Both Vincent and his wife, Monica Bellucci, have been the Master of Ceremonies at the Cannes film festival: Vincent in 2006, Monica in 2003.

For professional reasons, Vincent lives mostly in Paris while his Italian-born wife, Monica Bellucci, lives mostly in London. Despite this, they have appeared in the following films together: Sheitan (2006), Agents secrets (2004), Irréversible (2002), Pacte des loups, Le (2001), Méditerranées (1999), Plaisir (et ses petits tracas), Le (1998), Compromis (1998), Dobermann (1997), Come mi vuoi (1997) and Appartement, L' (1996).

Half-brother of Cécile Cassel. Vincent also had a sister named Olivia.

His nose got broken while filming a fight scene in Rivières pourpres, Les (2000).

French citizen. His father is actor, Jean-Pierre Cassel and his mother is a journalist, Sabine Litique. They divorced in 1980.

Did the voice of Diego in the French version of Ice Age (2002).

My father is best known for his light comedies, and I'm best known for crazy bad guys with short tempers.

The films that he prefers from his own career are, "Haine, La (1995)" and "Blueberry (2004)".

His brother Mathias is a founding member of the rap group "Assassin". Vincent's name is mentioned (as Vinz) in their song "Libre".

Made his English language debut in Elizabeth (1998).

Is good at Brazilian martial art, "Capoeira". He demonstrates this in the Lazer Field scene in Ocean's Twelve (2004).

His collaboration with writer/director/actor Mathieu Kassovitz in a handful of films turned him into a popular and versatile French "tough guy" star.

He decided to become an actor at fifteen years of age.

Once enrolled in circus school at the age of 17 before starting up in TV and films.

Met Maria Callas at his father's home when he was a child.

Learned conversational Russian and the Russian accent in a matter of two months, for playing the Russian character "Kirill" in eastern promises.

When he saw the short film Fierrot le pou (1990) by Mathieu Kassovitz, he thought it perfectly represented the energy of their generation.

When he was a little boy, he had a dog called Ici.

Is scheduled to appear with his father, Jean-Pierre Cassel in Ennemi public n° 1, L' (2008). They have previously appeared together in Rivières pourpres, Les (2000), Valse nocturne (1995) and Métisse (1993).

He usually does the voice-over for actor Hugh Grant in French versions.

Daughter, Deva, born 12 September 2004 in Rome, Italy.