History of Vince Vaughn in Timeline
Vincent Anthony Vaughn is an American actor and producer known for his comedic roles. He has received recognition for his work with nominations for awards such as the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Saturn Award.
March 28, 1970: Birth of Vince Vaughn
Vincent Anthony Vaughn was born on March 28, 1970.
1987: Decision to Become an Actor
Vince Vaughn decided to become an actor in 1987.
1988: Graduation from Lake Forest High School
Vince Vaughn graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1988.
1988: Move to Hollywood
Vince Vaughn moved to Hollywood in 1988 after being cast in a Chevrolet commercial.
1989: Appearance in "China Beach"
Vince Vaughn appeared in the television series "China Beach" in 1989.
1990: Roles in CBS Schoolbreak Specials
Vince Vaughn appeared in three CBS Schoolbreak Specials in 1990.
1993: Film Debut in "Rudy"
Vince Vaughn had his first film role in "Rudy" in 1993.
1996: Breakthrough with "Swingers"
Vince Vaughn gained wider recognition in 1996 with his role in the comedy "Swingers."
1996: Breakthrough with "Swingers"
Vince Vaughn gained wider success with his role in "Swingers" in 1996.
1997: Appearances in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and "The Locusts"
Vince Vaughn appeared in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and had the lead role in "The Locusts" in 1997.
1997: Appearances in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and "The Locusts"
Vince Vaughn appeared in the blockbuster film "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and starred in "The Locusts" in 1997.
1998: Roles in "Return to Paradise" and "Clay Pigeons"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Return to Paradise" and "Clay Pigeons" in 1998.
1998: Roles in "Return to Paradise" and "Clay Pigeons"
Vince Vaughn starred in the critically acclaimed drama "Return to Paradise" and "Clay Pigeons" in 1998.
2000: Appearances in "South of Heaven, West of Hell" and "The Cell"
Vince Vaughn appeared in "South of Heaven, West of Hell" and "The Cell" in 2000.
2000: Appearances in "South of Heaven, West of Hell" and "The Cell"
Vince Vaughn appeared in "South of Heaven, West of Hell" and "The Cell" in 2000.
2001: Roles in "Made" and "Domestic Disturbance"
Vince Vaughn appeared in "Made" and starred alongside John Travolta in "Domestic Disturbance" in 2001.
2001: Roles in "Domestic Disturbance" and "Made"
Vince Vaughn starred in the thriller "Domestic Disturbance" and appeared in "Made" in 2001.
2003: Success with "Old School"
Vince Vaughn's popularity grew after his performance in the comedy "Old School" in 2003.
2003: Success with "Old School"
Vince Vaughn's popularity increased in 2003 after his performance in the comedy "Old School."
2004: Appearances in "Dodgeball" and "Starsky & Hutch"
Vince Vaughn appeared in the hit films "Dodgeball" and "Starsky & Hutch" in 2004.
2004: Appearances in "Starsky & Hutch" and "Dodgeball"
Vince Vaughn appeared in the hit films "Starsky & Hutch" and "Dodgeball" in 2004.
2005: Relationship with Jennifer Aniston
Vince Vaughn began dating Jennifer Aniston, his co-star in "The Break-Up", in 2005.
2005: Roles in "Thumbsucker," "Be Cool," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," and "Wedding Crashers"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Wedding Crashers" and appeared in "Thumbsucker," "Be Cool," and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" in 2005.
2005: Roles in "Wedding Crashers," "Thumbsucker," "Be Cool," and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Wedding Crashers" and appeared in "Thumbsucker," "Be Cool," and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" in 2005.
November 2006: Break-up with Jennifer Aniston and Lawsuits Against Tabloids
Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston broke up in November 2006. Earlier that year, Vaughn sued three tabloid magazines for reporting he had been unfaithful to Aniston.
2006: Release of "The Break-Up"
Vince Vaughn starred alongside Jennifer Aniston in "The Break-Up" in 2006.
2006: Release of "The Break-Up"
Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy-drama "The Break-Up" in 2006.
2007: Roles in "Fred Claus" and "Into the Wild"
Vince Vaughn starred in the Christmas comedy "Fred Claus" and the drama "Into the Wild" in 2007.
2007: Starring Role in "Fred Claus"
Vince Vaughn starred in the Christmas comedy "Fred Claus" in 2007.
2008: Support for Ron Paul
Vince Vaughn supported Ron Paul in the 2008 presidential election.
2008: Release of "Four Christmases"
Vince Vaughn starred in his second Christmas comedy, "Four Christmases," in 2008.
2008: Release of "Four Christmases"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Four Christmases" in 2008.
March 2009: Engagement to Kyla Weber
Vince Vaughn became engaged to Canadian realtor Kyla Weber in March 2009.
2009: Appearance in "Couples Retreat"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Couples Retreat." His wife was played by Malin Åkerman, and his real-life father, Vernon, portrayed his father in the film.
2009: Appearance in "Couples Retreat"
Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy "Couples Retreat" in 2009.
January 2, 2010: Marriage to Kyla Weber
Vince Vaughn and Kyla Weber married on January 2, 2010, in Lake Forest, Illinois.
February 2010: Participation in "We Are the World" Remake
Vince Vaughn was among the musicians and actors who sang in the charity-single remake of "We Are the World" in February 2010.
January 2011: Release of "The Dilemma"
Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy "The Dilemma", which was released in January 2011, and was produced by his production company, Wild West Picture Show Productions.
2011: Release of "The Dilemma"
Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy "The Dilemma" which was released in January 2011.
July 31, 2012: Development of "The Brady Bunch" Reboot
It was announced on July 31, 2012, that Vince Vaughn would be developing a reboot of "The Brady Bunch," which was taken off the air in 1974.
2012: Release of "The Watch"
Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy "The Watch" which was released in 2012.
2012: Support for Ron Paul
Vince Vaughn supported Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election.
2013: Birth of Second Child
Vince Vaughn and Kyla Weber welcomed their second child in 2013.
2013: Roles in "The Internship" and "Delivery Man"
Vince Vaughn co-wrote and starred in "The Internship" and also appeared in "Delivery Man" in 2013.
2013: Release of "The Internship"
Vince Vaughn co-wrote and starred in "The Internship" in 2013.
June 2015: Opposition to Gun Control
Vince Vaughn expressed his opposition to gun control in June 2015.
2015: Roles in "Unfinished Business" and "True Detective"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Unfinished Business" and the second season of "True Detective," which premiered on June 21, 2015.
2015: Release of "Unfinished Business"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Unfinished Business" which was released in 2015.
2015: Starring Role in "True Detective"
Vince Vaughn starred as Frank Semyon in the second season of the HBO crime drama series "True Detective" in 2015.
2016: Vince Vaughn Begins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
In 2016, Vince Vaughn commenced his training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Gracie Academy located in Torrance, California.
2016: Roles in "Hacksaw Ridge" and "Term Life"
Vince Vaughn appeared in "Hacksaw Ridge" and "Term Life" in 2016.
2016: Roles in "Term Life" and "Hacksaw Ridge"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Term Life" and "Hacksaw Ridge" in 2016.
2016: Support for Rand Paul
Vince Vaughn supported Rand Paul in the 2016 presidential election.
2017: Release of "Brawl in Cell Block 99"
Vince Vaughn starred in the film "Brawl in Cell Block 99" in 2017.
June 10, 2018: Vince Vaughn Arrested for DUI and Resisting Arrest
On June 10, 2018, Vince Vaughn was arrested in Manhattan Beach, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting arrest. The arrest followed his failure of a sobriety test at a police checkpoint.
2018: Release of "Dragged Across Concrete"
Vince Vaughn co-starred in the film "Dragged Across Concrete" in 2018.
2018: Release of "Dragged Across Concrete"
Vince Vaughn starred in "Dragged Across Concrete," his second collaboration with S. Craig Zahler, in 2018.
2018: Vince Vaughn Earns Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Vince Vaughn's dedication to Brazilian jiu-jitsu paid off in 2018 when he received his blue belt.
May 2019: Vince Vaughn Convicted of Reckless Driving
In May 2019, Vince Vaughn was convicted of reckless driving. This came after he entered a no contest plea to a reduced charge related to his 2018 arrest for DUI and resisting arrest. He received a sentence of three years' probation and was ordered to participate in a three-month alcohol abuse program.
2020: Release of "Freaky"
Vince Vaughn starred in the horror-comedy "Freaky" in 2020.
January 20, 2022: Announcement of "A Christmas Story" Sequel
It was announced on January 20, 2022 that Vince Vaughn would produce a sequel to the 1983 film "A Christmas Story."
March 2022: Launch of Audiorama
Vince Vaughn, Greg Olsen, and Ryan Kalil launched a podcast network and production company named Audiorama in March 2022.