History of Vince Vaughn in Timeline
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.
March 28, 1970: Vincent Vaughn Born
On March 28, 1970, Vincent Anthony Vaughn was born. He is an American actor and comedian, known for his roles in comedy films and nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Saturn Award.
1983: Release of A Christmas Story
The film A Christmas Story was released in 1983.
1984: Reference to This Is Spinal Tap
In 2004, Rob Mackie of The Guardian compared the satirical nature within Dodgeball to that of the Rob Reiner directed comedy film This Is Spinal Tap from 1984.
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.
2005: Began Dating Jennifer Aniston
In 2005, Vince Vaughn began dating Jennifer Aniston, his co-star in The Break-Up.
November 2006: Broke Up with Jennifer Aniston
In November 2006, Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston broke up after he sued three tabloid magazines for reporting that he had been unfaithful.
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.
2008: Supported Ron Paul in 2008 Election
In 2008, Vince Vaughn supported Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul.
March 2009: Engaged to Kyla Weber
In March 2009, it was announced that Vince Vaughn was engaged to Canadian realtor Kyla Weber.
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.
January 2, 2010: Married Kyla Weber
On January 2, 2010, Vince Vaughn married Kyla Weber in the Armour House at Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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.
2012: Supported Ron Paul in 2012 Election
In 2012, Vince Vaughn supported Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul.
2013: Co-wrote and Starred in The Internship
In 2013, Vaughn co-wrote and starred alongside Owen Wilson in The Internship.
2013: Birth of Second Child
In 2013, Vince Vaughn and Kyla Weber had their second child.
June 2015: Expressed Opposition to Gun Control
In June 2015, Vince Vaughn publicly expressed his opposition to gun control.
2015: Starred in Unfinished Business and True Detective
In 2015, Vaughn starred in Unfinished Business and the second season of True Detective.
2016: Began Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In 2016, Vaughn began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California.
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.
2016: Supported Rand Paul in 2016 Election
In 2016, Vince Vaughn supported Rand Paul in the presidential election.
June 10, 2018: Arrested for Drunken Driving
On June 10, 2018, Vaughn was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and resisting arrest in Manhattan Beach, California.
2018: Received Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In 2018, Vaughn received his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
2018: Starred in Dragged Across Concrete
In 2018, Vince Vaughn co-starred alongside Mel Gibson in Dragged Across Concrete.
May 2019: Convicted of Reckless Driving
In May 2019, Vaughn was convicted of a reduced charge of reckless driving after entering a no contest plea and was sentenced to probation and an alcohol abuse program.
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.
August 2024: Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In August 2024, Vince Vaughn received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
