Actor: Mark Wahlberg
Age: 39
Role: Mickey ‘Irish’ Ward in The Fighter
Synopsis: The movie follows a determined pugilist whose career in the ring was shepherded by his loyal half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale) -- a hard-living boxer-turned-trainer whose own career in the ring was nearly sent down for the count due to drugs and crime.
Perennial underdog Irish Micky rebounded from a disheartening series of defeats to win both the WBU Intercontinental Lightweight title and the WBU Light Welterweight title thanks to a fierce combination of determination and hard work.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Wahlberg has not won a Golden Globe.
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: But he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for The Departed in 2006.
Awards For Role: The movie picked up Best Ensemble at the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards.
Critics: “While it's not a total knockout, The Fighter wins on points thanks to a strong ensemble cast and director David O. Russell's playful spirit behind the camera” - Film Journal International
“Mark Wahlberg's portrayal of former boxer Mickey Ward packs a riveting and powerful punch but it's the performances by the rest of the cast, including scene stealer Christian Bale that makes the film a winner.” - AOL Black Voices
“Wahlberg has the requisite tough physicality, but his emotional take on Micky is pleasingly delicate.” - Time Magazine.
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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