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Vince Vaughn Biography

Birth Name:Vincent Anthony Vaughn

Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Named the comedy star of the year at the 2006 ShoWest Convention
Was introduced to acting as an after-school activity during his childhood
Got his start in acting by apparing in a Chevrolet commercial in 1988
Quote: "I think too many people look at the arts with a religious outlook․ Arts, music, singing and performing, it's all make-believe․"
Founded the production company Wild West Productions, which has been responsible for films like "Couples Retreat" and "The Break-Up," in 2005
Has frequently worked on films with actors Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell
Is missing a piece of his right thumb due to a car wreck when he was 17
Appeared in a CBS "Schoolbreak Special" about steroid use in 1990 with Peter Billingsley