Mark Sinclair, known professionally as Vin Diesel, is an American actor and film producer. One of the world's highest-grossing actors, he is best known for portraying Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Diesel in 2013
Diesel in 2005
Diesel with the Fast Five cast and Natalie Morales for Today in 2011
Diesel's main car, a Dodge Charger, from Fast & Furious
Dominic "Dom" Toretto is a fictional character and the current protagonist of the Fast & Furious franchise. He is portrayed by Vin Diesel and first appeared on film with fellow protagonist Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious (2001). Dominic was created by screenwriter Gary Scott Thompson, who was inspired by an article on street racing that was published in the May 1998 issue of Vibe magazine, while Diesel was heavily sought after to play the character. The character also appears in the animated television series Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019–2021) and the video game Fast & Furious Crossroads (2020), both voiced by Diesel.
Dominic Toretto in Fast Five, as portrayed by Vin Diesel
Dominic's 1970 Dodge Charger R/T picture car on display at Universal Studios Hollywood.