Mark Vincent, better known by the stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is also the founder of the production companies OneRace Films and Tigon Studios. He is best known for his roles in blockbuster films such as "xXx", "The Fast and the Furious" and "Saving Private Ryan." His other film credits include "The Iron Giant", "Multi-Facial", "Boiler Room", "Pitch Black", "The Chronicles of Riddick" and "The Pacifier."