Mark Wahlberg has played many roles. He's been a detective, boxer, and even a bodybuilder in the recent film Pain and Gain. To play these parts, Wahlberg always has to look the part. Luckily, he's a heavyweight actor who loves to lift heavy weights, so he never fails.
Iran-Contra Affair, 1980s U.S. political scandal in which the National Security Council (NSC) became involved in secret weapons transactions and other activities that either were prohibited by the U.S. Congress or violated the stated public policy of the government.
General Information. Description. During televised hearings before a special House Select Committee to investigate the Iran-Contra Affair, Colonel Oliver North invokes his Fifth Amendment right to not inciminate himself. This video is raw footage from the hearing when North and his lawyer, Brendan Sullivan, explain why North is refusing to testify.