Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), known professionally as Vin Diesel, is an American actor and filmmaker. One of the world's highest-grossing actors, he is best known for playing Dominic Toretto in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. In 2000 he got his breakthrough leading role as the anti-hero Riddick in the science-fiction film "Pitch Black".

Diesel began his career in 1990 but struggled to gain roles until he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the short film "Multi-Facial" (1995). This attracted the attention of Steven Spielberg, who was developing "Saving Private Ryan" (1998), and re-wrote elements of the film to allow Diesel to appear in a supporting role.

"Saving Private Ryan" is a 1998 American epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. Set during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II, the film is known for its graphic portrayal of war, especially its depiction of the Omaha Beach assault during the Normandy landings.

The film follows United States Army Rangers Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks) and his squad (Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper, Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Adam Goldberg, and Jeremy Davies) as they search for a paratrooper, Private first class James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), the last surviving brother of four, the three other brothers having been killed in action.

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