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Vincent Viola is a businessperson, philanthropist and film producer. Vincent Viola was born on February 12, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New York University.
My Take
Vincent Viola strikes me as a genuine American self-made archetype. From Brooklyn to the Army to building Virtu Financial into a high-frequency trading powerhouse, his is a story of relentless reinvention. What fascinates me is the breadth: soldier, billionaire, philanthropist, film producer, and owner of the NHL's Florida Panthers. He was even nominated as Secretary of the Army in 2016 before withdrawing, a decision that hints at self-awareness as much as ambition. I respect people who refuse to be defined by a single arena, and Viola wears many hats with conviction. Street toughness paired with NYU intellect is a rare and compelling combination.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vincent Viola
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィンセント・ヴィオラ
- Reading
- ゔぃんせんと・ゔぃおら
- Born
- February 12, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- businessperson / philanthropist / film producer
2. Background
- University
- New York University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent%20Viola
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21062504
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Vincent Viola born?
Born February 12, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Vincent Viola from?
Vincent Viola is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Vincent Viola do?
Vincent Viola works as businessperson, philanthropist, film producer.
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