Biography
Vincent D'Nofrio began his career with episodic movie roles. Thanks to hard work and purposefulness, he managed to conquer the audience and become a star of screens.Childhood and youth
Vincent d'Zonoprio was born on June 30, 1959 in New York, USA. His father was a theater assistant and was engaged in the design of interiors, and the mother worked in the restaurant. He grew up with the older sisters Elizabeth and Antoinette, after the divorce of the parents remained with his mother. Soon she got married again, and the boy became a consolidated brother for Guy and Connie.
Vincent from childhood was interested in creativity, fond of focus. When he was a teenager, he worked behind the scenes under the control of his father. Then the young man loved theatrical art and thought about the career of the actor.
Embed from getty imagesAfter the release of the school, D'Nofrio went to Boulder to enroll in the University of Colorado. Then he took the lessons of scenic skills in the American Theater named after Stanislavsky and visited the studio under the leadership of Sony Moore and Sharon Chatten. Later, the guy joined the troupe and participated in production.
In his youth, the artist could not count on a high payment of speeches, so he had to work. Due to high growth (192 cm) and weight (98 kg), he easily set up a bouncer in Hard Rock Cafe.
Personal life
The artist does not hide information about personal life. His first marriage ended in divorce. The daughter of Leila remained from the ex-wife, who also became an actress. Soon the man married the Dutch model of Karin Van der Donck. They born two sons - Elias and Luka.Films
The guy made his debut on the screens in 1983 in the film "First Sex". Despite the success of the comedy, the actor remained unnoticed. In subsequent years, he visited listening in hopeless attempts to get a role.
On the advice of a friend, Vincent sent the record Stanley Kubrik, who was looking for a candidate for the image of Leonard Lawrence in the Drama "All-metal shell". It became a turning point in the biography of D'Nofrio. To participate in the shooting, the guy had to gain 30 kg. 9 months went on weight loss, but as a result, the role brought the actor fame.
In subsequent years, he played secondary characters in the films of the "adventures of the incoming nanny", "mystical pizza" and "blood of heroes". In 1990, starred in the Dram "Nude Tango", where Gangster Cholo played, whose main passion is Tango. The actor had to do with the choreographer to master the art. As a result, the picture failed at the box office, but it became a cult among dance lovers.
Embed from getty imagesAnother fateful manner became Gaivin from the erotic drama "Salt on our skin." On the shooting, he met the future wife - actress Greta Skakka, who embodied the main character. In the center of the plot - the novel between the French student and the Scottish fisherman. Young people who were different in views on the world and social status were able to love each other and save feelings throughout their lives.
During the career on the screens, D'Nofrio has tried different images. He was a ruthless killer, a passionate lover, alien, hero and a simple guy. The actor liked to try a new one by challenging its abilities. He managed to work with such actresses like Julia Roberts, Rene Zellweger and Cameron Diaz.
In 2001, the man was invited to a major role in Spin-off the "Law and Order" - "Criminal Intention". In this branch, the series shows the experiences of people committing crimes. Vincent played the youngest detective Roberta is only 10 seasons.
After the project is closed, the actor did not remain without work. His filmography was replenished with participation in the "judge", the "world of the Jurassic period" and "magnificent seven." The paintings were successful.
D'Nofrio has repeatedly tried himself as a director. In 2019, Western "Kid Kid", the main roles in which the stars of the American cinema Chris Prett and Itan Hawk were reached.
Vincent d'Zonoprio now
In 2019, the series "Poll" and "Great Father Harlem" came to the screens, in which the celebrity participates. He also announced the appearance in the continuation of the drama "Sister Ratched".Now the actor continues to be filmed. Fans are watching his life in Twitter and Instagram, where news and photos are published.
Filmography
- 1983 - "First Sex"
- 1987 - "All-metal shell"
- 1991 - "Nude Tango"
- 1992 - "Salt on our skin"
- 1996 - "Feeling Minnesota"
- 1997 - "People in black"
- 2001-2011 - Law and Order: Criminal Intention
- 2014 - "Judge"
- 2015 - "The World of Jurassic Period"
- 2016 - "Magnificent Seed"
- 2018 - "Thirst of Death"
- 2019 - "Kid Kid"