Trivia

Topped Forbes magazine's list of actors who give movie studios the best return on their investment, with his films earning $14.75 dollars for every $1 dollar he is paid. (2008)

Does not like cellphones and does not own one. When he's working on a movie, he is given one and usually winds up losing this.

Lost a piece of his thumb in an automobile accident.

Because he did not have an exemplary grade in school, he became the president of his Senior Class at Lake Forest High School (1988) because he knew that if he were the president, he would speak at graduation. If he had to speak at graduation, then the school would have to let him graduate.

His father, Vernon Vaughn, has been in six of Vince's movies: Swingers (1996), Made (2001), La Rupture (2006), Tout... sauf en famille (2008), Thérapie de couples (2009) and En cavale (2016).

On June 8, 2019, Vince Vaughn received the third highest award bestowed by the United States Army to a civilian. He was presented with the Meritorious Public Service Medal in recognition of his lasting contributions to service member's morale. Mr. Vaughn has visited numerous military bases both domestically and internationally many times holding special screenings of his films. The award was presented at the annual ball hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). The ball also celebrated the 244th birthday of the Army and the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the code name given to the battle of Normandy during World War II. He was also recognized for his work in retelling a soldier's story in Mel Gibson's film Tu ne tueras point (2016).

After Steven Spielberg saw him in the comedy movie Swingers (1996), he cast Vince for a role in Le Monde perdu : Jurassic Park (1997).

Became a father for the second time at age 43 when his wife Kyla Weber gave birth to their son Vernon Lindsay Vaughn on August 7, 2013.

Is considered the leader of, what the media refers to as, "The Frat Pack", along with Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson. The "Frat Pack" name is a reference to the film Retour à la fac (2003), featuring Vaughn, Ferrell and Wilson, because of the wide number of films featuring the seven actors. Vaughn's "Frat Pack" films include Serial noceurs (2005), Présentateur vedette: La légende de Ron Burgundy (2004), Starsky & Hutch (2004) and Dodgeball ! Même pas mal ! (2004).

Frequent co-star of Ben Stiller, appearing with him in three movies in 2004 alone.

Good friends with actors Jon Favreau and Joaquin Phoenix.

Vaughn was banned from Wilmington, North Carolina bars, ordered to undergo alcohol assessment, and fined $250 after an April brawl. (May 31, 2001)

Married Kyla Weber, a Canadian real-estate agent, on January 2, 2010 after getting engaged on Valentine's Day 2009.

Became a father for the first time at age 40 when his wife Kyla Weber gave birth to their daughter Locklyn Kyla Vaughn on December 18, 2010.

Was in a relationship with Jennifer Aniston (August 2005-November 2006).

He is an alumnus of the famous ImprovOlympic along with actors Mike Myers, the late Chris Farley, Ossie Beck, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Adam McKay.

His favorite films are Vol au-dessus d'un nid de coucou (1975), Tendre bonheur (1983), La chouette équipe (1976), Tendres passions (1983), Urban Cowboy (1980), Cinq pièces faciles (1970) and La barbe à papa (1973).

He once played the title role in a stage production of the musical "The King and I".

In 2002, he was part of "principal for a day" program at Curie High School in Chicago, Illinois.

In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $25 million.

Before he became famous, he did The Fourth Man (1990) on steroids with Peter Billingsley.

Attended and graduated from Lake Forest High School, class of 1988.

Once admitted to Premiere magazine that one of his favorite movies was Les petites chéries (1980).

Vince's paternal grandfather, Daniel Richard Vaughn, was born in California, to parents from Kentucky, Vernon Leonidas Vaughn and Rebecca Jane Larison; Daniel's ancestry included English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Scottish, as well as distant German, Swiss-French, and Dutch. Vince's paternal grandmother, Rose Marie Saba, was born in Ohio, to Lebanese immigrant parents, James Moses Saba and Mary Jacob Bettros. Vince's mother was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, and was raised in Ohio from a young age. Vince's maternal grandfather, Georgio "George" DePalmo, was of Italian origin, while Vince's maternal grandmother, Jeanette Teal, who was from Ohio, had English, Irish, and German ancestry.

Attended Lake Forest High School with Pulitzer Prize-nominated author, Dave Eggers.

Ranked #31 on Premiere magazine's 2006 "Power 50" list. This is his first appearance on the list.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 12, 2024. Television producer Bill Lawrence and filmmaker Peter Billingsley were guest speakers at the ceremony.

Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2008 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Actor category for his performance in Frère Noël (2007). However, he failed to receive a nomination.

His mother, Sharon Vaughn, was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.

Younger brother of Valeri Vaughn and Victoria Vaughn.