Famous actor Vin Diesel was born in New York in 1967, in Greenwich Village. He was born not alone, but together with his twin brother, another future American, Paul Vincent. The family in which the boys grew up was not rich. Their mother Delora worked as a psychiatrist and was also interested in astrology. The brothers never knew their own father. Paul Vincent, Vin Diesel's brother, was not distinguished by any outstanding talents since childhood. The same could not be said about Vin.
Twins childhood
The brothers lived with their mother in a cramped New York apartment, and the lack of money was constantly felt. Delora literally made ends meet to ensure that her children had everything they needed.
In 1970, their family was unexpectedly replenished with new members. The mother married a man named Ivrin, and the boys suddenly found not only a stepfather, but also a younger half-brother and sister, Samantha. There was simply a catastrophic shortage of money, but the twins’ lives improved in an amazing way thanks to their new father.
The fact is that Ivrin taught acting at one of the universities in New York, and also worked as a theater director. It was he who instilled in children a love of art and made them look at the world with different eyes. Vin Diesel and his brother became frequent guests at theatrical performances and in films. They persistently developed in a given direction, and their stepfather contributed to this in every possible way and supported the twins.
Vin Diesel and Paul Vincent - the life of brothers in the world of cinema
Despite the striking resemblance in appearance, each of the twins was a unique individual, they were completely different people in life. Paul Vincent, Vin Diesel's brother, grew up as a calmer boy, he was not eager to go on stage, unlike 
own brother. Paul works in the same way in the film industry, but in more modest roles; he devoted his life to film editing. One of his works is the film “Parisisburning”.
Vin Diesel himself is famous Hollywood actor, who starred in numerous blockbusters such as:
- “Vagabonds” - 1997;
- “Loner” - 2003;
- “Bald Nanny” - 2005;
- “Find Me Guilty” - 2006;
- “Babylon AD” - 2008;
- "Riddick" -2013.
Of course, this is far from full list all the actor's works.
The nationality of the brothers, or rather, the complete lack of reliable information about it, caused a lot of rumors and controversy among journalists. Vin Diesel himself states that he belongs to many cultures.
Video: Trailer for the film “Riddick”
The famous actor and director returned to the big screen with the ultra-popular film "Fast and Furious 7."
Vin Diesel has a reputation cool guy, but the point, as you understand, is not only his impeccable physique, but also his amazing acting talent.
Being one of the most big stars in Hollywood, Diesel managed to hide much of his personal life from reporters. But if you are a big fan of this actor and want to know more about him, then we have collected 10 extremely interesting facts about his life, reports Day.Az with reference to Lifter.
1. His real name is Mark Sinclair Vincent
Vincent changed his first and last name at the age of 17. Even then, he worked as a bouncer in one of the nightclubs in New York and wanted to appear “more respectable.”
2. He has a twin brother
His name is Paul Vincent. He didn't change his name. In the photo - on the right.
3. He started his acting career very early
He started playing in the theater at a time when his brother and his friends were still just hooligans and stealing tickets. Diesel's first fee was $20 - he had to play a minor role in a school production.
4. Diesel is the founder of three manufacturing companies
Vin Diesel is not one of those actors who spends all the money they earn on prostitutes and cocaine. He founded three manufacturing companies: One Race Films, Racetrack Records and Tigon Studios.
5. He's a big Dungeons & Dragons fan
Diesel is a fan of tabletop games role playing games. His favorite is Dungeons & Dragons.
6. He was breakdancing.
When I was younger, of course.
7. Vin Diesel could have had a different career.
He did all sorts of things before Hollywood! He worked in telemarketing, selling light bulbs and mechanical tools. Before his first movie appearance (1997's "Stray"), he earned a salary of $50,000 a year.
8. Education
Vin Diesel could very well become a linguist. He studied English language at Hunter College in New York. I didn’t have time to finish my studies: I was invited to Hollywood.
9. He is the father of three children
The actor is married to a model Palome Jimenez. They have three children: Chania, Vincent And Pauline. The latter is named after dead friend Wine, Paul Walker. The actor rarely talks about his family life and prefers to keep it secret from fans.
10. He is an outstanding blogger
Did you know that Vin Diesel is also a popular blogger? He blogs regularly on Facebook and has over 90 million readers there! Wow.
Star friendships are an extremely rare phenomenon, especially in Hollywood. But actors Vin Diesel and Paul Walker proved the opposite to the world. Since 2001, when filming of the first part of the famous sequel “Fast and the Furious” was completed, the two main characters of the film became very close friends. real life. They worked together and joked together, got to know each other's parents and children, provided support in hard times and shared the joy.
Where did the friendship begin?
In 2001, the premiere of the crime and very entertaining film “Fast and the Furious” was released, starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Photos from the filming, posters and placards became the property of all fans of the film; they were published in various magazines and newspapers, and often appeared on the Internet. According to the plot of the film, the two main characters were in a rather strained relationship, if not hostile. But off camera, Paul and Vin got along quite well and became good friends. The next part of the sequel, “Fast and Furious 2,” told us the story only about Walker’s hero, and in the third part there were new characters altogether. The viewer meets the heroes from the first part only after the release of Fast and Furious 4. During the filming of the film, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker became close friends, and not just because they had fun together.
New film and new life
In 2008, Vin Diesel's lover, Mexican model Paloma Jimenez, was about to give birth to a child. On the day she was admitted to the hospital, the young father could not tear himself away from filming “Fast and the Furious” and, while working, was very worried about his loved ones. Of all his colleagues, it was Paul who was the most supportive. He said: “You should immediately drop everything and run to the maternity hospital, be near your wife and see how your child is born.” Later, in an interview, Diesel will say that he listened to his colleague then as he would have listened to his brother. The actor also claims that if he had not taken Walker’s advice, he would never have forgiven himself for this.
Work and friendship continue
Two more parts of “Fast and the Furious” will soon be released, where Paul Walker and Vin Diesel are again at the center of events. The actors' relationship became even warmer and closer during the filming period. Paul became friends with Vin's family, especially the children, and they often spent weekends together, went on walks and even traveled. In some interviews, Diesel shares with journalists that his children often miss Uncle Paul.
What the parents said
The parents of these actors also say that Vin Diesel and Paul Walker were friends. In particular, Paul's mother was always glad to have her son's partner and comrade in her home. “They could chat for hours, discuss not only filming and other work issues, but also remember various incidents in life, plan the next weekend or vacation, laugh at something,” - this is exactly what Cheryl Walker, Paul’s mother, said in one of her interviews .
Inseparable family
Fans of "Fast and the Furious" are well aware that all the main characters in the fifth part of the film unite into a family. Despite different origins, a controversial past and a difficult character, they are all part of one whole. The actors who played the roles of audience favorites also became close friends. And each of them claims that it was Vin Diesel and Paul Walker who became truly close brothers, not only on screen, but also in life. It is worth noting that in the film, the relationship between Brian O'Conner and Dominic Toretto was strained, to put it mildly. Yes, they became brothers, but many disagreements remained between them. While filming such scenes, the actors tried to be as serious and brutal as possible, but often it all ended in laughter and friendly hugs, which is why they had to film many takes.
Terrible tragedy
On December 1, 2013, incredibly sad news spread around the world. Paul Walker died in a car accident. He took part in a night race in a Porsche Carrera sports car, and his partner lost control, causing the car to crash into a tree. Vin Diesel, as soon as he heard this news, immediately rushed to the scene of the tragedy. The fans who were present there, journalists, and other people could not help but notice the sorrow with which Vin watched what was happening. For some time, the actor simply disappeared from all radars, stopped running his Twitter and Facebook, and did not give interviews to journalists. Filming of the 7th part of “Fast and the Furious”, in which Walker managed to star in many episodes, was also suspended. A few months later, Diesel published information on social networks that he had no idea how he would continue to work, especially in a project that he completely associated with his brother. He also wrote that a new angel had entered Paradise, and for him an entire era of life had ended - the era of great and true friendship.
"Posthumous" inspiration
Vin Diesel did not hide his grief and regret at Paul Walker's funeral. On the day of the burial, he briefly spoke to reporters: “What the hell is the film, what the hell is the shooting! I no longer have a brother, a friend and a mentor, an advisor and just loved one" But some time later, Vin found one of latest interviews Paul, in which he tells fans in all colors about what the 8th film called “Fast and the Furious” will be like, what new things the audience will be able to see, where the fate of their favorite heroes will now take them. On this day, the actor realized that he needed to continue working in the project, at least in memory of his friend. He is sure that Paul himself would be incredibly glad that his business was continued and not abandoned halfway.
For more than 10 years, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker worked together. They became friends, became not just comrades, but one family, friendly and cheerful. Most likely, this is why they were able to work so easily in a difficult project called “Fast and the Furious,” showing viewers incredibly complex stunts and much more complex relationships.
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Today famous actor Vin Diesel turns 48 years old, which is absolutely impossible to believe. This guy is truly amazing huge amount women with their masculinity, gorgeous bodies and exciting film roles. Always strong and confident, this is exactly how we are used to seeing this brutal handsome man on our screens. In honor of the actor's birthday PEOPLETALK invites you to find out a little more about him.
Real name − Mark Sinclair Vincent.
The actor did not choose his famous pseudonym by chance. Vin Diesel they called him from the days when he worked as a bouncer in one of the nightclubs New York. Vin is a shortened form of the name Vincent, and "Diesel" he got it for his assertive and lively disposition.
It's hard to believe, but school years peers called Diesel “worm” because of tall and thinness.
- left-handed.
The actor was born in the New York area Greenwich Village. Your own father Vin was never seen and was raised by his stepfather, with whom he developed a very warm relationship.
The actor’s mother worked as a psychologist and was interested in astrology.
Diesel has a twin brother, Paul, who is nothing like him. Paul, unlike Vin, did not become an actor and works as an editor in Hollywood.
Vin’s love for cinema was instilled in him by his stepfather Irwin, who saw great potential in the boy from childhood. Irwin at that time worked as a director in the theater and also taught acting at New York University.
Diesel's first acting experience happened when he was seven years old. In order to play with theatrical props, he and his friends decided to sneak into one of the local theaters. At that moment, a performance was being rehearsed on stage. The director of the production noticed the boys and, as punishment, forced them to read the text by role. Oddly enough, Vin did it better than anyone, so it was he who received a tempting offer from the director - $20 for each stage performance in the production.
In 1990, another performance took place - in the play "Door for the Dinosaur". It was so brilliant that from that moment Diesel definitely decided to connect his life with acting. Until the age of 17, he worked actively in the theater.
The actor played his first film role in the film "Awakening". It was episodic, and Diesel was not even listed in the credits.
Vin managed to attract attention in the film industry after he created a short film for little money in 1995 "Many faces" The actor wrote the script for the video himself, as well as the music. Thanks to the support of his father, the work was shown in one of the cinemas Manhattan. The film received positive reviews and was even shown on Cannes Film Festival in 1995.
The next step was Diesel's acquaintance with the cult film director Steven Spielberg(68). It was he who offered Vin a role in the film "Saving Private Ryan" With Tom Hanks(59) in leading role. This picture became Vin's first serious work.
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