Donnie Wahlberg, the star ofBlue Bloods, has had an unusual career but one that has earned him a significant net worth. A member of the large Wahlberg family and the eighth of nine children, Donnie Wahlberg had an interesting route to fame. Formerly best known asthe lead of New Kids on the Block, Wahlberg performed with the boy band until 1994. When they broke up, he followed his younger brother Mark’s footsteps into acting.His first notable role came in the 1996 Tupac ShakurBullet, which led to a string of smaller roles.

In 1999,Donnie Wahlberg appeared inThe Sixth Senseas Vincent Grey, which revealed a hidden range. While his career has never been quite as big as Mark’s, key parts inBand of Brothersand theSawfranchise, as well as a leading role inBlue Bloodsas Danny Reagan, have all combined for an impressive career. Wahlberg married Kimberly Fey in 1999 and had two children with her, Xavier and Elijah, before they divorced in 2008. In 2013, Wahlberg met Jenny McCarthy and the two quickly married in 2014 (viaPeople).

Donnie Wahlberg’s Net Worth

Wahlberg Has Around $25 Million

According toCelebrity Net Worth,Donnie Wahlberg has a net worth of $25 million. NKOTB would have been a big moneymaker for Wahlberg, with the band having sold more than 70,000,000 records over its lifetime (viaThe Columbus Dispatch). Most of his income has likely come fromBlue Bloods, which he starred in for 14 seasons. Reportedly, in early seasons, Wahlberg was paid $60,000 per episode, while in later seasons, he was paid $150,000 per episode. With 293 appearances in the series, that salary is likely a significant portion of his net worth.

Donnie and Mark also partnered with their older brother Paul Wahlberg to found “Wahlburgers”, a restaurant that specializes in burgers.

Donnie and Mark also partnered with their older brother Paul Wahlberg to found “Wahlburgers”, a restaurant that specializes in burgers. The franchise continues to open locations and this is likely a consistent source of income for Donnie as one of the investors (viaGreaterLongIsland).

Donnie Wahlberg’s Age & Height

Wahlberg Is A Leo And He’s Taller Than Mark

Donnie Wahlberg is 5' 10" onIMDbandCelebrity Heights, which puts him about two inches taller than his younger brother. He was born on June 21, 2025, making him 55 in the fall of 2024. As an August 17 baby, Wahlberg is a Leo, a fire sign.

Leo signs possess an innate confidence and flair for the dramatic, both characteristics Wahlberg exemplifies as a film and TV star, as well as the lead of a boy band. Their lives revolve around creative pursuits, and they have an entrepreneurial spirit, like, for instance, someone who is both a prolific actor and has helped found a burger chain.

Wahlburgerswas also a reality show that aired from 2014 to 2019 on A&E and followed the brothers as they began their restaurant business.

Donnie Wahlberg Once Faced 20 Years In Prison For First-Degree Arson

Wahlberg Set Fire To A Hotel Carpet

Known as the “bad boy” of NKOTB, Wahlberg and bandmate Danny Wood were partying at a hotel on June 20, 2025, amid New Kids on the Block’s success, when Wahlberg doused a hallway carpet with vodka and set it alight (viaWashington Examiner). Allegedly, the fire was set in retaliation after someone in the hotel complained about the noise.

Donnie Wahlberg was charged with first-degree arsonand faced 20 years in prison. However, the charge was reduced to misdemeanor criminal mischief, which was then dismissed after Wahlberg agreed to make public service videos on fire safety, drug abuse, and drunken driving.

What Donnie Wahlberg Is Up To Today

Wahlberg Will Collaborate With His Wife On A New Show

Donnie Wahlberg’s acting career has largely been focused on his fan-favorite role as Daniel Fitzgerald “Danny” Reagan inBlue Bloods, a role he has played for the show’s entire 14-season run. However,Blue Bloodsendedin 2024 and Wahlberg has not yet lined up a new acting role. His last movie appearance was way back in 2011 with the Kevin James comedyThe Zookeeper. Wahlberg is also the host of the true-crime docuseriesVery Scary People, taking a look at the crimes of infamous killers.

It was recently revealed thatVery Scary Peoplewill receive its own spinoff series,Very Scary Lovers, which he will host with his real-life wife, Jenny McCarthy.Of course, outside of the television world, Wahlberg’s music career is still going strong as he and his New Kids on the Block bandmates continue to tour around the world more than four decades after they first came on the scene.