Vin Diesel Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is the net worth and salary of Vin Diesel?

Vin Diesel, an American actor, director, writer, and producer, possesses a net worth of $225 million. He embarked on his career in the 1990s, landing minor roles in films such as “Awakenings” and “Saving Private Ryan.” His significant breakthrough occurred in 2001 when he starred in the action film “The Fast and the Furious,” leading to a tremendously successful franchise. Since then, Diesel has continued to step into the shoes of Dominic Toretto in multiple sequels, establishing himself as a pivotal character in the series. Furthermore, his filmography includes other prominent titles like “xXx,” “The Chronicles of Riddick,” and “The Pacifier,” which display his versatility as an actor. Additionally, he provided his unique voice for Groot in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, expanding his audience even further.

As a producer, Diesel has played an active role in many of his projects, founding the production company One Race Films, which has been responsible for several “Fast and Furious” installments. In a clever business maneuver, Diesel consented to make a cameo in the 2006 film “The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift” in exchange for the ownership rights to the “Riddick” character, with his scene lasting just over a minute. The first “Riddick” film produced under Diesel’s ownership was released in 2013, achieving $100 million in earnings against a budget of $40 million.

Dive into the box office realm, Vin Diesel’s films have amassed over $11 billion globally. The “Fast and the Furious” franchise has placed Diesel among the highest-paid actors worldwide. In terms of earnings, he can make nearly $50 million annually, contingent on his film roles. For instance, between June 2019 and June 2020, he earned an impressive $55 million, over $20 million of which was derived from an upfront base salary for “F9.” Additional income stems from a backend equity share in the film, which pays him a portion of the profits. In 2015, Diesel was the third highest-paid actor, earning $47 million, bolstered by “Furious 7,” which generated $1.5 billion globally. In 2016, he made $35 million, ranking seventh among highest earners, and in 2017, his earnings soared to $54.3 million, again placing him third on the list.

Early Life

Born Mark Sinclair on July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California, Vin Diesel has a fraternal twin brother, Paul. He was brought up in New York City by his mother, Delora, and stepfather, Irving Vincent. Diesel’s journey into acting began at the young age of seven when he participated in a children’s play titled “Dinosaur Door,” performed at the Theater to the New City in Greenwich Village. This opportunity arose after he, along with his brother and friends, attempted to break into the theater with the intent to vandalize it. Instead of calling the police, the theater’s artist director offered them roles in an upcoming production. Diesel remained connected with the theater throughout his childhood and teenage years, later attending Hunter College in New York City to pursue a degree in creative writing.

Career

Diesel’s initial foray into film was an uncredited role in the 1990 movie “Awakenings.” In 1994, he took on the roles of writer, producer, director, and star for the short film “Multi-Facial,” which served as a semi-autobiographical exploration of his own experiences.

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

Diesel made his feature film debut, this time with credit, in the 1997 movie “Strays.” Besides acting, he also wrote, directed, and produced this film, which was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997. MTV later acquired the rights to adapt “Strays” into a series.

In 1998, Steven Spielberg offered Diesel a small part in Saving Private Ryan. In 2000, he starred in “Boiler Room.” His significant breakthrough came as the anti-hero Riddick in “Pitch Black,” released in the same year. He assumed the role of Dominic Toretto in 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious” and portrayed Xander Cage in the 2002 film “XXX.” In 2006, he took on the role of mobster Jack DiNorscio in “Find Me Guilty.” That year also saw him make a cameo in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” He later returned to the “The Fast and the Furious” franchise for its fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth installments, and reprised his character Riddick in the 2013 film “Riddick.”

Additionally, Diesel lent his voice to the character Groot in 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” followed by appearances in 2017’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” and 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” He also reprised his role as Xander Cage in “XXX: Return of Xander Cage” in 2017.

In 2020, he portrayed the comic book character “Bloodshot” in the film adaptation of the same name, with plans for a sequel. By 2023, he was featured in “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Fast X,” while future installments of the “Furious,” “XXX,” and “Riddick” franchises are currently in development.

In September 2020, Diesel ventured into the music industry with the release of “Feel Like I Do,” produced by Kygo. The song debuted on The Kelly Clarkson Show on September 24th. He has also established his own production company, One Race Films, a record label called Racetrack Records, and a video game development studio, Tigon Studios, where he provides voice and motion capture for all Tigon’s releases.

Personal Life

In 2001, Diesel was romantically linked to his “The Fast and the Furious” co-star Michelle Rodriguez.

Since 2007, Diesel has been married to Paloma Jimenez. Together, they have three children: Hania Riley, who was born in April 2008; Vincent Sinclair, born in 2010; and Pauline, born in March 2015. Pauline is named in memory of his late friend and Fast and Furious co-star Paul Walker, who tragically passed away in a car accident in November 2013. Diesel also serves as the godfather to Walker’s daughter, Meadow.

Known for his distinctive deep voice, Diesel’s voice broke at the age of 15, giving him a mature sound on the phone. He is an avid player of Dungeons & Dragons and has participated for over three decades, even penning the foreword for the book, “30 Years of Adventure: A Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons.”

In late 2020, after a woman reported a flat tire on the 405 freeway near Los Angeles International Airport, Vin Diesel happened to pull over behind her. He offered assistance by changing her tire before driving away. The woman expressed her amazement, stating, “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 change the flat tire. I express my gratitude, give him a hug, and hand him some Handi Wipes. He then jumps back into his car and drives off.“

To honor the memory of his late friend Paul Walker on the seventh anniversary of his passing in December 2020, Diesel shared a photo of himself with Walker on Instagram, captioned: “Seven years… Not a day passes… All love, Always.”

Car Collection

It’s perhaps expected that Vin Diesel is a passionate car collector. His array of classic American cars features (or featured) a 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, a 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. To celebrate his 52nd birthday, his “The Fast and the Furious” crew gifted him a custom-built 1970 Dodge Charger “Tantrum” from SpeedKore Performance Group that boasts a 9.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine capable of producing 1,650 hp. Additionally, he possesses a 2011 Dodge Charger SRT-8, a 2010 BMW E60 M5, and the ultra-rare 2014 Lykan Hypersport, which is valued at $3.4 million and features jewel-embedded headlights.

Real Estate

In February 2000, Diesel acquired a 1,517-square-foot residence for $562,500. In 2016, he put the two-bedroom, three-bathroom home on the market for $1.4 million, as the space became somewhat cramped with three children. Before listing the Hollywood Hills property, he had rented it out for $5,800 a month. The kitchen leads into a dining area and living room, while the master suite offers beamed ceilings and French doors, and the master bath features a sunken tub. Outside, the property includes a patio and a pool.