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Donnie Wahlberg, actor
Actor

Donnie Wahlberg: Movies & Box Office

films
25
on screen
1989–2024
box office
$188M
Born
August 17, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Full name
Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Singer-songwriter, Actor, Producer
Years active
1984-present
Spouses
Kim Fey, Jenny McCarthy
Children
2
Biggest hits

The Best Donnie Wahlberg Movies

The films of Donnie Wahlberg that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Saw II (2005) leads with $148M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Donnie Wahlberg's Career in Numbers

Donnie Wahlberg's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Donnie Wahlberg works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bullet (1996) to Kings of South Beach (2007), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Donnie Wahlberg Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 5
  2. 2000s 11

The 2000s were Donnie Wahlberg's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Donnie Wahlberg Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Mystery 2
  • Horror 2
  • Crime 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Action 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Donnie Wahlberg has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of mystery (2).

Donnie Wahlberg Career Milestones

First film
Bullet 1996
Biggest box office hit
Saw II $148M worldwide
Newest film
Kings of South Beach 2007
25 credits

Donnie Wahlberg Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Donnie Wahlberg is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Donnie Wahlberg Movies as an Actor

16
  1. 2007 Dead Silence (2007) movie poster Dead Silence Mystery
  2. 2007 Kings of South Beach (2007) movie poster Kings of South Beach as Andy Burnett · Tv movie
  3. 2006 Making of Saw II (2006) movie poster Making of Saw II Horror
  4. 2006 Annapolis (2006) movie poster Annapolis Drama
  5. 2006 The Path to 9/11 (2006) movie poster The Path to 9/11 as Kirk', CIA operative · Drama
  6. 2005 Full Disclosure Report (2005) movie poster Full Disclosure Report as Detective Eric Matthews · Crime
  7. 2005 Saw II (2005) movie poster Saw II Mystery
  8. 2002 Triggermen (2002) movie poster Triggermen as Terry Malloy · Action
  9. 2001 Diamond Men (2001) movie poster Diamond Men Drama
  10. 2001 Band of Brothers (2001) movie poster Band of Brothers as C. Carwood Lipton · Drama
  11. 2000 Bullfighter (2000) movie poster Bullfighter as Chollo · Comedy
  12. 1999 Purgatory (1999) movie poster Purgatory as Deputy Glen / Billy the Kid · Fantasy
  13. 1998 Body Count (1998) movie poster Body Count as Booker · Thriller
  14. 1998 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998) movie poster The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as Mr. Grey · Crime
  15. 1997 Black Circle Boys (1997) movie poster Black Circle Boys as Greggo · Horror
  16. 1996 Bullet (1996) movie poster Bullet as Big Balls · Drama

Donnie Wahlberg in Documentaries & Specials

9
  1. 2024 Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands (2024) movie poster Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands as Self · Documentary
  2. 2017 Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies (2017) movie poster Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies as Self - Co-narrator · Documentary
  3. 2015 Tooken (2015) movie poster Tooken as Himself · Action
  4. 2012 NKOTBSB: Live at the O2 Arena (2012) movie poster NKOTBSB: Live at the O2 Arena as Self · Music
  5. 2008 1½ Ritter - Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde (2008) movie poster 1½ Ritter - Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde as Himself · Adventure
  6. 2001 The Making of ‘Band of Brothers’ (2001) movie poster The Making of ‘Band of Brothers’ as Self · Documentary
  7. 1990 New Kids On The Block Step by Step (1990) movie poster New Kids On The Block Step by Step as Himself · Music
  8. 1989 New Kids On The Block: Hangin’ Tough Live (1989) movie poster New Kids On The Block: Hangin’ Tough Live as Self
  9. 1989 New Kids On The Block: Hangin’ Tough (1989) movie poster New Kids On The Block: Hangin’ Tough as Self
Biography

Who Is Donnie Wahlberg?

Donnie Wahlberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr., known popularly as Donnie Wahlberg, is a multi-talented individual known for his contributions as a singer-songwriter, actor, and producer. Born on August 17, 1969, Wahlberg rose to fame as a founding member of the renowned boy band 'New Kids on the Block'. His artistic ventures are not limited to music as he ventured into acting, featuring in popular movies like 'Saw', 'Zookeeper, 'Dreamcatcher', 'The Sixth Sense', 'Righteous Kill', and 'Ransom'. His role as Carwood Lipton in the World War II mini-series 'Band of Brothers' garnered him widespread acclaim. As a TV actor, he has starred in 'Boomtown' and 'Danny Reagan' in 'Blue Bloods'. Wahlberg's achievements include a couple of Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Wahlberg embarked his career with the late '80s/early '90s boy band, New Kids on the Block. His brothers Mark, Robert, and Paul Wahlberg are also notable figures in the entertainment and culinary world. Apart from his singing and acting career, Wahlberg has also established himself as a successful producer. He has produced and starred in different shows like 'Rock This Boat', 'Donnie Loves Jenny', 'Return of the Mac', and the reality series 'Wahlburgers'. Despite becoming a famous personality, Wahlberg described himself as a 'character actor' as opposed to being a 'movie star' like his brother Mark. He has had a rollercoaster personal life with a previous arson charge, two marriages, and being a father to two kids.

Works with

Who Donnie Wahlberg Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Donnie Wahlberg shares the most films with. Richard Loncraine comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Shawnee Smith (2).

FAQ

Donnie Wahlberg: Questions & Answers

How many movies Donnie Wahlberg has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Donnie Wahlberg been in?

Donnie Wahlberg is credited on 25 films, from 1989 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Donnie Wahlberg's highest-grossing movie?

Saw II (2005) is Donnie Wahlberg's biggest box office hit, with $148M worldwide, ahead of Dead Silence (2007) ($22.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Donnie Wahlberg's movies have made $188M.

Donnie Wahlberg's biggest hits

How old is Donnie Wahlberg?

Donnie Wahlberg is 57 years old, born on August 17, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..

What is Donnie Wahlberg's newest movie?

The most recent film on Donnie Wahlberg's filmography is Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands (2024), in the role of Self.

Who does Donnie Wahlberg work with most often?

Donnie Wahlberg shares the most films with Richard Loncraine (2 films), Shawnee Smith (2 films) and Darren Lynn Bousman (2 films).

The Best Donnie Wahlberg Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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