Vincent D'Onofrio

Born:30 juin 1959

Place of Birth:Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Vincent D'Onofrio, born on June 30, 1959, is a versatile American actor and filmmaker who has left an indelible mark on both the big and small screens. With a career spanning decades, D'Onofrio has showcased his immense talent through a wide range of supporting and leading roles in film and television.

One of his most iconic performances was as Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in the classic war film "Full Metal Jacket" (1987), where he delivered a haunting portrayal that resonated with audiences worldwide. D'Onofrio's ability to fully immerse himself in his characters is a testament to his dedication to the craft of acting.

In addition to his memorable role in "Full Metal Jacket," D'Onofrio has taken on a diverse array of characters throughout his career. From portraying the enigmatic Edgar the Bug in "Men in Black" (1997) to bringing to life the complex New York City Police Detective Robert Goren in "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001–2011), D'Onofrio has consistently captivated viewers with his nuanced performances.

His talent extends beyond the realm of live-action films, as he has also lent his voice to animated characters, such as Victor "Vic" Hoskins in "Jurassic World" (2015) and the formidable Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series "Daredevil" (2015–2018) and "Daredevil: Born Again" (2025).

D'Onofrio's versatility as an actor is further highlighted by his portrayal of real-life figures, such as Robert E. Howard in "The Whole Wide World" (1996), showcasing his ability to bring depth and authenticity to his roles. His range as a performer has earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award, solidifying his status as a respected talent in the industry.

Off-screen, D'Onofrio has also delved into the world of filmmaking, demonstrating his passion for storytelling from behind the camera. His multifaceted career continues to inspire aspiring actors and filmmakers alike, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

With his commanding presence and chameleon-like ability to inhabit diverse characters, Vincent D'Onofrio remains a formidable force in Hollywood, captivating audiences with each new role he takes on. Whether he's portraying a troubled detective or a menacing villain, D'Onofrio's dedication to his craft shines through, making him a true standout in the world of acting.

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Jeu d'acteur

Death Wish

Frank Kersey

2018

A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.

Jurassic World

Hoskins

2015

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.

Men in Black

Edgar

1997

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent K and new recruit Agent J find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.

The Magnificent Seven

Jack Horne

2016

Looking to mine for gold, greedy industrialist Bartholomew Bogue seizes control of the Old West town of Rose Creek. With their lives in jeopardy, Emma Cullen and other desperate residents turn to bounty hunter Sam Chisolm for help. Chisolm recruits an eclectic group of gunslingers to take on Bogue and his ruthless henchmen. With a deadly showdown on the horizon, the seven mercenaries soon find themselves fighting for more than just money once the bullets start to fly.

Full Metal Jacket

Pvt. Pyle

1987

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

Lift

Denton

2024

An international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker, race to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet.

Sinister

Professor Jonas

2012

True-crime writer Ellison Oswald is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.

Rings

Galen Burke

2017

Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend Holt when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before.

Dumb Money

Steven A. Cohen

2023

Vlogger Keith Gill sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and posts about it. When social media starts blowing up, so do his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich—until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down.

The Judge

Glen Palmer

2014

A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.

JFK

Bill Newman

1991

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

The Break-Up

Dennis Grobowski

2006

Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.

The Cell

Carl Rudolph Stargher

2000

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

Ed Wood

Orson Welles

1994

The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.

CHiPS

Ray Kurtz

2017

The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers as they make their rounds on the freeways of Los Angeles.

The Unforgivable

John Ingram

2021

A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

Dying Young

Gordon

1991

After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.

Strange Days

Burton Steckler

1995

Former policeman Lenny Nero has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While they typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder.

Brooklyn's Finest

Bobby 'Carlo' Powers

2010

Enforcing the law within the notoriously rough Brownsville section of the city and especially within the Van Dyke housing projects is the NYPD's sixty-fifth precinct. Three police officers struggle with the sometimes fine line between right and wrong.

Kill the Irishman

John Nardi

2011

Over the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs detonate in the heart of Cleveland while a turf war raged between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman chronicles Greene's heroic rise from a tough Cleveland neighborhood to become an enforcer in the local mob.

The Thirteenth Floor

Whitney

1999

In Los Angeles, a wealthy man, known as Mr. Fuller, discovers a shocking secret about the world he lives in. Fearing for his life, he leaves a desperate message for a friend of his in the most unexpected place.

The Player

David Kahane

1992

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

Cadillac Records

Mississippi DJ (uncredited)

2008

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

Impostor

Hathaway

2001

A top-secret government weapons designer is arrested by a clandestine government organization on suspicion of being a clone created by the hostile alien race wanting to take over Earth.

The Kid

Sheriff Romero

2019

New Mexico Territory, 1880. Rio Cutler and his older sister Sara must abandon their home after an unfortunate event happens. In their desperate flee to Santa Fe, they cross paths with the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and his gang, who are ruthlessly pursued by a posse led by Sheriff Pat Garret.

Mystic Pizza

Bill Montijo

1988

Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut.

Pawn Shop Chronicles

Alton

2013

The stories of a missing wife, a couple of meth heads and an Elvis impersonator are connected by the items found in a small town's pawn shop.

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

Feola

2016

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

Charlie Countryman

Bill

2013

While traveling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.

The Salton Sea

Pooh-Bear

2002

After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.

Stuart Saves His Family

Donnie

1995

A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.

Chained

Bob

2012

A serial killer kidnaps a young boy after murdering his mother, then raises him to be his accomplice. After years in captivity, the boy must choose between escaping or following in his captor's bloody footprints.

Wildcat

Sheriff

2024

Can scandalous art still serve God? Does suffering precede all greatness? Can illness be a blessing? In 1950, writer Flannery O'Connor visits her mother Regina in Georgia when she is diagnosed with lupus at twenty-four years old. Struggling with the same disease that took her father’s life when she was a child and desperate to make her mark as a great writer, this crisis pitches her imagination into a feverish exploration of belief.