Vin Diesel
Biography
Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), known professionally as Vin Diesel, is an American actor and producer. One of the world's highest-grossing actors, he is best known for playing Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise. Diesel began his career in 1990, but faced difficulty achieving recognition until he wrote, directed and starred in the short film Multi-Facial (1995) and his debut feature Strays (1997); the films prompted Steven Spielberg to cast Diesel in the war epic Saving Private Ryan (1998). Diesel subsequently voiced the titular character in The Iron Giant (1999) and then gained a reputation as an action star after headlining the Fast & Furious, XXX, and The Chronicles of Riddick franchises. He is slated to appear in the upcoming Avatar films. Diesel voices Groot 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–present), the television special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022), and the animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). Diesel achieved commercial success in the comedy The Pacifier (2005) and his portrayal of Jackie DiNorscio in Find Me Guilty (2006) was praised. 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.
Known For
Private Caparzo
Saving Private Ryan
Shane Wolf
The Pacifier
The Iron Giant (voice)
The Iron Giant
Richard B. Riddick
Pitch Black
Richard B. Riddick (voice)
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury
Riddick
The Chronicles of Riddick
Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Awakenings
Xander Cage
xXx
Taylor Reese
Knockaround Guys
Sean Vetter
A Man Apart
Jackie DiNorscio
Find Me Guilty
Dominic Toretto
The Fast and the Furious
Toorop
Babylon A.D.
Dominic Toretto
Fast & Furious
Chris Varick
Boiler Room
Mike
Multi-Facial
Xander Cage
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Rick
Strays
Dominic Toretto
Fast Five
Dominic Toretto
Fast & Furious 6
Riddick
Riddick
Self
Fucking Kassovitz
Self
Bisping
Groot (voice)
Guardians of the Galaxy
Self
Fast & Furious Greatest Moments: Refuelled
Riddick
Riddick: Blindsided
Dominic Toretto
Los Bandoleros
Richard B. Riddick
Into Pitch Black
Groot (voice)
Thor: Love and Thunder
Self - Host
The Making of 'The Iron Giant'
Baby Groot (voice)
Groot's Pursuit
Baby Groot (voice)
The Little Guy
Baby Groot (voice)
Groot Takes a Bath
Baby Groot (voice)
Groot's First Steps
Baby Groot (voice)
Magnum Opus
Dominic Toretto
The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious
Dominic Toretto
Furious 7
Kaulder
The Last Witch Hunter
Dominic Toretto (uncredited)
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Baby Groot (voice)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Self
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Shroom
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Richard B. Riddick
Riddick: Furya
Dominic Toretto
Fast X
Groot (voice)
Avengers: Infinity War
Dominic Toretto
F9
Self
Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
Xander Cage (voice / archive)
The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage
Self
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
Self
Breakin' in the USA: Break Dancing and Electric Boogie Taught by the Pros
Milo Burik
Wheelman
Groot (voice)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Baby Groot (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Dominic Toretto
The Fate of the Furious
Ray Garrison / Bloodshot
Bloodshot
Groot (voice)
Avengers: Endgame
Dominic Toretto
Fast X: Part 2
Groot (voice)
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Self
A Journey to Sundance
Self
Ricky Powell: The Individualist
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
60
Gender
Male
Birthday
1967-07-18
Place of Birth
Alameda County, California, USA
Also Known As
Mark Sinclair