Restaurants & Bars

Mark Wahlberg Appears At Trumbull Wahlburgers

Hundreds of fans flocked to get a glimpse or selfie with the famous actor.

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TRUMBULL, CT — Actor and business owner Mark Wahlberg appeared at his family's chain restaurant Wahlburgers at the Trumbull mall Thursday evening.

Wahlberg is a co-owner of the restaurant chain along with brother and chef Paul Wahlberg and other brother Donnie. Large crowds flooded the mall to get a glimpse or a picture with the famous actor.

Mark Wahlberg has starred in several movies and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the 2006 movie "The Departed." He is also an executive producer on several HBO shows.

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Wahlburgers is in nearly 20 states. The Trumbull location is the only one in Connecticut. The restaurant chain and the Wahlberg family is the subject of an A&E reality TV show

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