In Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, Vincent D’Onofrio played the iconic role of the chubby, inexperienced Marine recruit. However, after this role, his popularity declined. The 64-year-old attractive-looking actor claimed that the role required a significant physical change, which made him unattractive to the girls who previously came to him because of his curly, black hair and athletic build.
Vincent D’Onofrio’s resume is both extensive and diversely impressive. He always gives his all to every role and can relate to the character so much that you forget who he is. The Brooklyn-born actor began his career as a bodyguard for Yul Brynner and Robert Plant, while working many jobs on the side to support his acting career. Initially, he earned a living as a bouncer, flower delivery driver, curtain hanger and taxi driver.
D’Onofrio’s friend, actor Matthew Modine, encouraged him to send an audition video to Stanley Kubrick, who was then casting for his upcoming big hit after he had already starred in a few low-budget films. D’Onofrio filed for divorce from Carin van der Donk in Manhattan Supreme Court in June 2023, ending their 26-year marriage. D’Onofrio will star opposite Sandra Bullock in the upcoming comedy Dumb Money and the 2021 film The Unforgivable.
Vincent D’Onofrio was great in Full Metal Jacket, and his psychological descent as Leonard is incredibly believable! He looks completely different now, which is to be expected after so many decades, but we still enjoy his performances! What do you think of his portrayal of the dim-witted, fat Leonard?
