Vincent D’Onofrio Biography
Vincent D’Onofrio is a well-known actor, singer, and producer from the United States. He is well-known for both his supporting and leading roles in film and television. He has received a Primetime Emmy nomination.
Vincent D’Onofrio Age
Vincent is 63 years old as of June 2022. He was born Vincent Philip D’Onofrio on June 30, 1959, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America.
Vincent D’Onofrio Education
He attended Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School. In addition, he attended the American Stanislavski Theatre and the Actors Studio.
Vincent D’Onofrio Height
He stands at a height of 6 ft 4 in,192 cm.
Vincent D’Onofrio Family-Father – Brother
D’Onofrio was born in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bensonhurst, New York City, New York. He is of Italian descent, with Naples ancestors. His parents, Gennaro and Phyllis D’Onofrio, met while Gennaro was stationed with the United States Air Force in Hawaii. Gennaro studied interior design but spent most of his free time in amateur theater. Vincent is the youngest of three brothers and sisters. His older siblings are Antoinette (born 1956) and Elizabeth (born 1957), both of whom live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. During his childhood, he was raised in Hawaii and Colorado.
Who is Vincent D Onofrio’s Wife?- Wife – Married
In the early 1990s, D’Onofrio had an affair with actress Greta Scacchi. The couple had a child. He married the Dutch model Carin van der Donk on March 22, 1997, and they had a son in 1999. Although the couple divorced after a few years, they later reconciled and had another son.
Vincent D’Onofrio Career
Vincent D’Onofrio began his career as a bouncer in city clubs, the bodyguard for Yul Brynner and Robert Plant, and deliveryman. He did stage and Off-Broadway work in his spare time. D’Onofrio made his Broadway debut in ‘Open Admissions’ in 1984. In 1987, he played the most difficult and memorable role of his early acting career: a clumsy Marine recruit. This was a role in the film ‘Full Metal Jacket.’ He played ‘Dawson’ in ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ in 1987. Although D’Onofrio appeared in only one scene of the film, his sexy body drew the attention of the public.
He appeared in the film ‘Mystic Pizza’ as a supporting actor. He went on to play supporting and minor roles until the year 2000. One of his supporting roles, as the evil “Bug” in the film “Men in Black,” earned him a lot of praise.
He played an aspiring screenwriter in ‘The Player’ in 1992. Five years later, in 1997, Vincent D’Onofrio made his television debut as a doomed victim in the episode ‘Subway’ of the popular series ‘Homicide: Life on the Street.’
He appeared in another TV series, ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent,’ which aired on NBC / USA Network in 2001. He appeared in the 2006 film ‘The Break-Up,’ alongside Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston.
He joined the cast of an Off-Broadway production of a play based on Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Baal.’ The play premiered in February of the following year. He appeared in the film ‘Escape Plan’ as a co-star. This film was shot in New Orleans and starred Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The same year, Vincent D’Onofrio began collaborating with Indian producer and director Vidhu Vinod Chopra on his film ‘Broken Horses.’ The following year, he appeared in the film ‘The Judge’ (2014). He also released two songs with Dana Lyn, a multi-instrumentalist and composer, the same year. D’Onofrio has also produced successful films such as ‘The Whole Wide World,’ ‘Guy, The Velocity of Gary,’ and ‘Steal This Movie.’
Vincent D’Onofrio’s Net Worth
The 63-year-old actor has an estimated net worth of 14 million dollars.