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Vin Diesel

Date of birth: 1967-07-18

Place of birth: Alameda County, California, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Mark Sinclair, فين ديزل

Vin Diesel

Biography

Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), known professionally as Vin Diesel, is an American actor and film producer. One of the world's highest-grossing actors, he is best known for portraying Dominic "Dom" Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise. Born in California, Diesel attended Hunter College in New York City, where studies in creative writing led him to begin screenwriting. He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the short drama film Multi-Facial (1995) and his debut feature, Strays (1997). He came to prominence in the late 1990s. First, he gained recognition for his appearance in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan in 1998. He followed up with commercially successful films such as Boiler Room (2000) and The Pacifier (2005). He gained stardom as a leading action star headlining numerous franchises, including Fast & Furious, XXX, and The Chronicles of Riddick. His voice acting work includes The Iron Giant (1999), the video games The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004) and The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (2009), and the voices of Groot I and Groot II in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU); he portrayed the characters in six superhero films, beginning with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Diesel has reprised his role as Groot for the Disney+ animated shorts series I Am Groot (2022–2023), the television special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022), and the animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). He founded the production company One Race Films, where he has also served as a producer or executive producer for his star vehicles. Diesel also founded the record label Racetrack Records and video game developer Tigon Studios, providing his voice and motion capture for all of Tigon's releases.

Movie Credits

Saving Private Ryan
4.1

Saving Private Ryan

1998-07-24

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fou

The Pacifier
3

The Pacifier

2005-03-04

Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of thei

The Iron Giant
4

The Iron Giant

1999-08-06

In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-ol

Pitch Black
3.4

Pitch Black

2000-02-18

When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped conv

The Chronicles of Riddick
3.3

The Chronicles of Riddick

2004-06-11

After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself ca

The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury
3

The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury

2004-06-15

After their narrow escape at the end of "Pitch Black," Riddick, Jack and the Imam find themselves a

Awakenings
3.9

Awakenings

1990-12-04

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic vic

xXx
3

xXx

2002-08-09

Xander Cage is your standard adrenaline junkie with no fear and a lousy attitude. When the US Govern

Knockaround Guys
3

Knockaround Guys

2001-11-30

Four sons of well-known New York mobsters must retrieve a bag of cash from a small Montana town rule

A Man Apart
3.1

A Man Apart

2003-04-04

When Vetter's wife is killed in a botched hit organized by Diablo, he seeks revenge against those re

Find Me Guilty
3.3

Find Me Guilty

2006-03-16

Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be

The Fast and the Furious
3.5

The Fast and the Furious

2001-06-22

Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijacki

Babylon A.D.
2.8

Babylon A.D.

2008-08-20

A veteran-turned-mercenary is hired to take a young woman with a secret from post-apocalyptic Easter

Fast & Furious
3.3

Fast & Furious

2009-04-02

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Bri

Boiler Room
3.4

Boiler Room

2000-02-18

A college dropout gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment firm and is on the fast track to

Multi-Facial
3

Multi-Facial

1995-07-01

Through a series of auditions, a young actor in New York City struggles with his identity.

xXx: Return of Xander Cage
3.1

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

2017-01-13

Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, toug

Strays
2.6

Strays

1997-01-18

Rick is frustrated by the repetitious grind of one-night stands and aimless hustling. Whilst looking

Fast Five
3.6

Fast Five

2011-04-20

Former cop Brian O'Conner partners with ex-con Dom Toretto on the opposite side of the law. Since Br

Fast & Furious 6
3.4

Fast & Furious 6

2013-05-21

Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries; Dominic unexpe

Riddick
3.2

Riddick

2013-09-02

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against

Fucking Kassovitz
3.7

Fucking Kassovitz

2011-11-16

A making-of of the chaotic production of Mathieu Kassovitz's Babylon A.D. (2008).

Bisping
2.9

Bisping

2021-02-06

After a tumultuous decade-long career filled with injuries and missed opportunities, 38-year-old UFC

Guardians of the Galaxy
4

Guardians of the Galaxy

2014-07-30

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of

Fast & Furious Greatest Moments: Refuelled
0

Fast & Furious Greatest Moments: Refuelled

2023-05-13

What is the most iconic moment from the Fast & Furious franchise? Sky Cinema puts the question to th

Riddick: Blindsided
3.3

Riddick: Blindsided

2013-07-26

This motion comic gaps the bridge between 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick, and 2013's Riddick. A ne

Los Bandoleros
3.1

Los Bandoleros

2009-07-28

The film tells the back story about the characters and events leading up to the explosive oil truck

Into Pitch Black
3

Into Pitch Black

2000-12-02

After the events of Pitch Black, a contractor is hired to locate Riddick, dead or alive. He reviews

Thor: Love and Thunder
3.2

Thor: Love and Thunder

2022-07-06

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinct

The Making of 'The Iron Giant'
3.2

The Making of 'The Iron Giant'

1999-01-01

Documentary of the making of the animated family film, The Iron Giant.

Groot's First Steps
3.5

Groot's First Steps

2022-08-10

Following the events of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1,” Baby Groot is finally ready to try taking

The Little Guy
3.7

The Little Guy

2022-08-10

Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the he

Groot's Pursuit
3.6

Groot's Pursuit

2022-08-10

Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance

Groot Takes a Bath
3.6

Groot Takes a Bath

2022-08-10

Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a

Magnum Opus
3.6

Magnum Opus

2022-07-18

Groot sets out to paint a family portrait of himself and the Guardians, only to discover just how me

The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious
3.1

The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious

2003-06-03

Turbo-Charged Prelude is a 2003 short film, directed by Philip Atwell, featuring Paul Walker, repris

Furious 7
3.6

Furious 7

2015-04-01

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

The Last Witch Hunter
3

The Last Witch Hunter

2015-10-21

The modern world holds many secrets, but by far the most astounding is that witches still live among

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
3.3

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

2006-06-03

In order to avoid a jail sentence, Sean Boswell heads to Tokyo to live with his military father. In

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
3.8

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

2017-04-19

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Pet

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
3.5

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

2014-03-18

A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews an

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
3

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

2016-11-10

19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through fla

Riddick: Furya
0

Riddick: Furya

Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be lef

Fast X
3.5

Fast X

2023-05-17

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerv

Avengers: Infinity War
4.1

Avengers: Infinity War

2018-04-25

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any

F9
3.5

F9

2021-05-19

Dominic Toretto and his crew battle the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ev

Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
3.8

Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn

2014-12-09

The director and his 8-bit avatar lead you on a galactic adventure through the making of this epic m

The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage
2.9

The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage

2005-04-13

Short film filling the gaps between xXx and xXx: State of the Union.

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
4.1

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

2016-09-06

A documentary about how the critically acclaimed film wound up being a box office disappointment, on

Breakin' in the USA:  Break Dancing and Electric Boogie Taught by the Pros
0

Breakin' in the USA: Break Dancing and Electric Boogie Taught by the Pros

1984-01-01

Breakdancing techniques are demonstrated by a group of dancers including a teenage Vin Diesel.

Wheelman
2.7

Wheelman

2009-03-24

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
4

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

2023-05-03

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the uni

Ralph Breaks the Internet
3.6

Ralph Breaks the Internet

2018-11-20

Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to t

The Fate of the Furious
3.4

The Fate of the Furious

2017-04-12

When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him,

Bloodshot
3.3

Bloodshot

2020-03-05

After he and his wife are murdered, marine Ray Garrison is resurrected by a team of scientists. Enha

Avengers: Endgame
4.1

Avengers: Endgame

2019-04-24

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts

Fast X: Part 2
0

Fast X: Part 2

The eleventh installment in The Fast Saga, and a direct sequel to "Fast X". Plot TBA.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
3.5

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

2022-11-24

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the

A Journey to Sundance
0

A Journey to Sundance

2023-01-01

'A JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE' is about the spirit, dreams and struggles of independent filmmakers from all

Ricky Powell: The Individualist
2.4

Ricky Powell: The Individualist

2020-05-30

Ricky Powell boasts a quintessential New York story, rising to fame as a street photographer in the

Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe
0

Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe

2025-08-20

A must-watch special that invites viewers into the thrilling world of Universal's new theme park. Jo

Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan
4

Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan

1999-11-02

The Last Witch Hunter: The Lion's Oath
0

The Last Witch Hunter: The Lion's Oath

Sequel to The Last Witch Hunter. Plot TBA.

Untitled Kojak movie
0

Untitled Kojak movie

Plot TBA. Filming confirmed by Vin on Instagram.

Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
0

Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots

Plot unknown.