New Kids on the Block star Donnie Wahlberg and Hollywood A-list brother Mark are the youngest of nine siblings. But it's not just the famous brothers who pack some serious star power, several other Wahlberg kids have made an impact on screen as actors, producers and writers, while others have avoided the limelight entirely.
Read on to find out more about the famous family, and the kids who are starring as the next generation of Wahlberg's on screen...
© WireImage for Bragman Nyman CafaDebbie Wahlberg sadly passed away in 2003
Debbie Wahlberg
The oldest Wahlberg sibling Debbie was born on 8 July 1960, the first of nine children born to Alma and Donald Wahlberg.
She sadly passed on 2 September 2003, the same day that Mark welcomed his daughter Ella. The actor celebrated his daughter's birthday with a post on Instagram, calling the occasion "bittersweet" and his older sister Debbie, Ella's "guardian angel".
© Ron Galella Collection via GettyMichelle Wahlberg is older sister of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg
Michelle Wahlberg
Michelle Wahlberg was the second of the nine siblings, born on 12 November 1961. She largely stayed out of the spotlight and preferred a private life away from Hollywood.
She sadly passed at the age of 58 on 10 December 2019.
© Getty Images for Samira's NetworArthur Wahlberg has also inherited a talent for the screen
Arthur Wahlberg
Arthur is the oldest brother of the Wahlberg family. He was born on 17 June 1963. He's worked as an actor and writer, as well as a location manager on two short films. Arthur has been in a long-term relationship with Jennifer Gjulameti.
He started his acting career in the 2010s, most recently starring in 2025 drama Beyond Detention. According to his IMDb, he has three projects currently in the works, including horror movie Abandoned Ones.
© Getty Images for WahlburgersPaul Wahlberg works as a professional chef
Paul Wahlberg
Born on 20 March 1964, Paul Wahlberg works as a professional chef and appeared alongside his brothers Mark and Donnie on Wahlburgers between 2014 and 2019.
He's also been credited as additional crew on two of his brother's blockbuster hits, The Happening and Max Payne, bringing his cheffing skills to the set. Paul is married and has two children, Ethan and Madison.
© Johnny NunezJim Wahlberg's son has also gone into show business
Jim Wahlberg
James 'Jim' Wahlberg was born on 19 August 1965. His first screen credit came as a producer on 2012's A Feeling from Within, while his most recent project Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality was released in 2025.
Jim has been married to Bennie Gonzalez since 1988 and is a father of three. His son Jeff has also worked on screen, starring in three episodes of Euphoria and five episodes of The Girl from Plainville.
© Getty ImagesTheir sister Tracey keeps out of the spotlight
Tracey Wahlberg
Tracey Wahlberg is one of the most private of the Wahlberg siblings. Born 16 January 1967, she is the sixth Wahlberg child.
© Getty Images for Churchill DownsRobert Wahlberg is the youngest Wahlberg, apart from Donnie and Mark
Robert Wahlberg
Aside from Mark and Donnie, Robert Wahlberg is the youngest of the Wahlberg family, born on 18 December 1967. He married Gina Santangelo on 25 September 1994 and the couple have two children.
He has also found success as an actor, credits in films like The Departed, Mystic River and Lies Gone Viral. He's also worked as a producer on Wahlburgers and Boston's Finest.
