Jim Wahlberg

James M. Wahlberg (born August 19, 1965) is an American film producer and screenwriter.

Early life Wahlberg was born in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, to Donald (1930–2008) and Alma Elaine Wahlberg (née Donnelly; 1942–2021). He is the fifth of nine children, with siblings Arthur, Paul, Robert, Tracey, Michelle, Debbie, Donnie, and Mark. As a young person, Jim was in-and-out of juvenile detention centers and became briefly homeless when he was twelve years old.

Career

Film and television Wahlberg followed in the footsteps of his brothers Mark and Donnie and entered the film industry through the creation of Wahl St. Productions, a film, television, and web content production company. Wahl St. Productions is credited for films such as The Circle of Addiction: A Different Kind of Tears (2018), If Only (2015), and What About the Kids? (2020). What About the Kids? showed the effects of addiction through the lens of a child. Wahlberg's films and documentaries aim to dissolve the stigma of addiction and substance abuse.

Walhberg is also known for being a personality on the A&E show Wahlburgers which took a deep dive into the lives and families behind the successful restaurant chain. In 2015, an exclusive Wahlburgers episode, aired the Festival of Families celebration in Philadelphia, where Jim and brothers Donnie and Mark met with Pope Francis, thus furthering Wahlberg's relationship with his faith.

Wahlberg is an executive producer of The Lookalike, starring Justin Long. He is credited as an executive producer on Wahl Street, a docu-series that aired in 2021 on HBO Max that followed his brother Mark Wahlberg's business interests. Jim was featured on the long-running Christian Broadcasting Network The 700 Club twice.

Writing Wahlberg wrote his first book in August 2020, debuting his memoir The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid's Story of Addiction and Redemption. The book summarizes the struggles of his drug addiction and the redemption story of his faith. The memoir debuted to praise from critics for its brutal honesty and transparent storytelling and was sold out on Amazon in the first week. Jim Caviezel wrote the foreword to the book.

Wahlberg is also the host of The Bottom Line, a podcast that highlights the stories of individuals and their struggles and eventual breakthroughs with addiction. In an interview with Raymond Arroyo for Eternal Word Television Network, Wahlberg opens up about his history of crime, abuse, and meeting Mother Teresa while in prison; he states "It was the absolute most defining moment in my life, it's the moment that everything changed for me."

Wahlberg currently serves as the executive director of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation (MWYF) which was created to improve the quality of life for inner-city kids.

Credits

Filmography Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2012 A Feeling from Within Producer Film 2014 The Lookalike Producer Feature film 2015 Instant Gratification Executive producer Short film If Only Writer / Producer Short film 2024 Out of the Ashes Director / Producer Film Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist Producer Documentary film 2025 Wired for Holiness: The Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis (aka Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality) Producer Documentary film

Podcast Year Title Role Ref. The Bottom Line Host