Vin Diesel is a popular actor, producer, screenwriter and director. For his work, he has repeatedly received prestigious awards. He gained worldwide fame thanks to his roles in projects such as Fast and Furious and Three X's.
The real name of the actor is Mark Sinclair. By his example, he demonstrated that even an unknown bouncer can achieve success. Vin Diesel is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood today.
short biography
Actor Vin Diesel was born on July 18, 1967. This event took place in California. On the same day, his brother, Paul, was born. The mother was engaged in raising completely different twins. The brothers never saw their father. Mark Sinclair has half-brothers and a sister from his mother's second marriage.
The man played his first role on the stage at a very young age. He was not even 15 years old. Then he improved his skills, regularly performing in productions.
In parallel with his studies and performances at the university theater, the popular actor attended the gym, where he struggled with his drawback - excessive thinness. He was also fond of hip-hop dancing.
Having pumped up in the gym to an impressive size, Mark Sinclair got a job in a nightclub. The future actor worked as a bouncer. Initially, he planned to dance in the club, but only managed to get a job as a guard. Worked for 3 years. It was at this time that the man acquired the bald head so popular in Hollywood and changed his name.
In his spare time, the actor was engaged in screenwriting and went to college.
Successful film career
Working as a security guard, Vin Diesel decided it was time to become an actor. He went to Hollywood. But they did not want to give him even minor roles. However, our hero showed tenacity and character. In the end, he still managed to achieve his goal. The creative biography of Vin Diesel started in 1990. Our hero starred in the movie "Awakening". He got such a small role that his name cannot be found even in the credits.
The first success came from perseverance. The actor wrote the script and shot a short film based on it. In the project "Many Faces" he played the leading character. Subsequently, the film was shown in Cannes, thanks to which eminent directors learned about the actor. According to the scripts of the actor, 2 more films were filmed.
"Saving Private Ryan" is the first successful project in Vin Diesel's filmography. The actor managed to work with the famous Steven Spielberg. Such stars as Tom Hanks and Matt Damon worked with him on the set.
He played the main roles of Vin Diesel in such projects as "Lonely", "Three X's" and "Fast and Furious". All these projects brought the actor worldwide fame. Over the years, the main work of Vin Diesel was shooting in the movie series "Fast and Furious". At the present stage, work is underway on the creation of part 9. Our hero will again appear before the audience in the form of Dominic Toretto.
Vin Diesel's filmography includes more than 60 projects. It is worth highlighting such films as "Black Hole", "The Chronicles of Riddick", "Riddick", "Bald Nanny. Special Assignment "," Babylon NE "," The Last Witch Hunter ". "Bloodshot" is an extreme work in the filmography of actor Vin Diesel. Appeared before the audience in the form of military Ray Garrison.
Soon the next part of "Fast and the Furious" will be released. It is planned that the actor will appear in the second part of the popular movie "Avatar".
Vin Diesel is not only an actor, but also a producer. He produced almost all parts of Fast and the Furious and two parts of Three X's - the first and the last. The actor is also engaged in voice acting. The well-known character Groot from the film "Guardians of the Galaxy" speaks in his voice.
Outside the set
How are things in Vin Diesel's personal life? The actor's novels are constantly rumored. He was credited with relationships, both with colleagues on the set (for example, with Michelle Rodriguez), and with models. Vin Diesel himself did not comment on the rumors in any way.
At the present stage, everything is going well in the actor's personal life. His chosen one is called Paloma Jimenez. The actor and the model live in a civil marriage. They are raising three children.
Interesting Facts
- Vin Diesel became interested in acting thanks to the efforts of his stepfather, who was in charge of a theater group at the university.
- Vin appeared on stage for the first time by accident. He played with friends and did not notice how he jumped out onto the stage when the play was rehearsing there.
- Actor Vin Diesel in childhood was often called Worms. He was very thin.
- In 2015, Paloma Jimenez gave birth to a daughter. She was named Paulina after the famous actor Paul Walker.
- Wine Diesel has Instagram. He regularly uploads a wide variety of pictures, delighting his many fans.
- Mark Sinclair made his first short film The Many Faces with the help of his stepfather.
