Vin Diesel, born Mark Sinclair, is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter who gained popularity with the role of Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious franchise. Vin, also fondly called Dom, started his career as a stage actor, spending his entire teenage in theatres. It was Vin’s home production movie Multi-Facial which grabbed director ‘s attention and he was so impressed that he re-wrote part of his in-process movie Saving Private Ryan just to have Vin in it. This basically marked his entry in Hollywood.
Vin’s other precious attribute is his voice, which he had lent in many movies most notable being that of Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Though known for action movies, he has been well accepted in comic roles too and fans wouldn’t be surprised to see him in a super-hero avatar in the coming future.
Born Name
Mark Sinclair Vincent
Nick Name
Diesel, Bouncer, Dom
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Education
Vin Diesel studied theater at Hunter College, New York, USA.
Occupation
Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Family
- Mother – Delora Sherleen (Sinclair) Vincent (Astrologer and Psychiatrist)
- Siblings – Paul (Fraternal Twin Brother) (Film Editor), Samantha Vincent (Younger Sister), Tim Vincent (Younger Brother)
- Others – Irving H. Vincent (Stepfather) (Acting Instructor and Theater Manager)
Manager
Vin Diesel is signed to Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Build
Bodybuilder
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
102 kg or 225 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
- (2001) – Dom briefly dated his The Fast and the Furious co-star in 2001.
- (2007-Present) – Vin Diesel started dating Paloma Jimenez, a fashion model from Mexico in 2007 and are together since then. They have three children together, daughter Hania Riley (born April 2008), son Vincent Sinclair (born 2010), and daughter Pauline (born March 2015).
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
He has English, German, and Scottish ancestry on mom’s side.
Hair Color
Vin Diesel is bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Baldhead
- Deep voice
- Muscular physique
Measurements
His body specifications maybe –
- Chest – 46 in or 117 cm
- Waist – 35 in or 89 cm
- Biceps – 18 in or 46 cm
Best Known For
His role in “The Fast and The Furious” series, in which Vin Diesel has acted in almost all parts – including – 1st, 3rd (guest appearance), 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th part.
Shoe Size
Vin’s shoe size is considered to be 11 (US).
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in the print ad of Timex watches from 1999-2000.
Vin has appeared in numerous TV commercials about NOS Energy Drink, Nike, Got Milk? and others.
First Film
Vin first appeared in drama film Awakenings in 1990 for his uncredited role as Orderly.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Vin Diesel Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Italian
- Favorite Car – Corvette
- Favorite Music – Latin, Techno
Vin Diesel Facts
- Vin Diesel had worked as a bouncer in New York at the famous nightclubs – Tunnel and Mars. This was the time when he got his name as “Vin Diesel”.
- Vin Diesel was raised by his stepfather of African-American descent. Diesel has never ever met his biological father.
- He likes to keep his life secret.
- Vin also has an Italian Mastiff, named ‘Roman’.
- Vin Diesel had a crush on controversial actress-turned-reality-TV star .
- Vin Diesel has been called a real-life hero as he saved a family from a flaming vehicle on September 9, 2002.
- His daughter, Pauline has been named in the honor of the famous actor, (Died in November 2013).
- Hania, Diesel’s daughter, has an orange belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo.
- Diesel is the godfather of Paul Walker’s daughter, .
- Vin Diesel is biracial, being half African-American and half Italian American.
- At the age of 7, he first acted on stage.
- As per Forbes, he was the 5th highest-paid actor of 2020 with $54 million in earnings. The #1 spot was held by .
Facts of Vin Diesel
- full nameVin Diesel
- Date of Birth July 18, 1967
- Age 57 years 5 months
- Horoscope Cancer
- Lucky Number 12
- Lucky Stone Moonstone
- Lucky Color Silver
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio
- weight102 kg
- height6 ft