Boston native Mark Wahlberg has made a fortune from his Hollywood career – around US$400 million to be exact. He got his start as a rapper, fronting the group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, before branching out into acting with 1994’s Renaissance Man.Then in the early 2000s he starred in big-budget action films, including The Perfect Storm and Planet of the Apes. As the protagonist of the Transformers film series, Wahlberg was 2017’s highest-paid American actor.
American actor Mark Wahlberg starred in the Transformers films, among others. Photo: SCMP Archive
As an executive producer, he is responsible for five successful HBO series, including Entourage and Boardwalk Empire, and also co-owns the casual dining chain Wahlburgers with his brother, Paul, the restaurant’s head chef. Mark received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.
Mark Wahlberg started out as a rapper, then went into acting, and has produced several successful TV shows too. Photo: @markwahlberg/Instagram
Given his huge success, it’s no surprise the star has real estate to match. And a sprawling Beverly Hills compound that formerly belonged to the actor and was featured in Entourage has just gone on the market with a list price of US$28.5 million. With 0.7 hectares (1.7 acres) of grounds, the gated estate features 13,000 sq ft of living space and 1,000 sq ft of decks from which to take in the stunning panoramic city views.
Mark Wahlberg’s estate was featured in the TV show Entourage and is on the market for US$28.5 million. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
Bi-fold glass doors provide seamless indoor/outdoor living at Mark Wahlberg’s Beverly Hills mansion. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
One of the main bedrooms at Mark Wahlberg’s house. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
Mark Wahlberg’s kitchen is light and airy and has great views. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
The high ceilings and unobstructed windows and glass walls provide plenty of natural light. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
Mark Wahlberg’s screening room is spacious, luxurious – and even has its own fireplace. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
A stand-alone gym gives Mark Wahlberg plenty of workout space. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
The resort-style pool features waterfalls and a grotto. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate Deals
The immense estate includes 0.8 hectares and 13,000 sq ft of living space. Photo: Top Ten Real Estate DealsFamous for its Rodeo Drive shopping district and many celebrity homes, Beverly Hills residents include Jennifer Aniston, Jack Nicholson, Ashton Kutcher and Katy Perry.