Ving Rhames Biography
Ving Rhames is an American actor who is famous for his starring role as IMF Agent Luther Stickell in the Mission: Impossible film series. He is relatively famous for his supporting role as gang kingpin Marsellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction. Adding to his film credits, he appeared in Jacob’s Ladder, Dave, Striptease, Con Air, Lilo & Stitch, Stich The Movie, and Leroy & Stitch.
Born and raised in Harlem, New York, he attended and graduated from New York’s High School of Performing Arts where he actually developed his love for acting. After high school, he studied drama at SUNY Purchase which is where he got his nickname Ving from fellow acting student Stanley Tucci.
His first appearance was in the play The Boys of Winter back in 1984. He went on to star in the 1991 film The People Under the Stairs as Leroy. Ving also played the bubby of George Clooney in Out of Sight.
He won a Golden Globe in 1998 for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film in HBO’s Don King: Only in America. At the ceremony, he gave his award to fellow nominee Jack Lemmon. Later in his career, he got many roles including appearing in Striptease, Bringing Out the Dead, Mission: Impossible 2, American Tragedy, Baby Boy, Day of the Dead, and Dawn of the Dead, among others.
Ving Rhames Age
How old is Rhames? Rhames is 64 years old as of 2023. He was born Irving Rameses Rhames on May 12, 1959, in Harlem, New York, the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on May 12 every year and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
Ving Rhames Height
Rhames stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches and is of moderate weight weighing 85 kg equivalent to 187 lbs. In addition, he has black eyes and black hair.
Ving Rhames Family
Rhames is the proud son of Ernest Rhames and Rather Rhames. In addition, he has a brother, Junior Rhames. However, detailed information about his parents and siblings will be updated as soon as the information is available
Ving Rhames Wife
Rhames is happily married to his caring and supportive wife, Deborah Reed. They got married in a private wedding attended by family and friends in 2000. They are proud parents of 3 children, Reign Beau Rhames, Freedom Rhames, and one other child whose name is currently not available. Ving was previously married to Valerie Scott. They got married in 1994 but divorced in 1999.
Ving Rhames Net Worth
Rhames has an estimated net worth of $25 Million. His primary source of income is his successful career as an actor.