Age: 39
Occupation: Actor
Previous TIME 100 appearances: 0
His transition from model-rapper to serious actor and Hollywood megaproducer seems nearly complete. His latest film, The Fighter, was critically acclaimed and earned relative unknown Melissa Leo an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. If that's not enough, there's also the fact that as an executive producer Mark Wahlberg has his hand in numerous hit TV shows including Entourage, Boardwalk Empire and In Treatment.