Age, Biography, and Wiki
Vin Diesel was born on July 18, 1967, in New York City. He is now 57 years old. Diesel's career in the entertainment industry began with small roles in films like "Awakenings" and "Saving Private Ryan" before his breakout role as Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" in 2001. His wiki page provides extensive details on his life and career, including his rise to fame and notable film roles.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
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| Date of Birth | 18 July 1967 |
| Age | 57 Years |
| Birth Place | Alameda County, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight, & Measurements
Vin Diesel stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) and typically maintains a physique that suits his action-oriented roles. However, specific details on his weight and other measurements are not widely documented.
In December 2023, former assistant Asta Jonasson sued Diesel for sexual battery and retaliation. The lawsuit alleges that, in 2010 during the filming of Fast Five in Atlanta, he brought her to his suite at the St. Regis Hotel and forced her onto his bed. Jonasson accuses him of "forcibly grabbing [her] and groping her breasts, and kissing her chest... and trying to pull down her underwear". She further accused him of pressing her against the wall and forcing her to touch his erect penis, and then he began to masturbate. She was fired a few days later which she believes was retaliatory with the suit reading, "It was clear to her that she was being fired because she was no longer useful—Vin Diesel had used her to fulfill his sexual desires and she had resisted his sexual assaults". The lawsuit also names Diesel's sister and production company as defendants for allegedly creating a hostile work environment and wrongfully terminating her, among other complaints.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Vin Diesel has been married to Paloma Jiménez since 2007. The couple has three children together. Diesel is known for his private personal life, and there is limited public information about his relationships beyond his marriage.
His mother, Delora Sherleen Vincent (née Sinclair), is an astrologer. He was raised by his white mother and adoptive African-American father, Irving H. Vincent, an acting instructor and theater manager. Diesel has stated that he is "of ambiguous ethnicity." His mother has Scottish roots. He has never met his biological father, and has said that "all I know from my mother is that I have connections to many different cultures"; Diesel believes that his parents' relationship would have been illegal in parts of the United States due to anti-miscegenation laws.
Sinclair began going by his stage name "Vin Diesel" while working as a bouncer at the New York nightclub Tunnel, wanting a tougher sounding name for his occupation. Vin comes from his mother's married last name Vincent, while the surname Diesel came from his friends due to his tendency to be energetic.
Sometime around 2001, Diesel dated his Fast & Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez. Since 2007, he has been in a relationship with Mexican model Paloma Jimenez; the couple have three children, two daughters born in April 2008 and March 2015, and a son born 2010. The younger daughter is named in honor of his co-star and close friend Paul Walker, who died in November 2013. He is also the godfather of Walker's daughter, Meadow. Diesel also shares a close friendship with Fast & Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Vin Diesel's net worth is estimated to be approximately $225 million. His annual salary can range from $20 million to $50 million, depending on his film projects and franchise involvement. Diesel's earnings from the "Fast & Furious" franchise alone are estimated to exceed $1 billion, including salaries, profit-sharing, and producing credits.
Career, Business, and Investments
Vin Diesel's career has been defined by his roles in several successful franchises:
- Fast & Furious: Diesel's portrayal of Dominic Toretto has been pivotal to the franchise's success, grossing over $7.3 billion worldwide.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: He voiced the character of Groot, contributing to the series' global popularity.
- Producing Credits: Diesel has also been involved as a producer on several films, further boosting his earnings.
- Business Ventures: Beyond acting, Diesel's business ventures include his production company, which has contributed to various film projects.
He founded the production company One Race Films, where he has also served as a producer or executive producer for his star vehicles. Diesel also founded the record label Racetrack Records and video game developer Tigon Studios, providing his voice and motion capture for all of Tigon's releases.
Social Network
Vin Diesel is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, where he engages with fans and shares updates on his projects. However, his personal life remains relatively private.
In September 2020, Diesel announced his venture into music, with the release of the song "Feel Like I Do", produced by Kygo. He debuted the song on The Kelly Clarkson Show on September 24, stating: "I am blessed that on a year that I would normally be on a movie set — and as you know, that's not possible — I've had another creative outlet. Another way to show you, or share with you, my heart."
Diesel has said he prefers to maintain his privacy regarding his personal life, stating: "I'm not gonna put it out there on a magazine cover like some other actors. I come from the Harrison Ford, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino code of silence."
Education
Vin Diesel attended Hunter College in New York City, where he studied creative writing. He began his career in the film industry as a writer and director before transitioning to acting roles.
Born in California, Diesel attended Hunter College in New York City, where studies in creative writing led him to begin screenwriting. He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the short drama film Multi-Facial (1995) and his debut feature Strays (1997). He came to prominence in the late 1990s and first became known for appearing in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan in 1998. He followed up with commercially successful films such as Boiler Room (2000) and The Pacifier (2005). He gained stardom as a leading action star headlining numerous franchises, including Fast & Furious, XXX, and The Chronicles of Riddick.
Diesel made his stage debut at age seven when he appeared in the children's play Dinosaur Door, written by Barbara Garson. The play was produced at Theater for the New City in New York's Greenwich Village. His involvement in the play came about when he, his brother and some friends had broken into the Theater for the New City space on Jane Street with the intent to vandalize it. They were confronted by the theater's artistic director, Crystal Field, who offered them roles in the upcoming show instead of calling the police. Diesel remained involved with the theater throughout adolescence, going on to attend Hunter College in New York City, where studies in creative writing led him to begin screenwriting. He has identified himself as a "multi-faceted" actor.
In 2017, Diesel also reprised his roles as Xander Cage in XXX: Return of Xander Cage, and Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Over the course of several years, Diesel has discussed playing two separate roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In November 2016 director of Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn, confirmed that Diesel had been in talks to play Blackagar Boltagon / Black Bolt for the planned Inhumans film, but it was turned into a television series instead without Diesel involved.
