter, film producer, and television producer best known as a member of New Kids on the Block and for acting roles in film and television.

Donnie Wahlberg is an American singer, actor, songwriter, film producer, and television producer best known as a founding member of the pop group New Kids on the Block and for his role as Detective Danny Reagan on the television series *Blue Bloods*. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 17, 1969, and is the brother of actor Mark Wahlberg.

Early life

Donnie Wahlberg was born Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in a large family as the eighth of nine children. He is the brother of actor and rapper Mark Wahlberg.

Music career

Wahlberg first gained fame as a founding member of New Kids on the Block, one of the best-known American boy bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The group later reunited and continued performing after its original break-up.

Acting career

He has acted in films including *The Sixth Sense*, *Ransom*, *Dreamcatcher*, *Righteous Kill*, *Zookeeper*, and the *Saw* franchise. He also appeared in the miniseries *Band of Brothers*. His longest-running television role is Detective Danny Reagan on *Blue Bloods*.

Other work

In addition to performing, Wahlberg has been credited as a film and television producer and has appeared in other entertainment-related projects. He is also described as a public speaker.