Vincent Phillip D’Onofrio, born on June 30, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American actor known for his versatility and intense performances

D’Onofrio comes from an Italian descent and has two older sisters. He studied at the Actors Studio and the American Stanislavski Theatre

He is recognized for his imposing physicality and depth of performances in both film and television. Notably, he portrayed police detective Robert Goren in the TV series Law & Order: Criminal Intent from 2001 to 2011

His wide variety of roles and the quality of his work have earned him a reputation as an “actor’s actor”

D’Onofrio was in a relationship with actress Greta Scacchi in the early 1990s, and they have a daughter, actress Leila George. He later married Dutch model Carin van der Donk, with whom he has two sons. The couple filed for divorce in June 2023 after 26 years of marriage

D’Onofrio resides with his family in a townhouse in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan

He wrote a book that showcases his unexpected ideas and thoughts.