Vin Diesel Quotes

Vin Diesel is an actor, producer, director, and screenwriter renowned for his action films and characterizations as an emotionally intense and tough actor. He has had an illustrious career spanning more than two decades, having acted in some of Hollywood’s highest-grossing films. 

Table of Contents:

1. Biography

2. Notable Films

3. Filmography

4. Awards and Recognition

5. Video Games

6. Music and Other Media

7. Miscellaneous Projects

8. Vin Diesel Quotes

1. Biography

Mark Sinclair, better known as Vin Diesel, rose to fame in 1998 with his iconic performance as Riddick in Pitch Black. Born in Alameda County, California, in 1967, Diesel was raised by his mother and stepfather, who mingled him with the theatre world from an early age. Later, after his early assertion of his profound interest in films, Diesel’s career began to take off. Making his film debut in Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan in 1998, Diesel quickly made a name for himself as a promising action star in Hollywood. Additionally, Diesel also excelled in writing and producing films. To date, he has written, directed, and featured in films such as Find Me Guilty (2006), The Chronicles of Riddick franchise (2000-2019), and The Iron Giant (1999).

2. Notable Films

Vin Diesel has starred in a plethora of films, many of them becoming commercial successes. Some of his most notable films are The Fast and the Furious franchise (2001-2021), xXx franchise (2002-2021), Riddick franchise (2000-2019), Guardians of the Galaxy franchise (2014-2022), and Babylon A.D. (2008).

The Fast and the Furious franchise features Diesel in the role of Dominic Toretto, a street racer and professional criminal. The films in this franchise revolve around the global exploits of Toretto and his crew, who employ a combination of extreme street racing and daring heists to pull off high-stakes jobs.

The film trilogy of xXx follows the story of Xander Cage (portrayed by Diesel), an extreme sports athlete recruited by the United States Government to counteract terrorist corporations.

The Iron Giant follows a giant alien robot who forms a bond with a small-town boy, voiced by Diesel. The film was widely acclaimed by critics for its animation, story, and voice acting.

3. Filmography

Some of Diesel’s most notable films over the years include Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Iron Giant (1999), Boiler Room (2000), The Fast and the Furious franchise (2001-2021), Find Me Guilty (2006), Guardians of the Galaxy franchise (2014-2022), xXx franchise (2002-2021), and Bloodshot (2020). In 2020, Diesel also acted and produced the comedy film, Fatima. Additionally, Diesel has both written and directed the films Strays (1997) and Find Me Guilty (2006).

4. Awards and Recognition

Diesel’s undeniable talent has garnered him recognition throughout his career. Diesel has been nominated for a number of awards; some of them include the MTV Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and Kids’ Choice Awards. Although he did not receive any major awards for them, he was honored for his performances in Riddick (2013) and The Iron Giant (1999).

5. Video Games

In addition to his film career, Vin Diesel is also involved in the video game world. He has incorporated his voice and likeness into several games featuring characters he has portrayed in movies. These games include The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, Wheelman, and various online games.

6. Music and Other Media

Vin Diesel has also dabbled with music, releasing the album ICON in 2014. Tracks featured on the album include “Days Are Gone,” “That Was Just Your Life” and “Never Die.” Diesel also runs a production company called One Race Films, which has produced films, television shows, and video games.

7. Miscellaneous Projects

Apart from his film career, Diesel has also taken up a number of other projects over the years such as producing, screenwriting, and hosting. As a producer, Diesel has worked on his own films as well as other notable works such as Strays (1997), Find Me Guilty (2006), and A Man Apart (2003). Additionally, he wrote the screenplay for Strays (1997) and co-wrote the script for The Pacifier (2005). As a host, Diesel has narrated the TV series DreamWorks Dragons (2012-2018), which garnered him an Annie nomination in 2019.

Vin Diesel Quotes

“The most important thing in life will always be family. The people right here, right now.” — Vin Diesel

“They say the open road helps you think. About where you’ve been and where you’re going.” — Vin Diesel

“Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But being a Gentleman is a matter of choice.” — Vin Diesel

“You break her heart, I’ll break your neck.” — Vin Diesel

“We’ve come a long way, from where we’ve been. I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again.” — Vin Diesel

“We all deal with being unfairly judged.” — Vin Diesel

“Choosing the car you drive is like choosing your wardrobe, maybe even more important.” — Vin Diesel

“A transvestite spends her entire life trying to look as feminine as possible and I have clearly spent mine celebrating my masculinity.” — Vin Diesel

“IT don’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile winning is winning!!” — Vin Diesel

“Show me how you drive and I’ll show you who you are.” — Vin Diesel

“The video game culture was an important thing to keep alive in the film because we’re in a new era right now. The idea that kids can play video games like Grand Theft Auto or any video game is amazing. The video games are one step before a whole other virtual universe.” — Vin Diesel

“When I’m writing, I’m locking myself in a room. I’m the worst critic in the world. I write something and then I beat myself up. I’m like “Vin, you’re retarded, that makes no sense.”” — Vin Diesel

“It wasn’t until I went to college and I got my first motorcycle that I understood the thrill of speed.” — Vin Diesel

“My mom used to say that I became a fighter and a scrapper and a tough guy to protect who I am at my core.” — Vin Diesel

“I have dangerous bones in my body.” — Vin Diesel

“I am definitely a person of color.” — Vin Diesel

“Well, love motivates me in everything I do.” — Vin Diesel

“It’s insecurity that is always chasing you and standing in the way of your dreams.” — Vin Diesel

“I’m a boy who appreciates a good body, regardless of the make.” — Vin Diesel

“I’m not really afraid of the dark, except if I’m walking. The thing that scares me the most is the possibility of walking into a wall and busting my lip.” — Vin Diesel

“I always have issues with trust.” — Vin Diesel

“I’m an actor. I can do whatever I want. As an actor, not everything has to be the most obvious choice. And sometimes, the best thing you can do is to defy expectations.” — Vin Diesel

“If you had asked me back in grade school what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have said my first choice was an actor, but if I couldn’t be that, I’d want to be a superhero.” — Vin Diesel

“My mother gave me this book called Feature Films at Used Car Prices by a guy named Rick Schmidt. I gotta credit the guy, cuz he gave me the most practical advice. It empowers you.” — Vin Diesel

“I’ve been auditioning since I was 7 years old.” — Vin Diesel

“The thing that stood out above and beyond all the experiences was this relationship with the nine-month-old baby. On weekends, I’d be thinking about going back to set on Monday just to see the baby.” — Vin Diesel

“With age, you get to a place where you don’t want to knock people out. You just want to give people a hug.” — Vin Diesel

“I’m going to do my best to channel the character on a spiritual level. — Vin Diesel

“I envision the future sunny and with love, harmony and oneness. I think Hollywood is changing.” — Vin Diesel

“I love women more than anything.” — Vin Diesel

“Film is my hobby, so I will work well through the night to develop films, whatever film I’m doing or dream projects I have.” — Vin Diesel

“When people believe in you, you can do miraculous things.” — Vin Diesel

“When I got on the set of ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ I discovered, to my amazement, that Steven Spielberg is a gamer.” — Vin Diesel

“Career diversification ain’t a bad thing.” — Vin Diesel

“Nothing comes easy when I’m in character, because everything I do in character, I take seriously.” — Vin Diesel

“Video games are one step before a whole other virtual universe.” — Vin Diesel

“Unfortunately, in Hollywood, there are those directors that have some contempt for actors. We’ve all experienced that, in one way or another.” — Vin Diesel

“I don’t think a lot of actors talk about it, but there’s usually a process where you essentially purge yourself of the character that you played prior to the movie.” — Vin Diesel

“I love thinking about the film, the project, and committing myself as much as possible.” — Vin Diesel

“I believe in paying special attention to every project that you do and supporting the projects you do.” — Vin Diesel

“It’s like you have a child and you think, ‘Everything that I’ve done up until this point is insignificant in comparison to being a father.’ It’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.” — Vin Diesel

“I haven’t had that many weird encounters with fans, thank God.” — Vin Diesel

“I used to feel guilty about owning a console.” — Vin Diesel

“I approach every film I do in the same way, whether it’s an action film or not an action film. I guess if a certain physicality lends itself to action, but I started acting before I reached puberty. I was 7 years old when I started acting. It wasn’t until I became a bouncer in New York…” — Vin Diesel

“No matter where you are, whether it’s a quarter-mile away or halfway around the world, you’ll always be with me and you’ll always be my brother.” — Vin Diesel

“My mother is the most supportive mother in the world, she’s magical.” — Vin Diesel

“I was a bouncer for ten years in New York City.” — Vin Diesel

“You know when something feels so good but you’re afraid to feel good about it? So you kinda hold back? Everyone says, Congratulations, you must be so happy. And you say something stupid like, I’m just doing what little I can with what little I have.” — Vin Diesel

“Vin Diesel had to hire a babysitter.” — Vin Diesel

“The only way anyone knows which girl I’m with is if a one-night stand goes on ‘Howard Stern.’” — Vin Diesel

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