Mark Wahlberg

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Characters played by Mark Wahlberg

Dignam — The Departed (2006)

A seasoned and abrasive Sergeant in the Massachusetts State Police Special Investigation Unit. Dignam works alongside Captain Queenan to recruit and manage undercover agents targeting Costello's organization. After Queenan's murder, he is suspended following a confrontation with Sullivan. Despite his suspension, he later investigates Queenan's files, discovers the truth about Costello's FBI cooperation, and ultimately executes Sullivan at Costigan's funeral.

John — Ted 2 (2015)

Same as John Bennett, listed separately for sequel continuity.

Dusty — Daddy's Home 2 (2017)

Same character as Dusty Mayron, referred to by first name in sequel.

Dan Morgan — The Family Plan 2 (2025)

Former elite assassin turned suburban car salesman protecting his family.

Cade Yeager — Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

Inventor and father figure who allies with Autobots to protect Earth from threats.

John Bennett — Ted (2012)

Adult version of John, Ted's lifelong best friend navigating adulthood and relationships.

Charlie Croker — The Italian Job (2003)

Mastermind thief who plans and executes high-stakes gold heists with precision and charisma.

Detective Terry Hoitz — The Other Guys (2010)

Terry Hoitz is a hot-tempered NYPD detective partnered with Allen Gamble after accidentally shooting a baseball star at the World Series. Eager to replace fallen celebrity detectives, he reluctantly follows Allen into the Ershon investigation. His anger damages his relationship with Francine, but he ultimately helps stop the embezzlement and marries her.

Parker — Play Dirty (2025)

Parker is a professional thief and the central figure of the story. After Zen betrays and kills Philly and the other thieves, Parker survives, organizes a new crew, pursues the stolen treasure, and ultimately destroys the genuine figurehead. He avenges Philly and delivers jewels to Grace before returning to crime with Grofield.

Eddie Adams / Dirk Diggler — Boogie Nights (1997)

Eddie Adams is a high-school dropout from Torrance who becomes the porn performer Eddie Adams / Dirk Diggler after meeting Jack Horner. His charisma and physical reputation make him a star, but cocaine, jealousy, and violent mood swings lead to his firing, financial desperation, and eventual reconciliation with Jack Horner.

Dusty Mayron — Daddy's Home (2015)

Free-spirited biological father and Sara's ex-husband.

Bobby Shatford — The Perfect Storm (2000)

A rookie fisherman aboard the Andrea Gail and Christina's boyfriend, Bobby tries to repair the ship's broken radio antenna after the storm disables communications. When the vessel overturns, he is the only crew member to escape the living quarters, but he later disappears at sea while imagining Christina comforting him.

Career Overview

Mark Wahlberg has 132 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Spenser Confidential Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Departed, Ted 2, Daddy's Home 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
132
Birth Date
1971-06-05
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q164119), public domain (CC0).