Ving Rhames is a well-known American actor, producer, and writer. His most well-known role was as Luther Stickell in the “Mission: Impossible” film series. Ving Rhames is also well-known for his performance in the drama sports TV film “Don King: Only in America.”
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Ving Rhames |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Irving Rameses Rhames |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 64 years old |
| Birth Date: | 12 May 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Harlem, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Deborah Reed (m. 2000), Valerie Scott (m. 1994–1999) |
| Children: | Yes (Reign Beau Rhames, Freedom Rhames) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Stage and Screen Actor |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $20 million |
| Last Updated: | October 2024 |
Ving Rhames Biography
Ving Rhames’s birth name was Irving Rameses Rhames. He was born on May 12, 1959, in New York City, New York, USA, in the Harlem neighborhood. His father, Ernest Rhames, was an auto mechanic, and his mother, Heather Rhames, was in charge of the family’s home construction. His name was inspired by the late NBC News correspondent and journalist Irving R. Levine, who died in 2009.
Ving Rhames was mostly raised in his hometown by his parents. Junior Rhames is his younger brother. Ving Rhames attended the High School of Performing Arts before attending the State University of New York at Purchase to study drama before transferring to the Juilliard School, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Ving Rhames Age, Height, Weight
Ving Rhames was born on May 12, 1959, and is 64 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.83 meters and his weight is 85 kilograms.
Career
Ving Rhames made his acting debut in the comedy horror film “The People Under the Stairs” in 1991. He also had a great role in the crime film “Pulp Fiction,” which starred many well-known actors. Ving Rhames appeared in episodes of the medical drama series “ER” around that time.
Ving Rhames first appeared in “Mission: Impossible” movies in 1996, in the first installment. In the action film “Con Air,” he played an outstanding lead role. Ving Rhames began receiving award nominations and winnings for the television film “Don King: Only in America” the same year, in 1997. He appeared in the action film “Death Race 3: Inferno.”
Ving Rhames’ 2018 film acting roles include “Con Man,” a drama titled “Cagney and Lacey,” and another installment of Tom Cruise’s action spy film titled “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.”
Ving Rhames Achievements and Awards
Ving Rhames has received numerous awards and nominations. In addition to his only Primetime Emmy, he received the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television and the Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries for “Don King: Only in America.”
Ving Rhames’ Net Worth in 2024
Ving Rhames has an estimated net worth of $20 million as of February 2024, and this figure is expected to rise soon. He amassed his fortune through acting roles in television shows and films. Ving Rhames’ salary for a “Mission Impossible” film is estimated to be around $7 million.
Ving Rhames is a well-known actor with over 130 credited acting roles in films and television series. He has become an industry icon, thanks to his work on the “Mission Impossible” films. Ving Rhames is happily married to Deborah Reed and has two children.
Ving Rhames Wife, Marriage
Ving Rhames has been through it all in his personal life, including marriage, divorce, and children. His first marriage, to Valerie Scott, lasted from 1994 to 1999 and produced no children. Ving Rhames has been married to Deborah Reed since 2000, and she has a few credited acting roles from the 1960s and 1970s. Ving and Deborah have one daughter, Reign Beau Rhames, and one son, Freedom Rhames, who was born in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
