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 prominent American actor, director, writer, and producer. He started his career in the 1990s with minor roles in films like “Awakenings” and “Saving Private Ryan.” Diesel’s rise to fame was marked by his performance in the 2001 action film “The Fast and the Furious,” which led to a highly successful franchise, seeing him reprise his role as Dominic Toretto in numerous sequels, establishing his significance in the series. His versatility as an actor is also evident in other major films such as “xXx,” “The Chronicles of Riddick,” and “The Pacifier.” Additionally, he contributed his unique voice to the character of Groot in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, thereby broadening his audience.

In his capacity as a producer, Diesel has participated in various projects, including many of his personal films. He established the production company One Race Films, which has produced multiple entries in the “Fast and Furious” franchise. In a strategic decision, Vin made a cameo appearance in 2006’s “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” in exchange for the ownership rights of the “Riddick” character, with his scene running just over a minute. The first “Riddick” film released under his ownership came out in 2013, grossing $100 million against a $40 million budget.

Vin Diesel’s films have collectively earned over $11 billion at the global box office. The “Fast and the Furious” franchise has positioned him as one of the highest-paid actors in the world, with the potential to earn upwards of $50 million annually, contingent on his film projects. For instance, between June 2019 and June 2020, Vin earned $55 million, with about $20 million derived from a base salary for “F9.” His earnings also include a backend equity stake that provides a share of the film’s profits. In 2015, Diesel made $47 million, ranking as the third highest-paid actor due to “Furious 7,” which amassed $1.5 billion globally. In the following years, he earned $35 million and $54.3 million in 2016 and 2017, respectively, placing seventh and third among the highest-paid actors.

Early Life

Born Mark Sinclair on July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California, Vin Diesel has a fraternal twin brother named Paul. He was raised in New York City by his mother Delora and stepfather Irving Vincent. At age seven, Diesel’s foray into acting commenced when he participated in the children’s play “Dinosaur Door” at the Theater to the New City in Greenwich Village. His role came about after he and his brother, along with friends, broke into the theater intending to vandalize it. Instead of calling the police, the theater’s artistic director chose to offer them parts in the upcoming show. Throughout his childhood and teenage years, Diesel remained active in theater, later attending Hunter College in New York City to pursue creative writing.

Career

Diesel’s acting journey 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 film, which is semi-autobiographical,

In 1995, a film featuring a multiracial actor struggling and navigating his audition process was chosen for screening at the Cannes Film Festival.

In the 1997 film “Strays,” Diesel marked his feature film debut, receiving credit for the role. He was involved in writing, directing, and producing this film, which was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival that same year. MTV later obtained the rights to adapt “Strays” into a series.

In a small part, Diesel was cast by Steven Spielberg in the 1998 film Saving Private Ryan. The following year, he starred in “Boiler Room.” His significant breakthrough occurred in 2000 with the film “Pitch Black,” where he played the anti-hero Riddick. He took on the character Dominic Toretto in 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious” and portrayed Xander Cage in 2002’s “XXX.” In 2006, he featured as the mobster Jack DiNorscio in “Find Me Guilty,” and that same year, he made a brief appearance in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” Diesel went on to reprise his role in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth installments of “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, along with returning as Riddick in 2013’s “Riddick.”

In 2014, Diesel lent his voice to the character Groot in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and continued to do so in its sequels, including 2017’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” and 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” Additionally, in 2017, he appeared as Xander Cage in “XXX: Return of Xander Cage.”

In the 2020 film adaptation, he played the comic book character “Bloodshot” and is set to feature in its sequel. In 2023, Diesel was seen in both “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Fast X.” Plans for future releases in the “Furious,” “XXX,” and “Riddick” franchises are currently in development.

Following his musical venture announcement in September 2020, Diesel released a song titled “Feel Like I Do,” produced by Kygo. The track debuted on The Kelly Clarkson Show on September 24th. He also established his own production company, One Race Films, a record label known as Racetrack Records, and Tigon Studios—a video game developer where he contributes his voice and motion capture for all of Tigon’s projects.

Personal Life

Diesel was in a relationship with his “The Fast and the Furious” co-star Michelle Rodriguez in 2001.

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

The distinctiveness of Diesel is highlighted by his very deep voice, a characteristic that emerged when his voice broke at age 15, giving him an adult-sounding voice on the phone. He has been actively playing Dungeons & Dragons for over thirty years and contributed a foreword for the book “30 Years of Adventure: A Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons.”

In a remarkable episode in late 2020, a woman recounted getting a flat tire on the 405 freeway near Los Angeles International Airport. A car stopped behind her—Vin Diesel emerged and assisted her by changing the tire. She described the encounter: “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 offer my thanks, give him a hug, and hand him some Handi Wipes. He then hops back into his car and drives away.“

In December 2020, to mark the seventh anniversary of his friend Paul Walker’s passing, Diesel shared a post on Instagram. It featured a photo of him and Walker, along with the caption: “Seven years…Not a day passes… All love, Always.”

Car Collection

Vin Diesel is well-known as a passionate car collector. His collection boasts classic American vehicles including (or once included) 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. For his 52nd birthday, the cast of “The Fast and the Furious” surprised him with a custom 1970 Dodge Charger “Tantrum,” built by the SpeedKore Performance Group, featuring a 9.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers an impressive 1,650 hp. Additionally, he possesses a 2011 Dodge Charger SRT-8, a 2010 BMW E60 M5, and the incredibly rare 2014 Lykan Hypersport, which comes with a price tag of $3.4 million and jewel-embedded headlights.

Real Estate

In February 2000, Diesel acquired a 1,517-square-foot home for $562,500. By 2016, he placed the two-bedroom, three-bathroom residence on the market for $1.4 million as the space felt a bit cramped for him with three children. Before he listed the Hollywood Hills property, he rented it out for $5,800 a month. The kitchen connects to both the dining and living areas. The master suite features beamed ceilings and French doors, while the master bath includes a sunken tub. The outdoor space showcases a patio and pool.