Vincent D Onofrio Actor and producer Date of Birth: 13.06.1959 Country: USA

1. Biography of Vincent D'Onofrio
2. Early Life and Education
3. Acting Career

Biography of Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio is a renowned American actor and producer. He gained initial recognition for his role as Leonard Lawrence in the film "Full Metal Jacket" and became popular after his appearance in the television series "Law & Order."

Early Life and Education

Vincent D'Onofrio was born on June 30, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, his family frequently moved from place to place, which allowed Vincent to experience different environments such as Hawaii, Florida, and Colorado. In 1977, he graduated from Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School in Florida and later enrolled at the University of Colorado. However, he dropped out after 18 months and moved to New York to pursue a career in acting.

Acting Career

In New York, D'Onofrio joined the American Stanislavsky Theatre and became a full-fledged actor in 1984. He performed in various plays such as "Of Mice and Men" and "Sexual Perversity" and made his Broadway debut in "Open Admissions" as Nick Rizzoli. His natural talent and extensive theater experience contributed to his success on stage.

D'Onofrio's breakthrough in film came in 1987 when he played a role in Stanley Kubrick's film. This role propelled him to popularity, and he started receiving more offers from directors. He began appearing in films regularly, gaining more recognition with each project. Eventually, D'Onofrio ventured into producing and directing films.

In 1996, he produced "Whole Wide World" and a year later, "Guy." He continued to work on several films throughout his career. In November 2005, D'Onofrio received an honorary award for Best Actor of the Year at an international film festival in Stockholm for his remarkable performance in the film "Thumbsucker."

In 2006, D'Onofrio starred alongside Jennifer Aniston in the film "Break-Up." Two years later, he made an appearance on "Saturday Night Live." Besides his successful acting career, D'Onofrio is also proud of his children, including a daughter from his previous marriage to Greta Scacchi and a son from a subsequent marriage.