Vinnie Jones, born in 1965, is a renowned British figure who successfully transitioned from a professional footballer to a prominent actor and presenter. Known as one of football's "hard men," he gained fame as a pivotal member of Wimbledon's "Crazy Gang," famously winning the 1988 FA Cup and captaining the Welsh national team. His aggressive on-field persona paved the way for a remarkable acting career, starting with his acclaimed debut in Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), which earned him an Empire Award for Best Newcomer. Jones continued to impress, winning another Empire Award for Best British Actor for Snatch (2000), and has since built a substantial filmography including Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), and The Gentlemen (2024), often playing formidable characters.