Mark Wahlberg

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mark-wahlberg

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Mark Wahlberg born?June 5, 1971
2. Where was Mark Wahlberg born?Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts
3. What is the breakthrough acting role?Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights (1997)
4. What is the notable television productions?Entourage, Boardwalk Empire, Ballers
5. Who is Mark Wahlberg?Mark Wahlberg is an actor, producer, and former rapper from Boston, USA.
6. How did Mark Wahlberg start his career?He first became famous as the frontman of the hip hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, then moved into acting.

Choreography: The art of designing and arranging dance movements, often seen in music videos.
Biopic: A film that tells the life story of a real person.
Versatility: The ability to perform many different types of roles or tasks effectively.
Entrepreneurship: The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks.