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Papale was a standout special teams star for the Bell, who played at Philadelphia's JFK Stadium. [2] Mark Wahlberg was shorter (5'8") than Vince Papale, who stood at 6'2" while playing for the Eagles. Mark Wahlberg was closer to Vince Papale's high-school height of 5'7". [3] Vince Papale's first wife did leave him, leaving a similar note.
Papale, who earned the nickname "Rocky" (after the Sylvester Stallone character) while playing with the Eagles, is the subject of the Disney movie Invincible, with Mark Wahlberg portraying him. In addition, Papale's legend was cited as a factor in the Eagles' signing of construction foreman/tight end Jeff Thomason for 2005's Super Bowl XXXIX. [3]
Vince Papale: The Departed: Staff Sergeant Sean Dignam 2007 Shooter: Bob Lee Swagger: We Own the Night: Captain Joe Grusinsky Also producer 2008 The Happening: Elliot Moore [10] Max Payne: Max Payne [11] 2009 The Lovely Bones: Jack Salmon [12] 2010 Date Night: Holbrooke Grant [13] The Other Guys: Detective Terry Hoitz [14] The Fighter: Micky ...
Wahlberg had more films lined up following The Departed and was preparing to star in Invincible, a biopic of Philadelphia Eagles football star Vince Papale, which required him to have longer hair.
Inspired by real life, what actor plays Vince Papale, a teacher who becomes a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles in the movie "Invincible"? Answer: Mark Wahlberg Disney movie trivia
The season was featured in the 2006 film Invincible.The film was about wide receiver and special teamer Vince Papale, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, who was signed after receiving an invite to training camp after his success with the fledgling World Football League (WFL) team, the Philadelphia Bell.
Wahlberg divulged to the Happy Sad Confused podcast recently that he was a "little pissed about a couple of things" while working on the 2006 Martin Scorsese thriller.
True story of bartender Vince Papale (played by Mark Wahlberg), who gets offered contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. We Are Marshall: 2006 Drama True story about Marshall's football team 1970 plane crash starring Matthew McConaughey as Jack Lengyel. Facing the Giants: 2006 Drama Christian-themed story of a high school coach. Gridiron Gang: 2006