Donnie Wahlberg

Donald Edmond "Donnie" Wahlberg, Jr. (born August 17, 1969) is a multifaceted American artist known for his work as a singer-songwriter, actor, film producer, and record producer. He is the brother of fellow actor Mark Wahlberg and is married to comedian and actress Jenny McCarthy.

Donnie first gained fame as a founding member of the iconic boy band New Kids on the Block, which rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His most recognized television role is that of Detective Danny Reagan on the popular series Blue Bloods, a performance that earned him a nomination for the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actor in 2017. He has also portrayed memorable characters such as Donnie in the sitcom Return of the Mac, Det. Horst Cali in The Kill Point, Paul Rader in Runaway, and Det. Joel Stevens in Boomtown. His portrayal of Lt. C. Carwood Lipton in the acclaimed miniseries Band of Brothers showcased his acting range, leading writer Graham Yost to craft the role of Joel Stevens specifically for him after being impressed by his earlier work.

In addition to his scripted roles, Donnie has appeared in reality shows like Donnie Loves Jenny, Wahlburgers, and The Masked Singer. He serves as the narrator for HLN's true crime series Very Scary People and is the executive producer and narrator of Boston's Finest through his production company, Donnie D. Productions. His film work includes notable roles as Det. Eric Matthews in the Saw series, Shane in Zookeeper, and Vincent Grey in The Sixth Sense. Since 2011, he has also hosted "DDUB's R&B Back Rub," an internet radio show airing Friday nights on Cherry Tree Radio.