Vince Vaughn: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: Vincent Anthony Vaughn
Date of Birth: March 28, 1970
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Comedian
Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
Education:
High School: Lake Forest High School, Illinois
College: Did not attend college; moved to Hollywood to pursue acting
Family:
Father: Vernon Vaughn (salesman)
Mother: Sharon Eileen DePalmo (real estate agent and stockbroker)
Spouse: Kyla Weber (m. 2010–present)
Children: 2 (one daughter and one son)
Career Highlights:
Vince Vaughn rose to fame in the mid-1990s as part of the “Frat Pack” comedy group, known for his fast-talking style and witty charm.
Breakthrough Role:
Swingers (1996) – Co-written by and co-starring Jon Favreau
Major Films:
The Lost World:Jurassic Park (1997)
Old School (2003)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Wedding Crashers (2005)
The Break Up (2006)
Four Christmases (2008)
The Internship (2013)
Freaky (2020) – horror-comedy, praised performance
Dragged Across Concrete (2018) – dramatic role
TV Work:
True Detective Season 2 (2015)
Producer Credits:
Has produced several of his own films under Wild West Picture Show Productions
Net Worth (2024):
estimated at $70 million
Awards & Nominations:
MTV Movie Award –
Best On-Screen Team (shared, Wedding Crashers)
People's Choice Award – Favorite On-Screen Match-Up
Teen Choice Award –
Multiple nominations for comedic roles
Critics praise for dramatic turns in films like Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
Summary:
Vince Vaughn is a tall, charismatic actor known for his sharp comedic timing and natural screen presence. Gaining stardom with Swingers, he went on to dominate early 2000s comedies like Wedding Crashers and Dodgeball. In recent years, he has taken on more serious and genre-bending roles, showing impressive versatility. With a steady filmography, producing credits, and strong family life, Vaughn remains a relevant and admired figure in Hollywood.
