Vin Diesel
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Mark Sinclair (Vin Diesel)
Date of Birth: July 18, 1967
Place of Birth: Alameda County, California, USA
Height: 182 cm (5′11½″)
Weight: ~95 kg
Religion: Catholic background
Nationality: American
Ancestry: African-American, Italian
Languages: English, some Spanish
Marital Status: Partnered with Paloma Jiménez
Children: 3 (Hania, Vincent, Pauline)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
Education: Hunter College (dropped out)
Net Worth: $225M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: 100M+
Businesses: One Race Films, Racetrack Records, video game company Tigon Studios
Notable Works: Fast & Furious franchise, xXx, The Chronicles of Riddick, voice of Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California
Number of Houses: Multiple US properties
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in New York City by his mother and stepfather.
- Discovered acting at age 7 when a theater director offered him a role.
- Studied creative writing at Hunter College before leaving to pursue film.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1990: Small role in Awakenings.
- 1994: Directed and starred in short film Multi-Facial.
- 1998: Appeared in Saving Private Ryan.
- 2001: Breakthrough in The Fast and the Furious.
- 2004: Starred in The Chronicles of Riddick.
- 2014–present: Voice of Groot in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
- 2020s: Continues as Dominic Toretto in Fast & Furious saga.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team (Fast & Furious).
- People’s Choice Award winner.
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
🧠 Did You Know?
- His stage name “Vin Diesel” comes from his stepfather’s surname Vincent and his energy (“Diesel”).
- He has a twin brother, Paul Vincent.
- Deep baritone voice became his trademark.
- Started career writing and directing indie films.
- Best friends with late actor Paul Walker.
- Named daughter Pauline after Paul Walker.
- Loves Dungeons & Dragons; wrote the foreword for a D&D book.
- Runs One Race Films production company.
- Passionate about cars and motorcycles.
- Is multiracial, with Italian and African-American roots.
- Has directed, produced, and acted across multiple franchises.
- Voice of Groot is just “I am Groot” in different tones.
- Close to his family, often shares moments on social media.
- Trains extensively for action roles.
- One of the world’s highest-paid actors.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vin Diesel born and how old is he?
He was born on July 18, 1967; he is years old as of 2025.
What is Vin Diesel’s real name?
His birth name is Mark Sinclair.
Where is Vin Diesel from?
He was born in Alameda County, California, and raised in New York City.
Is Vin Diesel married?
He is not married but has been with model Paloma Jiménez since 2007.
Does Vin Diesel have children?
Yes—three: Hania, Vincent, and Pauline.
What is Vin Diesel’s net worth?
Public estimates place it above $225 million (2025).
What are his most famous roles?
Dominic Toretto, Riddick, Xander Cage, and Groot.
What production companies does he own?
One Race Films, Racetrack Records, and Tigon Studios.
Is he friends with Paul Walker?
Yes—they were best friends and co-stars.
What hobbies does Vin Diesel have?
Cars, motorcycles, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Has he won major awards?
Yes—MTV Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
What Marvel character does he voice?
Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy films.
How tall is Vin Diesel?
182 cm (5′11½″).
Does Vin Diesel sing?
Yes—he has released cover songs and enjoys music.
How can I watch his films?
On streaming platforms and DVD/Blu-ray collections.