Donnie Wahlberg
A founding member of New Kids on the Block, Donnie Wahlberg makes pop music, performs for Blockheads and plays Danny Reagan in Boston Blue.
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- Born
- August 17, 1969 · Boston, Massachusetts
- Work
- Singer, songwriter, actor and producer
- Band
- Founding member of New Kids on the Block
- Breakout
- NKOTB’s late-1980s rise with Hangin’ Tough
Mini bio
Boston beginnings.
Donnie grew up in Dorchester, Boston, the eighth of nine children. At 15, his rapping caught the attention of Maurice Starr and Mary Alford, and he became the first member recruited for New Kids on the Block.
The New Kids story.
Formed in Boston in 1984, NKOTB found their breakthrough with Hangin’ Tough and songs such as “Please Don’t Go Girl” and “You Got It (The Right Stuff).” After splitting in 1994, the group publicly reunited in 2008 and released The Block. Their 2024 album Still Kids brought their first new studio album in 11 years.
A second life on screen.
Donnie built an acting career with films including The Sixth Sense and the Saw franchise, plus television work in Band of Brothers. He played Danny Reagan throughout Blue Bloods and carried the character into Boston Blue as both star and executive producer. He also hosts and executive produces Very Scary People.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2024Still KidsNew Kids on the Block member
- 1988Hangin’ ToughNew Kids on the Block member
Television
- 2025–presentBoston BlueDanny Reagan; executive producer
- 2025Very Scary LoversCo-host with Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg
- 2010–2024Blue BloodsDanny Reagan
Awards
Quotes
But I think my true purpose is music.Donnie Wahlberg, Boston Magazine
In a 2025 interview, he reflected on how he identifies as both a singer and an actor.
Trivia
- He began acting in first grade, long before his television career.
- His son Elijah calls him Donald.
- His brother Mark briefly belonged to the early version of New Kids on the Block.
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