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Ving Rhames was born in New York City, New York, United States on May 12, 1959. Public records list Ving Rhames as a voice actor, character actor and stage actor. That works out to 67 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and State University of New York at Purchase. Recorded honors include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film (1998).
My Take
What I admire most about Ving Rhames is the gravity he brings to every frame. A Harlem kid who trained at Juilliard, he turned a commanding voice and imposing presence into a decades-long career as one of America's great character actors. The moment that defines him for me isn't even a role: accepting his 1998 Golden Globe, he handed the trophy to a veteran colleague on stage, an act of humility you rarely see in Hollywood. He doesn't need top billing to own a film; he simply anchors it. In an industry obsessed with leads, Rhames proves the supporting player can be the soul of the picture.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ving Rhames
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィング・レイムス
- Reading
- ゔぃんぐ・れいむす
- Born
- May 12, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / character actor / stage actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- University
- State University of New York at Purchase
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Ving Rhames born?
Born May 12, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Ving Rhames from?
Ving Rhames is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Ving Rhames do?
Ving Rhames works as actor, voice actor, character actor, stage actor, television actor.
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