Marky Mark: 20 Nostalgic Photos of Young Mark Wahlberg in the 1990s

Mark Wahlberg (born June 5, 1971), formerly known by his stage name Marky Mark, is an American actor, producer, and former rapper. His work as a leading man spans the comedy, drama, and action genres. He has received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and nine Primetime Emmy Awards.

Wahlberg was born in Boston. As a youth, he took part in a number of violent and racially motivated attacks, resulting in a felony conviction. He gained fame as a member of the hip hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch in the 1990s, with whom he released the albums Music for the People (1991) and You Gotta Believe (1992). Wahlberg made his screen debut in Renaissance Man (1994) and had his first starring role in Fear (1996).

His truly breakthrough performance was as Eddie Adams, also known as Dirk Diggler, a porn actor, in the critically acclaimed film Boogie Nights (1997). This role significantly boosted his acting career. Wahlberg continued to build his filmography with roles in Traveller (1997), The Big Hit (1998), The Corruptor (1999), and Three Kings (1999).

The 1990s were a period of significant transformation for Mark Wahlberg, marked by his initial success in music, his eventual transition to acting, and the lingering shadow of his past controversies.