History of Vince Vaughn in Timeline

Vince Vaughn is an American actor prominent for his leading roles in comedy films, particularly during the late 1990s and 2000s. He has received nominations for both a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Saturn Award, recognizing his contributions to the entertainment industry.

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March 28, 1970: Vincent Vaughn Born

On March 28, 1970, Vincent Anthony Vaughn was born. He later became an American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

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1974: The Brady Bunch Taken Off Air

In 2012 it was announced that Vaughn would develop a reboot to the sitcom The Brady Bunch, which was taken off the air in 1974.

1983: A Christmas Story Released

On January 20, 2022, it was announced that Vaughn will produce a sequel to the 1983 film A Christmas Story.

1984: Reference to This Is Spinal Tap

In 2004, critic Rob Mackie compared the satire within Dodgeball to the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap.

1988: Cast in Chevrolet Commercial, Moves to Hollywood

In 1988, Vince Vaughn was cast in a Chevrolet commercial and subsequently moved to Hollywood to pursue his acting career.

1989: Appears in China Beach

In 1989, Vince Vaughn appeared in the television series China Beach.

1990: Appears in CBS Schoolbreak Specials

In 1990, Vince Vaughn appeared in three CBS Schoolbreak Specials.

1993: First film role in Rudy

In 1993, Vince Vaughn had his first film role in Rudy, playing Jamie O'Hara.

1996: Cast in Lead Role in Swingers

In 1996, Vince Vaughn was cast in the lead role in Swingers, marking a significant point in his early career.

1997: Stars in The Lost World: Jurassic Park and The Locusts

In 1997, Vince Vaughn starred in The Lost World: Jurassic Park and also took the lead role in The Locusts.

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1998: Stars in Return to Paradise and Clay Pigeons

In 1998, Vince Vaughn starred in the critically acclaimed drama Return to Paradise with Anne Heche, and also starred in Clay Pigeons with Janeane Garofalo and Joaquin Phoenix.

2000: Stars in The Cell and South of Heaven, West of Hell

In 2000, Vince Vaughn starred in The Cell with Jennifer Lopez and Dwight Yoakam's directorial debut, South of Heaven, West of Hell.

2001: Appears in Made and Domestic Disturbance

In 2001, Vince Vaughn appeared in Made, penned by Jon Favreau, and starred with John Travolta in the thriller Domestic Disturbance.

2003: Stars in Old School

In 2003, Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy Old School, alongside Will Ferrell and Luke Wilson, increasing his popularity and establishing him as a leading man in comedic films.

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2004: Appears in Starsky & Hutch and Dodgeball

In 2004, Vince Vaughn appeared alongside Ben Stiller in the buddy cop action-comedy Starsky & Hutch and the sports comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, both of which were commercial hits.

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2005: Appears in Thumbsucker, Be Cool, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Wedding Crashers

In 2005, Vince Vaughn appeared in the independent film Thumbsucker, the crime-comedy film Be Cool, the action-comedy film Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and starred in Wedding Crashers alongside Owen Wilson.

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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. Earlier in the year, he had sued tabloid magazines for reporting he had been unfaithful to her.

2006: Stars in The Break-Up

In 2006, Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy-drama The Break-Up opposite Jennifer Aniston.

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2007: Stars in Fred Claus and Into the Wild

In 2007, Vince Vaughn starred in the Christmas comedy film Fred Claus and the drama Into the Wild.

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2008: Stars in Four Christmases

In 2008, Vince Vaughn starred in the Christmas comedy, Four Christmases, with Reese Witherspoon.

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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, Vince Vaughn became engaged to Canadian realtor Kyla Weber.

2009: Stars in Couples Retreat

In 2009, Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy Couples Retreat, chronicling four couples undergoing therapy at a tropical island resort.

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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: Sings on We Are the World Remake

In February 2010, Vince Vaughn was among the musicians and actors who sang on the charity single remake of We Are the World.

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January 2011: Stars in The Dilemma

In January 2011, Vince Vaughn starred in Ron Howard's comedy The Dilemma, produced by his production company, Wild West Picture Show Productions.

July 31, 2012: Developing a Reboot of The Brady Bunch

On July 31, 2012, it was announced that Vince Vaughn would be developing a reboot to the sitcom The Brady Bunch produced by CBS.

2012: Supported Ron Paul in 2012 Election

In 2012, Vince Vaughn supported Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul.

2013: Co-writes and Stars in The Internship

In 2013, Vince Vaughn co-wrote and starred alongside Owen Wilson in The Internship.

2013: Second Child Born

In 2013, Vince Vaughn's second child was born.

June 2015: Expressed Opposition to Gun Control

In June 2015, Vince Vaughn expressed his opposition to gun control.

2015: Stars in Unfinished Business and True Detective

In 2015, Vince Vaughn starred in Unfinished Business and in the second season of True Detective.

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2016: Began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training

In 2016, Vince Vaughn began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California.

2016: Stars in Term Life and Hacksaw Ridge

In 2016, Vince Vaughn starred in the crime thriller Term Life and played a drill sergeant in the war film Hacksaw Ridge.

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2016: Supported Rand Paul in 2016 Election

In 2016, Vince Vaughn supported Rand Paul in the election.

June 10, 2018: Arrested for Drunken Driving and Resisting Arrest

On June 10, 2018, Vince Vaughn was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and resisting arrest in Manhattan Beach, California.

2018: Co-stars in Dragged Across Concrete

In 2018, Vince Vaughn co-starred alongside Mel Gibson in Dragged Across Concrete, marking his second collaboration with S. Craig Zahler.

2018: Received Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In 2018, Vince Vaughn received his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

May 2019: Convicted of Reckless Driving

In May 2019, Vince Vaughn was convicted of a reduced charge of reckless driving and was sentenced to three years' probation and a three-month alcohol abuse program.

2019: Received Meritorious Public Service Medal

In 2019, Vince Vaughn received the Meritorious Public Service Medal from the U.S. Army for his contributions to service members’ morale.

2020: Stars in Freaky

In 2020, Vince Vaughn starred with Kathryn Newton in the horror-comedy film Freaky, playing a serial killer who switches bodies with a teenage girl.

January 20, 2022: Announces Production of A Christmas Story Christmas

On January 20, 2022, it was announced that Vince Vaughn will produce a sequel to the 1983 film A Christmas Story titled A Christmas Story Christmas.

March 2022: Launches Audiorama Podcast Network

In March 2022, Vince 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 to Debut

In 2024, Vince Vaughn stars in the Apple TV+ drama series Bad Monkey playing a detective turned restaurant inspector. The show is set to debut August 14, 2024.

August 2024: Receives 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, marking a significant honor in his career.