Vin Diesel was born Mark Sinclair Vincent on July 18, 1967. His career has been founded on action movies, especially "Fast & Furious" Diesel is one of the most famous and well-paid performers. Diesel grew up in New York City despite being born in Alameda County, California. Irving Vincent, his mother and stepfather, reared him after he lost contact with his biological father. Diesel began acting on stage because he wanted to be one. He left Hunter College to pursue acting full-time. Diesel wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the Cannes Film Festival-premiered short film "," which was well-received. So, Steven Spielberg cast him as the lead in "Saving Private Ryan," released in 1998. But his portrayal as Dominic Toretto in the first "Fast & Furious" movie made him famous worldwide. After playing Toretto in multiple "Fast & Furious" films, Diesel has become a franchise icon and prominent producer. He also appeared in "xXx," "The Chronicles of Riddick," "Pitch Black," "The Pacifier," and "Guardians of the Galaxy." Diesel-like charisma and toughness flourish in high-octane action scenarios.