Donnie Wahlberg has been entertaining his fans for nearly four decades.
The 54-year-old made his mark in the entertainment industry in the 1980s as a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB).
Since then, Donnie has expanded his career horizons, adding actor, producer, reality TV star, and entrepreneur to his resume.
These days, Donnie’s most notable work is his role as NYPD detective Danny Reagan on the hit CBS police drama Blue Bloods.
Mark Wahlberg’s brother has earned an impressive net worth of $25 million through his work in the entertainment industry.
Here’s how Donnie earned his fortune
Donnie Wahlberg earned his millions through hard work and a diverse background
Donnie has maintained a steady cash flow and thriving career since he first arrived on the scene.
After setting up bank as one-fifth of NKOTB, Donnie tried his hand at acting, taking on the role of Vincent Gray in the hit film The Sixth Sense alongside Bruce Willis.
A few years later, Donnie starred in Band of Brothers, followed by roles in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s horror film Dreamcatcher, the Saw series, and several other small roles.
In 2010, Donnie won the role of Detective Danny Reagan on Blue Bloods and he is currently starring in his 14th season.
Donnie has also appeared many times on reality television. He teamed up with several of his brothers, Paul and Mark, and his late mother, Alma, to produce and star in the A&E series Wahlbergers.
Burger chain Wahlburgers was an instant success with more than 90 locations and is now estimated to be worth up to $400 million.
Donnie joined his wife, Jenny McCarthy, in another reality television show, Donnie Loves Jenny, which aired on A&E for three seasons from 2015 to 2016.
Donnie also produces NKOTB’s reality series, Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block, through the Wahlberg brothers’ production company Work Baby Productions.
Donnie Wahlberg’s personal life
When Donnie isn’t busy with his professional career, the multi-talented entertainer and businessman has plenty to keep himself busy.
Donnie is the father of two sons, Xavier and Elijah, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Kimberly Fey.
Donnie is also stepfather to Jenny McCarthy’s 21-year-old son Evan, whom she shares with ex-husband, John Asher.
As Donnie writes in his Instagram bio, he describes himself as “a husband, father, actor, singer, producer, director, Bostonian, human being, and global defender of BH (AKA Blockhead) Love”.