biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (October 2009) Donnie Wahlberg Wahlberg in 2008 Background information Birth name Donald Edmond Wahlberg, Jr. Born August 17, 1969 (1969-08-17) (age 41) Origin Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States Genres Pop Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer, actor Years active 1984–1994 (with NKOTB) 1995–present (solo and acting career) 2008–present (with NKOTB) Associated acts New Kids on the Block Donald Edmond "Donnie" Wahlberg, Jr. (born August 17, 1969) is an American singer, actor and film producer. He is a member of the popular 1980s and 1990s boy band New Kids on the Block. His work background includes music, feature films, and television. Donnie has had featured roles in the Saw films, The Sixth Sense, Boomtown and Righteous Kill, also appearing in the award-winning World War II miniseries Band of Brothers. He is also known for currently starring in the critically successful series Blue Bloods..