Age, Biography, and Wiki
Vincent Philip D'Onofrio was born on June 30, 1959. He is widely recognized for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket and series such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Daredevil . His career spans over four decades, with a reputation as a talented and dedicated actor.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
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| Date of Birth | 30 June 1959 |
| Age | 66 Years |
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about his current weight are not readily available, Vincent D'Onofrio stands at a height of approximately 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm), which has often been noted in his roles for its imposing presence .
In 1984, he made his Broadway debut as Nick Rizzoli in Open Admissions. In 1986, D'Onofrio took on the role often considered the defining moment in his acting career, as Pvt. Leonard Lawrence, an overweight, clumsy Marine recruit in the movie Full Metal Jacket. On a tip from friend Matthew Modine, D'Onofrio was urged to send audition tapes to director Stanley Kubrick, in England. Four tapes later, D'Onofrio landed the role. Originally, the character of Pvt. Lawrence had been written as a "skinny ignorant redneck"; however, Kubrick believed the role would have more impact if the character were big and clumsy. D'Onofrio gained 70 lbs for the role, bringing his weight to 280 lbs. While filming an obstacle course scene for the movie, D'Onofrio injured his left knee, compounded by the excessive weight, which required surgical reconstruction.
Over the course of nine months after filming of Full Metal Jacket was completed, D'Onofrio lost nearly all the weight he had gained for his role. He went on to play Dawson, the owner of Dawson's Garage, in Adventures in Babysitting (1987). He appears in one scene near the end of the film. In 1988, he was cast in another supporting role in the film Mystic Pizza, playing the fiancé of Lili Taylor's character. In the film, which was Julia Roberts' breakout film, he was billed under his full name Vincent Philip D'Onofrio. In 1989 he played a supporting role as Young Gar in The Blood of Heroes alongside Joan Chen and Rutger Hauer, for which he is also billed under his full name.
In September 2011, Australian hip hop band The Funkoars, released an album titled The Quickening, featuring the song "Being Vincent D'Onofrio", an homage to D'Onofrio's career and his work on Law and Order: Criminal Intent. In February 2012, the band announced their upcoming "Being Vincent D'Onofrio Tour 2012" with artwork featuring D'Onofrio's face in place of the band members'.
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Dating & Relationship Status
D'Onofrio has been married to Carin van der Donk since 2012. Prior to this, he was married to Greta Scacchi from 1989 to 1993 .
He is of Italian descent, with ancestors from Naples. His paternal grandfather was an upholsterer and his maternal grandparents opened the first Italian restaurant in Hawaii. His parents Gennaro "Gene" Joseph D'Onofrio and Phyllis Ann Minicola met and married while Gennaro was stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. Air Force. Gennaro was trained as an interior decorator but spent most of his spare time in amateur theater. Vincent is the youngest of three siblings. His older siblings are Antoinette (born 1956) and Elizabeth (born 1957), an actress and drama coach residing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. He was raised in Hawaii and Colorado during his early years.
D'Onofrio's parents divorced when he was young; his mother later married George Meyer. He became stepbrother to Guy and Connie, Meyer's children from a previous marriage. The family relocated to the Hialeah, Florida area. D'Onofrio has described himself as a shy boy who spent "a lot of time in my room, staying in my head". He later became interested in magic and sleight of hand, learning from Cuban entertainers who owned a small magic shop.
In his teens, he worked backstage in set building and sound production at a number of community theaters run by his father. He graduated from Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School.
D'Onofrio continued to play a wide variety of minor or supporting roles, including the father of a saint in Nancy Savoca's Household Saints (1993), director Orson Welles in Tim Burton's Ed Wood (1994), farmer Edgar and the evil "Bug" that possesses him from Men in Black (1997), a man who claims to be from the future in Happy Accidents (2000), and the serial killer Carl Stargher, opposite Jennifer Lopez's character in The Cell (2000).
In 1999, he turned down a role in The Sopranos. D'Onofrio portrayed leftist radical Abbie Hoffman in Steal This Movie! in 2000, starring Janeane Garofalo as his wife.
In 1998, D'Onofrio, with his father Gene and sister Elizabeth, founded the RiverRun International Film Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In 2003, former film producer and dean of the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Dale Pollock, took over the festival and moved it from Brevard, North Carolina, to Winston-Salem. Annually, the festival showcases the best films offered from the independent and international industry, as well as those from student filmmakers.
In the early 1990s, D'Onofrio dated actress Greta Scacchi, with whom he starred in several films during that period (including The Player and Fires Within). Their daughter is actress Leila George (b. ~1992). He was the father-in-law of actor Sean Penn, who was married to George from 2020 to 2022.
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| Husband | Carin van der Donk (m. 1997-2023) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of recent estimates, Vincent D'Onofrio's net worth is approximately $14 million dollars. His earnings come from a successful career in film and television, including notable roles in Jurassic World and Daredevil . However, there are also reports differing on the exact figure, with some sources suggesting a higher value .
Career, Business, and Investments
Vincent D'Onofrio's career is marked by a variety of roles:
- Early Career: He gained recognition for his portrayal of Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (1987).
- Television Success: He played Detective Robert Goren in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001-2011) and Wilson Fisk / Kingpin in Daredevil (2015-2018) .
- Recent Roles: He appeared as Vic Hoskins in Jurassic World (2015) and has ongoing roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including appearances in Hawkeye and upcoming projects like Echo and Daredevil: Born Again .
After graduating from high school, D'Onofrio started to appear on stage. During an 18-month stint at the University of Colorado in Boulder, he was involved with small, community-theater productions. He later studied method acting at the American Stanislavsky Theater and the Actors Studio, under coaches Sonia Moore and Sharon Chatten, which landed him his first paid role in off-Broadway's This Property Is Condemned. He went on to appear in a number of their productions, including Of Mice and Men and Sexual Perversity in Chicago. D'Onofrio continued his career by performing in many New York University student productions while also working as a bouncer at the Hard Rock Cafe, a bodyguard for Robert Plant and Yul Brynner and also worked as a deliveryman.
Social Network
While specific details about his social media presence are not highlighted in the available information, Vincent D'Onofrio is likely active on platforms where he engages with fans and shares updates about his career.
In 2014, D'Onofrio released two songs as part of an avant garde spoken-word project with multi-instrumentalist and composer Dana Lyn. The first single, "I'm a Hamster", gathered attention on social media. The full album was made available for purchase in March 2015, on the band's website.
Education
D'Onofrio attended the University of Colorado Boulder and later studied at the American Stanislavski Theatre and the Actors Studio .
In conclusion, Vincent D'Onofrio's enduring career is a testament to his versatility and talent, with a net worth reflective of his success in both film and television. His ongoing projects continue to captivate audiences, solidifying his position as a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
