Ving Rhames was born on May 12, 1959 in New York City.

Rhames first appeared on Broadway in the play "The Winter Boys" in 1984.

In 1984, Ving appeared in front of the camera's for the first time in the TV movie "Go Tell It On The Monuntain" Ving found work as a supporting actor, and came to the attention of the general public in PULP FICTION (1994).

At the 1998 Golden Globe Awards he picked up the award for Best Actor in a Mini-Series. However, in an incredible display of compassion, Ving Rhames handed over the award to fellow nominee Jack Lemmon, as he felt Lemmon was a more deserving winner!

One of Ving Rhames' memorable performances was in 1997's action hit CON AIR.

Ving Rhames' other notable credits include...

DAY OF THE DEAD
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK & LARRY
A BROKEN LIFE
ASCENSION DAY
ANIMAL 2
IDLEWILD
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III
BACK IN THE DAY
LILO & STITCH
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
DAVE
ANOTHER WORLD (1964 - 1986 TV series)

Ving Rhames in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 (2000)

Ving Rhames in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3