Mark Wahlberg is one of the most famous actors in the United States. Wahlberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 5, 1971. He rose to early fame as a member of the hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch in the 1990s, developing several albums. However, by the early 2000s, Wahlberg had transitioned full-time into acting, starring in several major action movies, including The Perfect Storm, Planet of the Apes, and The Italian Job, among others. By the late 2000s, Wahlberg had been nominated for several Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, including nominations for his roles in The Departed and The Fighter.