Donnie Wahlberg is an American actor, producer, and singer, best known as a member of the popular boy band New Kids on the Block. Born on August 17, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, he gained fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of the group, which sold millions of records worldwide. In addition to his music career, Wahlberg has appeared in various television shows and films. He is particularly recognized for his role as Detective Danny Reagan on the CBS series Blue Bloods. Wahlberg is also involved in producing and has participated in reality television projects.