The Great Movie Star Vin Diesel Clocks 47 Happy Birthday FF7

On the 18th of July 1967, an action movie star was born. Tough guy Vin Diesel is a fixture of the action genre, with notable roles in films like 'Saving Private Ryan', 'The Chronicles Of Riddick', which now has a cult following and it's own franchise, as well as 'The Fast and the Furious' series.

5 reasons why we love this actor

1. Guns, cars, women Vin Diesel can handle it all. Of his roles, he says, "I enjoy playing a quintessential antihero." Well, don't we all agree to him.

2. Did you know! Vin Diesel is dating a Mexican model Paloma Jimenez for a long time with whom he even has two beautiful children,Hania Riley(daughter) and a son Vincent(born 2010).

 3. The man is also a singer: Well, if you haven't seen the viral video of Vin Diesel's emotional rendition of Rihanna's Stay, then do watch it right after this. Vin posted the video on his Facebook and it boasted tens of thousands of "likes" within days.

 4. We have to admit, that not a lot of men can carry that bald look, big booming deep voice and still look oh-so-hot.

5. He may look rough, tough and giant, but Vin is actually a very soft, selfless and a caring person towards friends and family.

We wish the action star a very Happy Birthday and a great career ahead.