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Famous as :
ActorBirth Name :
Mark Robert Michael WahlbergBirth Date :
June 05, 1971Birth Place :
Dorchester, Massachusetts, USAClaim to fame :
As Eddie Adams/Dirk Diggler in "Boogie Nights" (1997)
Mark Wahlberg's Daughter Pushes Him to Marry Rhea Durham
May 14, 2009 01:05:49Previously sharing his wedding plans to the press, Mark Wahlberg is said being pushed by daughter Ella Rae to marry his longtime partner Rhea Durham. "Ella is very smart," an insider tells In Touch Weekly. "She wanted to know why dad and mom weren't married." It is Ella's question that forces Mark to finally make plans to marry Rhea after eight years together.
"It took him a while to get used to the idea of getting married," the insider continues. "But now he can't wait for them to become man and wife."
Videos of Real Sarah Palin on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Weekend Update'
October 20, 2008 09:10:12Tina Fey may have raised the rating for "Saturday Night Live" with her impersonation of Sarah Palin in recent weeks, but the real senator scored the best rating in 14 years. After a confirmation over the weekend, Palin as herself appeared on the sketch show, joined by Fey, Alec Baldwin and Mark Wahlberg.
The skit, first introduced by the so called representative of Palin, requested the journalists who attended the 'press conference' to be "seriously cool". Fey then came in as Palin, answering some questions from the press such as her view on John McCain's final debate with opponent Barack Obama. Fey said of Obama, "His words are smooth when he's talking, he's like an angel whispering in your ear. He makes John McCain sound like a garbage truck unloading trash at a landfill."
Mark Wahlberg Gives Update on August 2009 Wedding Plans
October 15, 2008 02:10:24Previously telling the press he and model fiancee Rhea Durham have been talking about hosting an August 2009 wedding, Mark Wahlberg gives update about what kind of ceremony he would have. Sharing more details, he told US Weekly at the Hollywood premiere of his latest film "Max Payne" Monday, October 13, the upcoming nuptials will be very intimate.
"Catholic church, small, family only, no media!" the movie hunk told the publication. "And there will be no wedding pictures sold to any magazines!"
'Max Payne' Hits Hollywood With Premiere
October 14, 2008 02:10:01The live-action adaptation of popular 2001 video game "Max Payne" has rolled down its red carpet in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in celebration of its Hollywood premiere. The special event was held on Monday, October 13, evening and saw many of its stars as well as celebrity guests walking down the red carpet.
Joining director John Moore for the special occasion was the leading man Mark Wahlberg. The 37-year-old actor arrived to the premiere accompanied by his actress fiancee Rhea Durham. Aside from Wahlberg, other cast ensemble spotted at the event included Mila Kunis, Chris O'Donnell, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Amaury Nolasco, Marianthi Evan and Donal Logue.
Actor Mark Wahlberg Confirms August 2009 Wedding
October 14, 2008 11:10:49After mounting talks of a wedding, Mark Wahlberg has finally confirmed he will marry his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his children, Rhea Durham, August next year. Though so, the actor doesn't mention the exact date and venue.
Entertainment Tonight broke the news after being told by Mark during a press conference for his latest flick "Max Payne" Sunday, October 12, he and the model have been talking about holding a nuptials next August. On why he and Rhea pick the month, Mark simply said, "It's a good month."
Name of Mark Wahlberg's Third Child Unveiled
October 01, 2008 01:10:29The third child of actor Mark Wahlberg and his model girlfriend Rhea Durham has been born on September 16, 2008, but it wasn't until recently that the baby's name is revealed, with a source in the know claimed the baby boy is named Brendan Joseph. No official statement just yet from Mark and his people.
Mark and Rhea have been dating since 2001. She gave birth to Brendan in Los Angeles and he
weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces at time of birth. In addition to him, Mark and Rhea are also parents to son Michael and daughter Ella Rae. Having been together for years and had three children together, Mark previously stated he and Rhea are planning to tie the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in the summer of 2009.
Mark Wahlberg's Fiancee Rhea Durham Gives Birth to Baby Boy
September 20, 2008 11:09:39Rhea Durham, the fiancee of actor Mark Wahlberg, has given birth to their third child together Tuesday, September 16 in Los Angeles, US Weekly reports. No further details of the newborn baby boy, including a name, have been released. He joins the couple's two other children; son Michael and daughter Ella Rae.
Rumors of a pregnancy began sparking in early April this year. Mark and Rhea remained mum until he took the initiative, confirming her pregnancy and the baby's sex in June.
Stars Turned Up for 'Entourage' Season 5 Premiere
September 04, 2008 01:09:44Nearly entering its fifth season on this coming Sunday, September 7, HBO original series "Entourage" threw down season 5 premiere event at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on Wednesday, September 3. Joining the celebration were many of the Hollywood A-list celebrities and others.
Most of the series' cast ensemble, including Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Jeremy Piven, Rex Lee, Jerry Ferrara and Perrey Reeves, arrived in their best possible suits or dresses and posed for the press. They were also joined by executive producer, Mark Wahlberg and writer Doug Ellin.
Mark Wahlberg to Guest Star on HBO's 'Entourage'
August 07, 2008 01:08:36Having some movie projects in the pipeline while at the same time also waiting in anticipation for the birth of his third child, Mark Wahlberg won't waste time doing nothing. He's adding more task into his agenda, making a cameo appearance in the HBO's comedy series "Entourage."
Often starring in action movies and serving as the series' executive producer, the hunk will have his comedy skills being tested as he's been tapped to shoot a scene with the project's greatest treasure Jeremy Piven who plays as rambunctious Hollywood agent Ari Gold. "I did one other cameo in the ('Entourage') pilot but I didn't get to do a scene with Jeremy Piven," Wahlberg said about him making a cameo appearance on the series' fifth season. "This time it's me and Piven going at it, so it was fun."
Mark Wahlberg Reveals Third Child's Due Date and Wedding Plans
July 28, 2008 04:07:24News on his partner Rhea Durham's third pregnancy was first revealed in late April and the sex of the baby she's carrying was outed in late June amidst talks of their wedding plans. In his best attempt to clear the things up surrounding his forthcoming third child and his plans to wed the model, Mark Wahlberg breaks his silence to US Weekly, opens up about their planned big day and her due date.
Durham is set to give birth to their third child, a boy, "around the third of September," he told the magazine at Comic-Con in San Diego Thursday, July 24. "Mommy has had enough of daddy being away for work!" he added.
Details of Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham's Upcoming Wedding Unveiled
June 27, 2008 11:06:40That Mark Wahlberg and his model girlfriend Rhea Durham are getting hitched after the birth of their third child, it's no longer a secret. And following the actor's revelation of their planned wedding, a source close to the pair has outed details of the forthcoming big day.
An unnamed insider was quoted by In Touch Weekly as saying, Mark and Rhea "are planning to spring the wedding on most of their pals." The insider continued saying, "They're going to invite people over for a pool party and surprise them with the wedding."
Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham to Marry After the Birth of Child No. 3
June 14, 2008 12:06:14Have been expecting the arrival of their third child together, it won't be until the baby is born that Mark Wahlberg and his longtime girlfriend, Rhea Durham, will take a walk down the aisle. The actor has revealed that he and the model will tie the knot after she gives birth to the baby she's carrying.
"She wants to wait until after the baby. We've been very fortunate. We've waited and worked hard to really strengthen our relationship. We want it right," Wahlberg told People Thursday, June 12 in Boston. "We're ready. I'm ready. She's been ready, but I think you know, we both come from broken homes and we want to succeed."
Mark Wahlberg's Model Girlfriend Rhea Durham Pregnant with Third Child
June 10, 2008 01:06:22Already have one son and one daughter, Mark Wahlberg and his longtime girlfriend, model Rhea Durham, are about to add at least one more child into their expanding family. The actor has confirmed he and Rhea are expecting their third child together.
Wahlberg shared the news to People in L.A. Monday, June 9 amidst promoting his new film, "The Happening". Furthermore revealed he and Rhea won't stop at three, the movie star went on saying, "When the kids are good, we want eight or nine. When they're bad, we [want] to stop at three."
Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham Expecting Child No. 3
April 24, 2008 12:04:16Congratulation to Mark Wahlberg and his fiancee Rhea Durham who are waiting in anticipation for their third child together. The couple, who have been engaged for four years, are expected to welcome the new addition to the family later this fall.
"Mark is thrilled to be having another baby," a friend of the actor told OK! Magazine. "He is an amazing dad, and his two children are his world. He always used to joke about wanting at least a dozen kids, but it looks like he wasn't joking after all."
Leonardo DiCaprio to Play Support to Mark Wahlberg?
February 27, 2008 03:02:46The three-time Academy Award-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio is said to be playing opposite another Hollywood A-list actor Mark Wahlberg in a remake film of the 2006 documentary film "Cocaine Cowboys". According to PageSix.com, the latter actor has managed to persuade the star of "Blood Diamond" to take a supporting role in the yet untitled film "Untitled Jon Roberts Project".
On playing in the film, a movie insider revealed that the co-star of Claire Danes in "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" "is excited about the opportunity to play the airplane pilot who travels with Mark's character to obtain kilos of cocaine from Pablo Escobar." Aside from the reports that the character he is portraying would not be a leading role, further details about the 33-year-old actor's character in the film has yet to be known.
Paramount Teams Up Peter Berg With Ex-Rapper Mark Wahlberg
January 18, 2008 02:01:23Picking up a yet untitled movie "Untitled Jon Robert Project", Paramount Pictures signed "Four Brothers" actor Mark Wahlberg to star in the movie. According to Variety, the rapper turned model turned actor is set to portray the leading character, Jon Robert whose life was chronicled in the documentary "Cocaine Cowboys".
In the project that is based on the rise and fall international drug dealer Jon Roberts who served a decade in jail for his crimes after he was turned in by his partner, Wahlberg will also serve as a producer with Sarah Aubrey and Stephen Levinson as well as Peter Berg. Aside from being the producer, Berg is also signed to be the film director.
Mark Wahlberg to Topline Max Payne Movie
November 10, 2007 11:11:09On his way to get involved in gun-banging action once again after "Shooter", Mark Wahlberg is currently in negotiations to assume the titular role in 20th Century Fox's new film project "Max Payne", Variety has reported.
A live-action adaptation of the bestselling Rockstar video game, pic finds Payne as a cop who is haunted by the tragic loss of his family and has little regard for rules as he investigates a series of mysterious murders. He, however, later finds himself up against an adversary bent on destroying him and the streets he protects.
Zooey Deschanel Witnesses "The Happening"
May 31, 2007 01:05:07
The "Elf" actress, Zooey Deschanel, is willing to witness "The Happening", thus signed on to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in the M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming film project.
Of thriller genre, "The Happening", which is co-financed by India's UTV, revolves around a family who must survive a natural global environmental crisis that presents a large-scale threat to humanity. Deschanel, meanwhile, is slated to portray the female lead role.
Strange "Happening" Occurs Around Mark Wahlberg
March 30, 2007 12:03:57
High in demand after his stellar performance in "The Departed", Mark Wahlberg has delightfully been picked up to topline 20th Century Fox's paranoia thriller "The Happening", the studio has announced.
Co-financed by India's UTV, the project revolves around a family who is on the run from a natural crisis that presents a large-scale threat to humanity. Onboard to direct is "The Village" helmer M. Night Shyamalan who penned the flick's original script and successfully sold it to Fox.
Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon Laud "The Fighter"
February 14, 2007 02:02:05
The two striking hunks from "The Departed" are back, only they are brothers now.
Yes, Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon are both positive to highlight a biopic titled "The Fighter" as boxer "Irish" Mickey Ward and his trainer brother Dick Eklund, respectively.
More "Departed" Sequel Details from Mark Wahlberg
February 08, 2007 12:02:56
Continues to provide interesting info on the follow-up to his latest vehicle "The Departed", Mark Wahlberg has eagerly given Empire Magazine several additional details about the project, notably on progress to attach Robert De Niro in as a key character.
"They're talking about bringing in De Niro to play a senator or a congressman," the actor spilled the bean. "You know, the corruption obviously going deeper and higher up the ranks - reaching up the political chain. So it'll be fun. And if it's a success, they're gonna do a prequel and bring everyone back... make it a trilogy."
Scarlett Johansson Gets Back in the Dating Saddle Again?!
February 01, 2007 02:02:25
Scarlett Johansson has become a hot commodity in Hollywood following her split with boyfriend Josh Hartnett. The movie darling, who previously was reported dating Justin Timberlake after making an appearance on his music video, has reportedly been spotted having a private lunch with Mark Wahlberg.
Rumors on the street say Scarlett had a cozy lunch with the actor in a Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday Jan 26th.
The 79th Annual Academy Awards Contenders Announced
January 24, 2007 10:01:02
Closer to the peak of the award season, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has officially issued list of nominations for its prestigious Academy Awards, revealed by its President Sid Ganis and actress Salma Hayek yesterday, January 23, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California.
Though gave musical drama "Dreamgirls" eight nominations which thus made the flick the top scorer in the list, the organization surprisingly cast out the DreamWorks release from Best Picture slot, lining up "Babel", "The Departed", "Little Miss Sunshine", "The Queen", and "Letters from Iwo Jima" for the category instead.
The 41st Annual NSFC Awards Recipients Announced
January 08, 2007 11:01:56
One of the most well respected professional film critics groups in North America that is also the U.S representative in the FIPRESCI, the National Society of Film Critics has finally come out with the list of winners for its NSFC Awards this year as the members celebrate the event for the 41st time.
Making a totally different choice from other fellow critics in taking Best Picture pick, the organization surprisingly bestowed the title to Spanish-language fantasy film "Pan's Labyrinth" while generating the same favor in naming "An Inconvenient Truth" the Best Non-Fiction Film.
The 2006 BSFC Awards Winners
December 12, 2006 12:12:20
Honoring those that "offer outstanding film programming", the Boston Society of Film Critics proudly announced the recipients of its BSFC Awards for year 2006 on Sunday night, December 10.
Though staying with the majority on who the best actor and actress of 2006 are by naming Forest Whitaker of "The Last King of Scotland" and Helen Mirren of "The Queen" in those respective categories, the group really made different selections from other award events this time as it bestowed most honors to "The Departed" instead.
Michael Pena to Star in "Shooter"
April 24, 2006 02:04:21
His many movie credits and lots of experience in performing various characters have given Michael Pena more than enough provisions to take "Shooter" as his next film project.
There in the political thriller, he will play opposite Mark Wahlberg who's been set to portray an ace marksman who is framed for a presidential assassination he was trying to prevent. He is forced to go on the run while trying to track down the real killer and find out who betrayed him. As of Pena, he will play the nemesis of Wahlberg's character.
"Shooter" to Begin Filming on June 12 in Vancouver
April 05, 2006 04:04:53
Filming on "Shooter", as that reported by Hollywood North Report, will be begun. And so, all the people behind the film project are kept busy with various preparations as filming reportedly will begin on June 12 in Vancouver through August 30 at Lionsgate Studios.
"Shooter" is a drama thriller flick based on Stephen Hunter's novel "Point of Impact". Cast on board is Mark Wahlberg.
Mark Wahlberg Is A Dad Again
March 29, 2006 11:03:16
Actor-singer Mark Wahlberg is a dad again after his longtime girlfriend Rhea Durham gave birth to a baby boy, Wahlberg's representatives confirmed.
Durham, a model, gave birth on March 22 in a Los Angeles hospital. The happy couple reportedly named their son Michael after Wahlberg's father.
Mark Wahlberg Owns the 'Night'
February 07, 2006 01:02:19Following the footstep of his fellow actor Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg reportedly has joined the cast of the forthcoming drama "We Own the Night." With 2929 Productions gives hand at financing, the shooting of the film will begin next month in New York.
Directed by James Gray from his own script, "We Own the Night" is set against the turbulent world of Russian organized crime and an embattled NYC Police Department in the 1980s. A Russian narcotics gang has a hit list of NYPD officers and it is up to Joseph, a nightclub manager to save his brother Bobby and father who are next on this list.
Stars to Host the Golden Globe Awards Nominations
December 09, 2005 04:12:05As the awards season is coming, many are busy welcoming the annual celebration. As of British actress Kate Beckinsale, she has been tapped to host the 2006 Golden Globe Awards Nominations announcement alongside pals Mark Wahlberg and funnyman Steve Carell.
The threesome will have to wake up early to read out the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's picks for US film and TV honors next week. To notice, the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 16.
