Vin Diesel Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Vin Diesel’s net worth and salary?

With a net worth of $225 million, Vin Diesel is a multi-talented American actor, director, writer, and producer. He started his career in the 1990s, landing minor roles in films such as “Awakenings” and “Saving Private Ryan.” Diesel’s major breakthrough occurred in 2001 when he starred in the action movie “The Fast and the Furious,” which led to a hugely successful franchise. He has reprised his iconic role as Dominic Toretto in multiple sequels, solidifying his status as a central character in the series. In addition to this, Diesel has appeared in several other significant films, including “xXx,” “The Chronicles of Riddick,” and “The Pacifier,” demonstrating his versatility as an actor. His distinctive voice also brought the character Groot to life in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, which helped grow his fanbase.

As a producer, Diesel has played a role in many of his projects, founding the production company One Race Films that has produced various entries in the “Fast and Furious” franchise. A smart decision in his career was agreeing to a cameo in “The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift” in 2006 in return for owning the rights to the “Riddick” character; his part lasted just over a minute. The first “Riddick” film produced under his ownership was released in 2013, achieving $100 million in box office revenue against a $40 million budget.

Overall, Vin Diesel’s films have amassed over $11 billion globally at the box office. The success of the “Fast and the Furious” franchise has made Diesel one of the top-paid actors in the industry, potentially earning up to $50 million annually based on his film projects. For instance, between June 2019 and June 2020, he earned $55 million, with around $20 million coming from an upfront salary for “F9”. His earnings from this period also included backend profits from the film. In 2015, Diesel earned $47 million, positioning him as the third highest-paid actor of that year, largely owing to the success of “Furious 7,” which grossed $1.5 billion worldwide. In 2016, his income was $35 million, ranking him seventh highest-paid, with an impressive $54.3 million in 2017, making him the third highest earner again.

Early Life

Vin Diesel, born Mark Sinclair on July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California, has a fraternal twin brother named Paul. He grew up in New York City, raised by his mother, Delora, and his stepfather, Irving Vincent. Diesel’s passion for acting began at the age of seven with a role in the children’s play “Dinosaur Door,” which was put on at the Theater to the New City in Greenwich Village. He earned this opportunity after he, his brother, and some friends attempted to break into the theater with plans to vandalize it. Fortunately, the theater’s artistic director caught them and offered them roles instead of involving the police. Diesel remained actively engaged with the theater throughout his childhood and teen years, eventually attending Hunter College in New York City to pursue a degree in creative writing.

Career

Diesel’s entry into film began with an uncredited role in the 1990 film “Awakenings.” He took a significant step in 1994 by writing, producing, directing, and starring in the short film “Multi-Facial.” The semi-autobiographical…

A film featuring a struggling multiracial actor and his audition journey was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in 1995.

Diesel made his official feature film debut in the 1997 movie “Strays,” for which he received credit. He was also the writer, director, and producer of the film that was presented at the Sundance Film Festival in the same year. MTV purchased the rights for “Strays” to adapt it into a TV series.

In 1998, Diesel was cast by Steven Spielberg in a minor role for Saving Private Ryan. He starred in “Boiler Room” in 2000. His significant breakthrough came the same year with his portrayal of the anti-hero Riddick in “Pitch Black.” Diesel took on the role of Dominic Toretto in 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious” and appeared as Xander Cage in 2002’s “XXX.” In 2006, he acted as mobster Jack DiNorscio in “Find Me Guilty.” That year, he also made a brief cameo in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” Diesel returned for the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth installments of “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, and reprised his Riddick character in the 2013 film “Riddick.”

Additionally, Diesel lent his voice to the character Groot in “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014), “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). In 2017, he also reprised the role of Xander Cage in “XXX: Return of Xander Cage.”

In 2020, Diesel portrayed the comic book character “Bloodshot” in its film adaptation and is set to appear in the sequel. He featured in “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Fast X” in 2023. New entries in the “Furious,” “XXX,” and “Riddick” franchises are currently in the works.

Diesel announced his foray into music in September 2020 with a song titled “Feel Like I Do,” produced by Kygo. The song premiered on The Kelly Clarkson Show on September 24th. He has also launched his own film production company, One Race Films, a record label called Racetrack Records, and Tigon Studios for video game development, where he provides voice and motion capture for all releases.

Personal Life

In 2001, Diesel had a romantic relationship with his co-star Michelle Rodriguez from “The Fast and the Furious.”

Diesel has been married to Paloma Jimenez since 2007 and they share three children: Hania Riley, born in April 2008; Vincent Sinclair, born in 2010; and Pauline, born in March 2015. The name Pauline honors his late friend and co-star Paul Walker, who tragically passed away in a car accident in November 2013. Diesel serves as godfather to Walker’s daughter, Meadow.

Diesel is known for his distinctive deep voice, which changed at 15, making him sound older on the phone. An avid player of Dungeons & Dragons for over thirty years, he authored the foreword for “30 Years of Adventure: A Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons.”

In late 2020, a woman reported experiencing a flat tire on the 405 freeway near Los Angeles International Airport. To her surprise, a car pulled over, revealing Vin Diesel. He helped her change the tire and then drove away. She recounted: “A car stops behind me. Out steps someone who knows from automobiles. You can’t believe this. It’s ‘Fast and Furious’ classic American car collector Vin Diesel! I open the trunk. He pulls out the…

Jack and Spare take the opportunity to change the flat tire. I express my gratitude, offering him a hug and some Handi Wipes. He swiftly gets back into his car and drives away.“

In December 2020, Diesel honored the memory of his friend Paul Walker on Instagram, marking the seventh anniversary of Walker’s passing. He shared a picture of the two of them together with the caption: “Seven years…Not a day passes… All love, Always.”

Car Collection

Vin Diesel, an enthusiastic car collector, boasts a remarkable assortment of classic American vehicles. His collection (past and present) features models such as the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Grand Sport, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1966 Pontiac Bonneville, a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, and a 1974 Plymouth Barracuda. For his 52nd birthday, his colleagues from “The Fast and the Furious” gifted him a custom 1970 Dodge Charger “Tantrum,” built by the SpeedKore Performance Group, equipped with a powerful 9.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine generating 1,650 hp. Additionally, he possesses a 2011 Dodge Charger SRT-8, a 2010 BMW E60 M5, and the exceptionally rare 2014 Lykan Hypersport, priced at $3.4 million, featuring jewel-embedded headlights.

Real Estate

In February 2000, Diesel acquired a 1,517-square-foot house for $562,500. By 2016, he had listed this two-bedroom, three-bathroom residence for $1.4 million, as it became a bit cramped with three kids. Before putting the Hollywood Hills home on the market, he rented it out for $5,800 monthly. The kitchen seamlessly connects to a dining area and living space. The master suite is adorned with beamed ceilings and French doors, while the master bath features a sunken tub. The yard includes a patio and pool.