Vince Vaughn is an American actor who began his career in the late 1980s, appearing in minor television roles before gaining wider recognition with the 1996 comedy film, Swingers.
He went on to star in numerous successful comedy films, including Old School, Dodgeball, Wedding Crashers and The Break-Up.
Vaughn’s breakthrough came when director Steven Spielberg cast him in the 1997 blockbuster The Lost World: Jurassic Park, which gave him increased exposure.
He has also appeared in more dramatic roles, such as in the second season of the HBO series, True Detective, in 2015.
In addition to his acting career, Vaughn has been involved in various efforts to support the U.S. military, including visiting troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and holding special screenings of his films at military bases.
Siblings
Victoria is Vince’s older sister, born in 1960. She works as a real estate agent in Chicago. Victoria has been married to Vince’s business partner Peter Billingsley since 1988.
Billingsley is also an actor known for his role as Ralphie in the holiday classic “A Christmas Story”. Victoria and Peter have two children together.
Valeri is Vince’s other older sister, born in 1966. Like Victoria, Valeri also works in real estate in Chicago. Valeri has been married to Vince’s childhood friend Ted Klauber since 1993.
Valeri and Ted have three children. The Vaughn siblings grew up together in a working-class family in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Vince has credited his sisters with helping to shape his personality and sense of humor from a young age.
He remains close with both Victoria and Valeri and they are often seen together at red carpet events supporting Vince’s acting career.
Career
Vaughn began his acting career in the late 1980s, appearing in minor television roles before gaining wider recognition with the 1996 comedy film, Swingers.
His breakthrough came when director Steven Spielberg cast him in the 1997 blockbuster The Lost World: Jurassic Park, which gave him increased exposure.
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Vaughn went on to star in numerous successful comedy films throughout the early 2000s, including Old School, Dodgeball, Wedding Crashers and The Break-Up.
He was part of the Frat Pack group of actors who frequently co-starred in comedy films during this period.
In the 2010s, Vaughn pivoted to more dramatic projects, appearing in films like Hacksaw Ridge and the second season of the HBO series, True Detective, in 2015.
While his comedy star power has waned, he continues to work steadily, with several upcoming films in production, suggesting a potential career comeback.
Awards and accolades
Vaughn has received several awards and nominations throughout his career.
He won the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team for Wedding Crashers in 2006, shared with Owen Wilson.
Vaughn received a nomination for Best Comedic Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for Wedding Crashers in 2006.
He won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite On-Screen Match-Up for Wedding Crashers in 2006, again shared with Owen Wilson.
Vaughn received another People’s Choice Award nomination for Favorite On-Screen Match-Up for The Break-Up in 2007, shared with Jennifer Aniston.
He was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Into the Wild, shared with the ensemble cast.
Vaughn received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actor for Brawl in Cell Block 99 in 2018.
He won the Critics Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Horror Movie for Freaky in 2021.
While not a major awards contender, Vaughn has been recognized by various organizations for his comedic performances and on-screen chemistry with co-stars like Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston in hit films like Wedding Crashers and The Break-Up.
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