How Vin Diesel built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Vin Diesel, born Mark Sinclair, is a prominent American actor and film producer recognized as one of the highest-grossing actors globally. He gained widespread fame for his portrayal of Dominic Toretto in the immensely successful Fast & Furious franchise, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the action film genre.
In 1990, Vin Diesel had his first film role as an uncredited extra in the drama film Awakenings.
In 1994, Vin Diesel wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the short drama film Multi-Facial, a semi-autobiographical film.
In 1995, Vin Diesel wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the short drama film Multi-Facial, showcasing his early filmmaking talents.
In 1995, Vin Diesel's short film Multi-Facial was selected for screening at the Cannes Festival.
In 1997, Vin Diesel wrote, directed, and produced his debut feature film, Strays. The film was selected for competition at the Sundance Festival.
In 1998, Vin Diesel appeared in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, which marked his first role in a major Hollywood film.
In 1999, Vin Diesel provided the voice of the title character in the animated film The Iron Giant.
In 2000, Vin Diesel appeared in Boiler Room.
In 2000, Vin Diesel had a supporting role in Boiler Room and his breakthrough leading role in Pitch Black.
In 2001, Vin Diesel achieved action hero stardom with his portrayal of Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious.
In 2001, Vin Diesel began his role in the Fast and Furious series.
In 2002, Vin Diesel starred as Xander Cage in the action thriller XXX.
In 2003, Vin Diesel turned down the chance to reprise his role in 2 Fast 2 Furious.
In 2004, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Riddick in The Chronicles of Riddick.
In 2004, Vin Diesel voiced in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.
In 2004, Vin Diesel wrote the foreword for 30 Years of Adventure: A Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons, showcasing his longtime fandom.
In 2005, Vin Diesel appeared in The Pacifier.
In 2005, Vin Diesel turned down the chance to reprise his role in XXX: State of the Union.
In 2006, Vin Diesel played Jack DiNorscio in Find Me Guilty and made a cameo in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
In 2007, Vin Diesel was set to star in Hitman, but pulled back and served as executive producer instead.
In 2008, Vin Diesel starred in the science-fiction action thriller Babylon A.D.
In April 2009, Vin Diesel returned to the Fast & Furious series in Fast & Furious, alongside most of the original cast.
In 2009, Vin Diesel secured film production in the Dominican Republic for Los Bandoleros and Fast & Furious.
In 2009, Vin Diesel voiced in The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.
In 2011, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Dominic Toretto in Fast Five.
In 2013, Vin Diesel starred in Riddick and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in August.
In 2014, Vin Diesel began voicing Groot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy.
In 2015, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Dominic Toretto in Furious 7.
In 2015, Vin Diesel starred in the supernatural action film The Last Witch Hunter.
In November 2016, James Gunn confirmed that Vin Diesel was in talks to play Black Bolt in the planned Inhumans film.
In 2016, Vin Diesel appeared in Ang Lee's war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
In 2017, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Dominic Toretto in The Fate of the Furious.
In 2017, Vin Diesel reprised his roles in XXX: Return of Xander Cage and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
In 2018, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Groot in Avengers: Infinity War.
In 2018, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Groot in the animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet.
In 2019, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Groot in Avengers: Endgame.
In March 2020, Vin Diesel portrayed Bloodshot in the film of the same name, based on the Valiant Comics character.
In September 2020, Vin Diesel announced his venture into music with the release of his song "Feel Like I Do," produced by Kygo.
In 2021, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Dominic Toretto in F9.
In 2022, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Groot for the Disney+ animated shorts series I Am Groot and the television special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
In February 2023, Riddick: Furya, the fourth installment of The Chronicles of Riddick franchise, was announced, with Vin Diesel set to appear.
In 2023, Vin Diesel reprised his role as Groot for the Disney+ animated shorts series I Am Groot.
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