Even if you haven’t watched “Fast and the Furious”, chances are that you know who Vin Diesel is. He is a famous American actor, director, and producer, who rose to fame playing a pivotal role in the Fast and the Furious franchise. His character Dominic Toretto made him who he is today.
Not only is Vin Diesel one of the highest-paid Hollywood stars, but he is also an active business person and investor, which further adds to his income exponentially. His multifaceted career has helped him even earn over $50 million annually.
This article will explore everything you need to know about Vin Diesel’s net worth, career, and personal life.
Quick Facts
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Early Life
Vin Diesel was born on July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California. He was named Mark Sinclair at birth and has a twin brother as well. While there isn’t any information about Vin Diesel’s biological father, reports suggest that he was brought up by his mother, Delora, and step father, Irving Vincent.
Right from a young age, Vin Diesel and his brother were passionate about acting and theatre. So, when they broke into a theatre one day, it wasn’t surprising when the theatre’s director ended up hiring them at the age of 7 instead of calling the cops on them.
There isn’t much information available about his high school education but he graduated from Hunter College in New York City.
Personal Life
Diesel initially dated Michelle Rodriguez but the two didn’t last long. Following that, he married Paloma Jimenez in 2007 and the couple have three children. He is also the godfather of his co-star and friend, Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Walker.
Career
While Diesel earned a few acting credits performing at the local theatre dramas during the younger stages of his life, there isn’t much mention of those.
His first acting break was in the 1990s movie, Awakenings but he didn’t play a big role in the movie. However, he later took matters into his hands and directed, produced, and starred in a short film, Multi-Facial, which even screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
Following that, Diesel acted in a small role in the Steven Spielberg movie, Saving Pirate Ryan. However, it wasn’t until 2001 that Diesel’s biggest break came with The Fast and the Furious where he portrayed the role of Dominic Toretto. He then became a constant in the next few parts of the franchise, shooting his fame right to the top.
Besides acting, Vin Diesel also ventured into music, releasing his first song “Feel Like I do” in 2020. He also runs his own production company, One Race Films, and has a record label named Racetrack Records.
Net Worth
With the kind of fame that Vin Diesel has acquired, he has an estimated net worth of $225 million. It isn’t just from his acting credits but from the numerous business ventures that he has founded on the side. He also actively invests his money, which further multiplies his net worth exponentially.