His siblings are: Arthur, James, Debbie, Paul, Michelle, Tracey, Robert and Mark. Donnie is also named after his father, making him a Jr.

Was always seen as the free-spirited, more earthy urban member of New Kids on the Block.

Donnie produced, arranged, mixed and co-wrote "Music for the People" and "You Gotta Believe" the 1991 and 1992 hit albums from brother Mark's group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - which included a #1 hit with "Good Vibrations" and a multi-platinum album for the former. He also worked on the successful 1999 solo releases for NKOTB's Joey McIntyre and Jordan Knight.

Wahlberg is current developing a TV project that would tell the teen band's story from his own point of view.

Appears opposite actor Tobin Bell several times, in both Saw sequels as well as the mini-series The Kill Zone.

His first movie Bullet (1996) with Mickey Rourke and late rap artist Tupac Shakur was deemed too bad to release, but was eventually given life after the surging rise of interest following Tupac's shooting death in September of 1996.

Shares a birthday with Robert De Niro and Sean Penn.

Was arrested on charges of first-degree arson for setting fire in a hallway with a bottle of alcohol at The Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (Which is also featured in the movie "The Insider" with Al Pacino). On April 10, 1991 he agreed to a reduced charge of second-degree criminal mischief and made public service ads about fire safety, drugs and drunk driving in return for an eventual dismissal of the charge. [27 March 1991]

He sang the song "The Right Combination" with 'Seiko Matsuda'

In 1999, during the teen pop revival, MTV tried to reunite the group and get them to perform on that years VMA's. All members were on board, except Jonathan - and so the performance didn't happen. In 2003, another attempt to coerce each of the boys to reunite was made for a one-night performance for the show "VH1's Bands Reunited." Jonathan this time agreed, as did Jordan - but Donnie, Joe and Danny all declined.

Lost 43 pounds for the role of Vincent Grey in The Sixth Sense (1999).

Brother of Mark Wahlberg and Robert Wahlberg.

Has two children with wife, Kim, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg (born March 4, 1993) and Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg (born August 20, 2001).

Originally called "Nynuk", the boy group eventually settled on the name New Kids On The Block after a rap song that Donnie had written for their debut album, which flopped upon initial release. However, the album would eventually sell over four million in response to the group's later popularity.

Grew up with former New Kids on the Block members, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, and Danny Wood.

Is of Swedish, Irish, German and French Canadian descent.

His first movie Bullet (1996) with Mickey Rourke and late rap artist Tupac Shakur was deemed too bad to release, but was eventually given life after the surging rise of interest following Tupac`s shooting death in September of 1996. Is of Swedish, Irish, German and French Canadian descent. Appears opposite actor Tobin Bell several times, in both Saw sequels as well as the mini-series The Kill Zone.

Wahlberg is current developing a TV project that would tell the teen band`s story from his own point of view.

In 1999, during the teen pop revival, MTV tried to reunite the group and get them to perform on that years VMA`s. All members were on board, except Jonathan - and so the performance didn`t happen. In 2003, another attempt to coerce each of the boys to reunite was made for a one-night performance for the show "VH1`s Bands Reunited." Jonathan this time agreed, as did Jordan - but Donnie, Joe and Danny all declined.

Donnie produced, arranged, mixed and co-wrote "Music for the People" and "You Gotta Believe" the 1991 and 1992 hit albums from brother Mark`s group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - which included a #1 hit with "Good Vibrations" and a multi-platinum album for the former. He also worked on the successful 1999 solo releases for NKOTB`s Joey McIntyre and Jordan Knight.

Originally called "Nynuk", the boy group eventually settled on the name New Kids On The Block after a rap song that Donnie had written for their debut album, which flopped upon initial release. However, the album would eventually sell over four million in response to the group`s later popularity.

Shares a birthday with Robert De Niro and Sean Penn

Was always seen as the free-spirited, more earthy urban member of New Kids on the Block.

Was arrested on charges of first-degree arson for setting fire in a hallway with a bottle of alcohol at The Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (Which is also featured in the movie "The Insider" with Al Pacino). On April 10, 1991 he agreed to a reduced charge of second-degree criminal mischief and made public service ads about fire safety, drugs and drunk driving in return for an eventual dismissal of the charge. [27 March 1991]

Lost 43 pounds for the role of Vincent Grey in The Sixth Sense (1999). He sang the song "The Right Combination" with `Seiko Matsuda` Grew up with former New Kids on the Block members, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, and Danny Wood.

Has two children with ex-wife, Kim, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg (born March 4, 1993) and Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg (born August 20, 2001). His siblings are: Arthur, James, Debbie, Paul, Michelle, Tracey, Robert and Mark. Donnie is also named after his father, making him a Jr. Brother of Mark Wahlberg and Robert Wahlberg.