Vincent D'Onofrio
Biography
Vincent Philip D'Onofrio, born on June 30, 1959, is a versatile American actor and filmmaker celebrated for his dynamic performances in both film and television. His career spans several decades, earning him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
D'Onofrio first made a significant impact with his portrayal of Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Stanley Kubrick's iconic war film, *Full Metal Jacket* (1987). He continued to showcase his talent in various roles, notably as Robert E. Howard in *The Whole Wide World* (1996) and the memorable Edgar the Bug in *Men in Black* (1997) and its animated series counterpart from 1997 to 2001. His intense performance as Carl Stargher in *The Cell* (2000) further solidified his reputation as a skilled actor.
From 2001 to 2011, D'Onofrio captivated audiences as Detective Robert Goren in *Law & Order: Criminal Intent*, a role that showcased his ability to delve into complex characters. More recently, he appeared as Victor "Vic" Hoskins in *Jurassic World* (2015) and has taken on the formidable role of Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, across multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe series, including *Daredevil* (2015–2018) and the upcoming *Daredevil: Born Again* (2025).
Filmography
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The Newton Boys
1998 • Dock Newton
The Whole Wide World
1996 • Robert E. Howard
Steal This Movie
2000 • Abbie Hoffman
Charlie Countryman
2013 • Bill
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
2002 • Father Casey
Signs of Life (1989)
1989 • Daryl Monahan
Imaginary Crimes
1994 • Mr. Webster
Spanish Judges
2000 • Max
Fire with Fire (2012)
2012 • Neil Hagan
Mall
2014 • Danny
The Red Sneakers
2002 • Mercado
Jurassic World
2015 • Hoskins
Rings (2017)
2017 • Galen Burke
CHiPS
2017 • Ray Kurtz
Adventures in Babysitting
1987 • Dawson / 'Thor'
Lift (2024)
2024 • Denton
The Winner (1996)
1996 • Philip
Feeling Minnesota
1996 • Sam Clayton
Fires Within
1991 • Sam
Caught Stealing
2025 • Shmully
Chlorine
2013 • Roger Lent
Household Saints
1993 • Joseph Santangelo