History of Vincent D'Onofrio in Timeline

Vincent D'Onofrio is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker, recognized for his versatile performances in both leading and supporting roles across film and television. His contributions to the entertainment industry have earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, solidifying his reputation as a respected and accomplished artist.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1992: Birth of Daughter Leila George

Around 1992, Vincent D'Onofrio's daughter, actress Leila George, was born with Greta Scacchi.

March 22, 1997: Marriage to Carin van der Donk

On March 22, 1997, Vincent D'Onofrio married Dutch model Carin van der Donk.

1998: RiverRun International Film Festival Founded

In 1998, Vincent D'Onofrio, with his father Gene and sister Elizabeth, founded the RiverRun International Film Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

1999: Birth of Son with Carin van der Donk

In 1999, Vincent D'Onofrio and Carin van der Donk had a son.

2003: Dale Pollock Takes Over RiverRun Film Festival

In 2003, Dale Pollock took over the RiverRun International Film Festival, moving it from Brevard to Winston-Salem.

November 10, 2004: Collapse on Law & Order Set

On November 10, 2004, Vincent D'Onofrio collapsed on the set of Law & Order: Criminal Intent due to exhaustion from filming and making his short film, Five Minutes, Mr. Welles.

2008: Hosting Events for Utah Meth Cops Project

In 2008, Vincent D'Onofrio and his sister, Toni, began hosting events to raise money for the Utah Meth Cops Project.

2008: Birth of Second Son

In 2008, Vincent D'Onofrio and his wife, Carin van der Donk, had their second son.

October 27, 2009: Musical Debut as George Geronimo Gerkie

On October 27, 2009, Vincent D'Onofrio made his musical debut as comedic country singer George Geronimo Gerkie at Joe's Pub in New York City.

December 6, 2009: Appearance at Matt Pinfield's Holiday Extravaganza Show

On December 6, 2009, Vincent D'Onofrio, as George Geronimo Gerkie, appeared at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom during Matt Pinfield's Holiday Extravaganza Show.

2009: Spokesperson for Utah Meth Cops Project

In 2009, Vincent D'Onofrio became the spokesperson for the Utah Meth Cops Project.

2010: Spokesperson for National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and Museum

Since 2010, Vincent D'Onofrio has been the spokesperson for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and Museum.

February 2011: Public Face of Gun Control Debate

In February 2011, Vincent D'Onofrio became a public face of the gun control debate, appearing in an ad by the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City.

September 2011: The Funkoars Release "Being Vincent D'Onofrio"

In September 2011, the Australian hip hop band The Funkoars released an album titled The Quickening, featuring the song "Being Vincent D'Onofrio", which is an homage to D'Onofrio's career and his work on Law and Order: Criminal Intent.

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November 11, 2011: Plans for George Gerkie Documentary

On November 11, 2011, while teaching, Vincent D'Onofrio discussed plans for further concerts and a George Gerkie documentary to be filmed by Whitney Smith.

2011: Advisory Board Member for Woodstock Film Festival

In 2011, Vincent D'Onofrio became a member of the advisory board for the Woodstock Film Festival.

2011: Discusses Dyslexia and Potential Autism Diagnosis

In 2011, Vincent D'Onofrio discussed his dyslexia and his belief that he might have been diagnosed with autism as a child if knowledge of the condition had been more advanced at the time.

February 2012: "Being Vincent D'Onofrio Tour 2012" Announcement

In February 2012, The Funkoars announced their upcoming "Being Vincent D'Onofrio Tour 2012", featuring D'Onofrio's face in place of the band members' on the artwork.

August 9, 2012: Narrator of "Heroes Behind The Badge" Announced

On August 9, 2012, it was announced that Vincent D'Onofrio had been chosen to narrate the documentary "Heroes Behind The Badge", a film about fallen officers and their impact on their families and communities.

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November 13, 2012: Cast in Off-Broadway Production "Clive"

On November 13, 2012, Vincent D'Onofrio joined the cast of the off-Broadway production "Clive", alongside Brooks Ashmanskas and Zoe Kazan.

2012: Teaching at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute

In 2012, Vincent D'Onofrio returned to teach at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where his daughter was a student.

2012: End of Spokesperson Role for Utah Meth Cops Project

In 2012, Vincent D'Onofrio's tenure as the spokesperson for the Utah Meth Cops Project concluded.

February 7, 2013: Opening of "Clive" at The New Group

On February 7, 2013, the play "Clive", in which Vincent D'Onofrio starred, opened at The New Group at Theatre Row.

2013: "Heroes Behind The Badge: Sacrifice and Survival" Released

In the fall of 2013, "Heroes Behind The Badge: Sacrifice and Survival", a follow-up to the documentary "Heroes Behind The Badge", was released.

2014: Release of "I'm a Hamster"

In 2014, Vincent D'Onofrio released the single "I'm a Hamster" as part of an avant garde spoken-word project with Dana Lyn, receiving attention on social media.

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March 2015: Avant Garde Spoken-Word Album Release

In March 2015, the full avant garde spoken-word album with Dana Lyn, including "I'm a Hamster", was made available for purchase on the band's website.

2020: Leila George Marries Sean Penn

In 2020, Vincent D'Onofrio's daughter, Leila George, married actor Sean Penn.

August 2022: Announcement of "Pigs Can't Look Up"

In August 2022, Vincent D'Onofrio announced the upcoming publication of his children's book, "Pigs Can't Look Up", based on his viral tweet about pigs.

Pigs Can't Look Up: A Picture Book

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2022: Leila George and Sean Penn Divorce

In 2022, Vincent D'Onofrio's daughter, Leila George, divorced actor Sean Penn.

May 2023: Publication of "Pigs Can't Look Up"

In May 2023, Vincent D'Onofrio's children's book, "Pigs Can't Look Up", was published, expanding on his original tweet and creating a character who commits to acts of kindness.

Pigs Can't Look Up: A Picture Book

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