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 multifaceted American actor, director, writer, and producer. His career commenced in the 1990s with minor roles in films such as “Awakenings” and “Saving Private Ryan.” The action film “The Fast and the Furious,” released in 2001, marked his major breakthrough and led to the creation of a highly successful franchise. Since then, Diesel has reprised his iconic role as Dominic Toretto multiple times, solidifying his position in the series. Additionally, he has showcased his acting versatility in other significant films, including “xXx,” “The Chronicles of Riddick,” and “The Pacifier.” He also provided the unique voice for Groot in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, broadening his audience reach.

As a producer, Diesel has taken an active role in numerous projects in addition to his films. He established One Race Films, a production company responsible for several installments of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. A tactical decision made by Vin involved agreeing to appear briefly in 2006’s “The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift” in exchange for ownership rights to the character of Riddick; his appearance lasted just over a minute. The first film in the Riddick series, now under Diesel’s ownership, was released in 2013, grossing $100 million on a $40 million budget.

With his films accumulating more than $11 billion at the global box office, Vin Diesel stands as one of the highest-paid actors in the industry, particularly due to the profitable “Fast and the Furious” franchise. His annual earnings can reach up to $50 million, influenced by the quantity of films he releases. For instance, between June 2019 and June 2020, he earned $55 million, with approximately $20 million coming from a base salary for “F9.” Furthermore, Diesel benefits financially from backend equity stakes in films that provide him with a share of the profits. In 2015, he earned $47 million, placing him as the third highest-paid actor for his work on Furious 7, which grossed $1.5 billion internationally. The following years saw him earning $35 million in 2016 and $54.3 million in 2017, ranking him as the seventh and third highest-paid actor, respectively.

Early Life

Born Mark Sinclair on July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California, Vin Diesel has a fraternal twin brother named Paul. His upbringing occurred in New York City under the care of his mother, Delora, and stepfather, Irving Vincent. Diesel’s acting journey began at the tender age of seven with a role in the children’s play “Dinosaur Door,” staged at the Theater to the New City in Greenwich Village. He landed this role after he and his brother, along with some friends, attempted to break into the theater with intentions of vandalizing it. Instead of calling the authorities, the theater’s artistic director discovered them and offered them roles in the forthcoming production. Diesel remained actively engaged with the theater during his childhood and teenage years and later attended Hunter College in New York City, where he studied creative writing.

Career

Vin Diesel’s cinematic debut came with an uncredited role in the 1990 film “Awakenings.” In 1994, he created, wrote, directed, and starred in the short film “Multi-Facial.” This semi-autobiographical cinematic piece marked a significant milestone in his early career.

In 1995, a film featuring a multiracial actor grappling with the challenges of his audition process was chosen for screening at the Cannes Film Festival.

Diesel’s first credited feature film appearance came in 1997 with “Strays,” a project he not only acted in but also wrote, directed, and produced. This film was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival in the same year. MTV later obtained the rights to transform “Strays” into a television series.

In 1998, Steven Spielberg cast Diesel in a minor role in Saving Private Ryan. His role in the 2000 film “Boiler Room” marked another step in his career. The defining moment arrived with his portrayal of the anti-hero Riddick in the 2000 film “Pitch Black.” He also took on the roles of Dominic Toretto in 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious” and Xander Cage in 2002’s “XXX.” In 2006, he was seen as mobster Jack DiNorscio in “Find Me Guilty,” and later that year made a brief appearance in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” Diesel returned to the “The Fast and the Furious” series for its fifth through ninth installments. Additionally, he reprised his role as Riddick in 2013’s “Riddick.”

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

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, with upcoming installments of the “Furious,” “XXX,” and “Riddick” franchises currently in development.

In September 2020, Diesel ventured into the music scene by releasing a song titled “Feel Like I Do,” produced by Kygo. The song made its debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on September 24th. Furthermore, he established his own production company, One Race Films, launched the record label Racetrack Records, and founded the video game development company Tigon Studios, where he contributes his voice and motion capture for all 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, with whom he shares three children: Hania Riley, born in April 2008; Vincent Sinclair, born in 2010; and Pauline, born in March 2015. The name Pauline honors his friend and co-star from Fast and Furious, Paul Walker, who tragically passed away in a car accident in November 2013. Diesel serves as the godfather to Walker’s daughter, Meadow.

With his very deep voice being a distinctive feature, Diesel experienced a voice change at 15, resulting in a mature sound when he spoke on the phone. He has been a fan of Dungeons & Dragons for over thirty years and even penned the foreword for the book “30 Years of Adventure: A Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons.”

In late 2020, a woman reported a flat tire incident on the 405 freeway near Los Angeles International Airport, where she encountered Vin Diesel. He stopped to assist her by changing the tire before continuing on his way. She described the moment saying: “Imagine a car pulls up behind me and here steps out, a legend from the automobile world! It’s Vin Diesel, the Fast and Furious car collector! I open my trunk, and he pulls out the…”

He changes the flat tire with the jack and spare. I express my gratitude, giving him a hug and some Handi Wipes. He hops back into his car and drives off.“

To mark the seventh anniversary of his friend Paul Walker’s passing in December 2020, Diesel shared a post on Instagram. He accompanied a photo of himself with Walker with the caption: “Seven years…Not a day passes… All love, Always.”

Car Collection

It may come as no surprise that Vin Diesel is passionate about collecting cars. His collection features classic American vehicles such as (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, his “The Fast and the Furious” family gifted him a 1970 Dodge Charger “Tantrum,” custom built by the SpeedKore Performance Group, boasting a 9.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 1,650 hp. Additionally, he possesses a 2011 Dodge Charger SRT-8, a 2010 BMW E60 M5, and the exceptionally rare 2014 Lykan Hypersport, which is valued at $3.4 million and features jewel-embedded headlights.

Real Estate

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