Vince Vaughn

Birth Name:

Vincent Anthony Vaughn

Birth Place:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Named the comedy star of the year at the 2006 ShoWest Convention
Got his start in acting by apparing in a Chevrolet commercial in 1988
Was introduced to acting as an after-school activity during his childhood
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
Appeared in a CBS "Schoolbreak Special" about steroid use in 1990 with Peter Billingsley
Is missing a piece of his right thumb due to a car wreck when he was 17

2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Science Fiction:Nominated
2003MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Team:Nominated
2005MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Team:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Sleazebag:Nominated
2006MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
2006MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Team:Winner
2006People's Choice Award - Favorite On-Screen Match-Up:Winner
2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Actor: Comedy:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Chemistry:Winner
2007People's Choice Award - Favorite On-Screen Match-Up:Nominated
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2008Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Hissy Fit:Nominated
2017AFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2018Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2021CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Horror Movie:Winner
2021Chainsaw Award - Best Lead Performance:Nominated
2021MTV Movie + TV Award - Most Frightened Performance:Nominated
2022BloodGuts UK Horror Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2025Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Television Movie:Nominated

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