History Creator / VinDiesel

It gets better: one of the upcoming games is about his player character. ''Webcomic/PennyArcade'' is actually attempting (kind of) to get him to join them in one of their podcasted ''D&D'' campaigns (despite the very real possibility that putting both Riddick and [[Creator/WilWheaton Wesley Crusher]] in the same room would destroy the universe).

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/XXx'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Film/BoilerRoom'', as well as the afore-mentioned voice acting role in ''Film/theIronGiant''.

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/XXx'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Film/BoilerRoom'', as well as the afore-mentioned voice acting role in ''Film/IronGiant''.

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/XXx'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Film/BoilerRoom''.

* ''Find Me Guilty'' (2006) - Jack DiNorscio

* ''Film/ThePacifier'' (2006) - Shane Wolfe

'''Vin Diesel''' (born Mark Vincent, July 18, 1967) is the ScaryBlackMan, only ([[AmbiguouslyBrown mostly]]) white.

'''Vin Diesel''' (born Mark Vincent Sinclair, July 18, 1967) is the ScaryBlackMan, only ([[AmbiguouslyBrown mostly]]) white.

'''Vin Diesel''' (July 18, 1967-) is the ScaryBlackMan, only ([[AmbiguouslyBrown mostly]]) white.

* ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' (2013) - Groot

'''Vin Diesel''' is the ScaryBlackMan, only ([[AmbiguouslyBrown mostly]]) white.

* {{Badass}}: Most of his characters are major badassess, killing opponents with {{Noodle Implement}}s during fights, surviving major natural dangers, and are often seasoned professionals.

* HeReallyCanAct: As noted above, his performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Film/BoilerRoom'' are thought by some to be the highlights, if not the only redeeming features, of those films.
* OneOfUs: Very much so. He's a huge ''D&D'' and video game fan and is overly familiar with geek culture.
** This is to the point that the game company he founded is actually named after his D&D character.

* OneOfUs: Very much so. He's a huge ''D&D'' and videogame fan and is overly familiar with geek culture.

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/XXx'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Film/BoilerRoom''.

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/XXx'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Boiler Room''.

Also, you know that "[[MemeticMutation Chuck Norris facts]]" fad that you ''may'' have heard of? Originally, [[AdaptationDisplacement those were all Vin facts]]. The best one of the lot? "Rearranging the letters in Vin Diesel's name reveals his credo: ''I End Lives.''"

Vin has spent most of his film career playing [[BaldOfAwesome bald]], brawny {{badass}} guys who [[GutturalGrowler sound like they gargle with thumbtacks and whiskey]] (which is the basis of his appeal for some). However, unlike most action stars, Vin has a huge advantage that helps to get him fanboys: [[OneOfUs he is a massive geek]]. [[BadassBookworm A massive geek]] [[GeniusBruiser who could break your spine]]. Seriously, the guy loves ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' so much, he wrote his own campaigns, got a temp tattoo of the name of his ''D&D'' character in ''Film/{{xXx}}'' (it's "[[Literature/TheSilmarillion Melkor]]", if you're wondering), and even [[StartMyOwn started his own]] [[RunningTheAsylum video game company]] because he was tired of people making [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames crappy video games out of his movies]]. Their first project (although not for long) was teaming up with Starbreeze Studios to make ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick: VideoGame/EscapeFromButcherBay'', which many people named as actually being better than the accompanying film, and was named as being the best action game on the {{Xbox}} at the time. When they released the sequel, a large percentage of its sales were just because it included the original levels. So yeah, it was pretty good.

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/{{xXx}}'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Boiler Room''.

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/{{xXx}}'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Boiler Room''. Subverted, lulz no he can't.

Vin's probably most known for his work on the ''Franchise/TheChroniclesOfRiddick'' and ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious'' (specifically the first and last three film) series, but he's done many things, from big budget action flicks like ''Film/{{xXx}}'' and ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', to writing, directing, and starring in indie docu-dramas. He also voiced the title character in ''Film/TheIronGiant''. It also bears saying that he's one of the premiere examples of MeanCharacterNiceActor because while Riddick is a MagnificentBastard and a murderer, Vin Diesel is reportedly a very sweet, polite guy. And by the way, it turns out that HeReallyCanAct, as evidenced by his acclaimed performances in ''Find Me Guilty'' and ''Boiler Room''.