Career Timeline of Vince Vaughn: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Vince Vaughn, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Vince Vaughn is an American actor and comedian prominent for his leading roles in comedy films, particularly during the late 1990s and 2000s. His work has garnered him nominations for both a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Saturn Award, highlighting his contributions to the entertainment industry.
1988: Cast in Chevrolet Commercial and Moved to Hollywood
In 1988, Vaughn was cast in a Chevrolet commercial which prompted him to move to Hollywood to further his acting career.
1989: Appeared in China Beach
In 1989, Vaughn appeared in the television series China Beach, marking an early role in his television career.
1990: CBS Schoolbreak Specials
In 1990, Vince Vaughn appeared in three CBS Schoolbreak Specials, gaining experience in television acting early in his career.
1993: First Film Role in Rudy
In 1993, Vince Vaughn had his first film role as Notre Dame football tailback Jamie O'Hara in the movie Rudy.
1996: Cast in Swingers
In 1996, Vaughn was cast in Swingers with Jon Favreau. This role led to wider success for Vaughn.
1997: The Lost World: Jurassic Park and The Locusts
In 1997, Vince Vaughn starred in The Lost World: Jurassic Park as Nick Van Owen, which increased his exposure, and he also played the lead role in The Locusts.
1998: Starred in Return to Paradise and Clay Pigeons
In 1998, Vaughn starred in the drama Return to Paradise with Anne Heche and in Clay Pigeons with Janeane Garofalo and Joaquin Phoenix.
2000: Starred in The Cell and South of Heaven, West of Hell
In 2000, Vince Vaughn starred in The Cell with Jennifer Lopez and in Dwight Yoakam's directorial debut, South of Heaven, West of Hell.
2001: Appeared in Made and Domestic Disturbance
In 2001, Vaughn appeared in Made, written by Jon Favreau, and starred with John Travolta in the thriller Domestic Disturbance.
2003: Starred in Old School
In 2003, Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy Old School, opposite Will Ferrell and Luke Wilson, increasing his popularity and establishing him as a leading man in comedic films.
2004: Appeared in Starsky & Hutch and Dodgeball
In 2004, Vaughn appeared alongside Ben Stiller in Starsky & Hutch and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, both of which were commercially successful.
2005: Roles in Thumbsucker, Be Cool, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Wedding Crashers
In 2005, Vaughn appeared in Thumbsucker, Be Cool, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Also in 2005, he starred in Wedding Crashers with Owen Wilson, which grossed over $200 million at the U.S. box office.
2006: Starred in The Break-Up
In 2006, Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy-drama The Break-Up opposite Jennifer Aniston.
2008: Starred in Four Christmases
In 2008, Vaughn starred in Four Christmases with Reese Witherspoon, his second Christmas comedy film.
2009: Starred in Couples Retreat
In 2009, Vince Vaughn starred in Couples Retreat, a comedy chronicling four couples undergoing therapy at a tropical island resort. Malin Åkerman played his wife, and Vaughn's father portrayed his father in the film.
February 2010: Sang on We Are the World Charity Single
In February 2010, Vaughn was among the musicians and actors to sing the charity-single remake of We Are the World.
January 2011: Starred in The Dilemma
In January 2011, Vaughn starred in Ron Howard's comedy The Dilemma, produced by his production company.
July 31, 2012: Announced Reboot of The Brady Bunch
On July 31, 2012, it was announced that Vaughn would be developing a reboot produced by CBS to the sitcom The Brady Bunch.
2013: Co-wrote and Starred in The Internship
In 2013, Vaughn co-wrote and starred alongside Owen Wilson in The Internship.
2015: Starred in Unfinished Business and True Detective
In 2015, Vaughn starred in Unfinished Business and the second season of True Detective.
2016: Starred in Term Life and Hacksaw Ridge
In 2016, Vaughn starred in the crime thriller Term Life and played a drill sergeant in the war film Hacksaw Ridge.
2018: Starred in Dragged Across Concrete
In 2018, Vince Vaughn co-starred alongside Mel Gibson in Dragged Across Concrete.
2019: Received Meritorious Public Service Medal
In 2019, Vaughn received the Meritorious Public Service Medal from the U.S. Army for his contributions to service members’ morale.
2020: Starred in Freaky
In 2020, Vaughn starred with Kathryn Newton in the horror-comedy film Freaky.
January 20, 2022: Announced Sequel to A Christmas Story
On January 20, 2022, Vaughn announced that he will produce a sequel to the 1983 film A Christmas Story titled A Christmas Story Christmas.
March 2022: Launched Audiorama Podcast Network
In March 2022, Vaughn, Greg Olsen, and Ryan Kalil launched a podcast network and production company named Audiorama, with the first podcast focusing on youth sports.
August 14, 2024: Bad Monkey Debut
In 2024, the Apple TV+ drama series Bad Monkey, starring Vince Vaughn as a detective turned restaurant inspector, is set to debut August 14, 2024.
