Vin Diesel, born Mark Sinclair, is a prominent American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter who achieved global stardom portraying Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious franchise. Vin, affectionately known as “Dom,” began his career in theater, spending his teenage years honing his craft on stage. It was his self-produced short film Multi-Facial that captured the attention of director Steven Spielberg, who was so impressed that he rewrote a role in his film Saving Private Ryan specifically to cast Vin, marking his significant entry into Hollywood.
Another defining attribute is his distinctive deep voice, which he lent to the character Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and its sequels.6 While best known for high-octane action films, he has also been well-received in comedic roles, demonstrating a versatility that suggests a potential future in diverse superhero avatars.
Vin Diesel Quick Info
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Height: 6 ft
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Weight: 102 kg
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Date of Birth: July 18, 1967
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Zodiac Sign: Cancer
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Girlfriend: Paloma Jimenez
Born Name
Mark Sinclair Vincent
Nick Name
Diesel, Bouncer, Dom
Age
Vin Diesel is currently 58 according to his birthdate July 18, 1967
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
American
Education
Vin Diesel studied theater at Hunter College, New York, USA.
Occupation
Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Family
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Mother – Delora Sherleen (Sinclair) Vincent (Astrologer and Psychiatrist)
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Siblings – Paul (Fraternal Twin Brother) (Film Editor), Samantha Vincent (Younger Sister), Tim Vincent (Younger Brother)
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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
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Kaya Jones
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Michelle Rodriguez (2001) – “Dom” briefly dated his The Fast and the Furious co-star in 2001.
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Paloma Jimenez (2007-Present) – Vin Diesel began dating Paloma Jimenez, a fashion model from Mexico, in 2007. They have three children together: daughter Hania Riley (born April 2008), son Vincent Sinclair (born 2010), and daughter Pauline (born March 2015).
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Ivy Queen (2010) – RUMOR
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
He has English, German, and Scottish ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Vin Diesel is bald.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
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Bald head
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Deep voice
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Muscular physique
Measurements
His body specifications might be –
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Chest – 46 in or 117 cm
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Waist – 35 in or 89 cm
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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 installments – including the 1st, 3rd (guest appearance), 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th parts.
Shoe Size
Vin’s shoe size is considered to be 11 (US).
Brand Endorsements
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He appeared in print ads for Timex watches from 1999–2000.
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Vin has appeared in numerous TV commercials for NOS Energy Drink, Nike, Got Milk?, and others.
First Film
Vin first appeared in the drama film Awakenings in 1990 in an uncredited role as an Orderly.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Vin Diesel’s Favorite Things
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Favorite Food – Italian
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Favorite Car – Corvette
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Favorite Music – Latin, Techno
Vin Diesel Facts
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Vin Diesel worked as a bouncer in New York at famous nightclubs like Tunnel and Mars. This period is when he adopted the name “Vin Diesel.”
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Vin Diesel was raised by his stepfather of African-American descent. Diesel has never met his biological father.
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He prefers to keep his personal life private.
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Vin owns an Italian Mastiff named ‘Roman’.
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Vin Diesel once had a crush on the controversial actress-turned-reality-TV star Anna Nicole Smith.
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Vin Diesel has been hailed as a real-life hero for saving a family from a flaming vehicle on September 9, 2002.
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His daughter, Pauline, was named in honor of his close friend and co-star, Paul Walker, who died in November 2013.
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Hania, Diesel’s daughter, holds an orange belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo.
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Diesel is the godfather of Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Rain Walker.
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Vin Diesel identifies as biracial, being of African-American and Italian-American heritage.
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He first acted on stage at the age of 7.
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According to Forbes, he was the 5th highest-paid actor of 2020 with $54 million in earnings. The #1 spot was held by Dwayne Johnson.
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The Fast & Furious production team spent over $1 million to build a custom mid-engine Dodge Charger for his character in Fast 9.
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In June 2021, prior to the release of Fast 9, Vin Diesel revealed that the 10th and 11th movies would be the final installments of the main Fast & Furious film franchise.
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During the filming of the 8th film, The Fate of the Furious, Dwayne Johnson threatened to leave the production due to a dispute between himself and Diesel (the film’s producer). Johnson alleged that Diesel was misusing his power as a producer to cut Johnson’s scenes.
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In December 2023, Vin was sued by his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, for sexual battery. She claimed that the alleged incident occurred in 2010 while he was working on the movie Fast Five.