Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Fear’ Launched His Career With Forgotten Thriller

Mark Wahlberg often takes on complex characters, including those who operate outside the law. In films like Play Dirty, he plays Parker, a thief with a surprising sense of honor. He’s also portrayed outright villains, such as Daniel Lugo in Pain & Gain, a character who aggressively pursues his ambitions at others’ expense, and a thief in The Italian Job. Wahlberg frequently plays characters like cops and soldiers – seen in movies like The Departed, Spenser Confidential, and Max Payne – who are flawed but still try to do what’s right, often walking a difficult line.




