Vince Vieluf
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Vincent Ernest "Vince" Vieluf is an American
actor
. He is best known for his roles in Rat Race and the short-lived UPN
sitcom Love, Inc.
Vieluf was born in Joliet, Illinois
and spent most of his youth in Portland, Texas
. He has starred in such movies as An American Werewolf in Paris
, Rat Race, National Lampoon's Barely Legal
, and Grind
. He recently played in a made-for-TV movie called Snow Wonder. Vieluf also appeared on the television hit ER
. In 2006 he had a role in the suspense thriller Firewall
as Pim.
Vieluf played the dumbfound Blaine Cody in the 2001 comedy Rat Race. Critics and fans consider this role to have been his break out performance after years of other roles. However, it is believed that Vieluf fired his then agent because his name was not credited on posters and other publicity materials. Before Rat Race, Vieluf made a name for himself in An American Werewolf in Paris and Clay Pigeons
. In 2006, Vieluf appeared as a jock version of Wolverine
in the parody flick, Epic Movie
.
One of (if not his first) television appearance was in 1997's On the Edge of Innocence
. Vieluf made an appearance on the hit series Friends
in 2001. His character, Ned, pretended to be in love with his professor Ross
in order to pass a test. He is also a star in UPN
's sitcom Love, Inc.
as Barry, a wingman whose quirky ways and comments always stun the customers and employees. Vieluf made an appearance on tevelsion's ER
as Bernard Gamely.
He has also appeared in three episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
playing Connor Foster in the episodes "Homebodies" and "Ending Happy", as well as playing a stoner in the episode "Disarmed and Dangerous".
Vieluf was the director and writer of the 2010 film Order of Chaos.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is best known for his roles in Rat Race and the short-lived UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
sitcom Love, Inc.
Love, Inc. (TV series)
Love, Inc. is an American sitcom that began airing on UPN on September 22, 2005 until May 11, 2006. In its first and only season, it was aired right after Everybody Hates Chris. It was created by Andrew Secunda a former writer at "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Saturday TV Funhouse" who...
Vieluf was born in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, Illinois
Joliet is a city in Will and Kendall Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, located southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. As of the 2010 census, the city was the fourth-most populated in Illinois, with a population of 147,433. It continues to be Illinois' fastest growing...
and spent most of his youth in Portland, Texas
Portland, Texas
Portland is a city in Nueces and San Patricio Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The current mayor and city manager are David Krebs and Mike Tanner. The population was 14,827 at the 2000 census, with a 2007 estimated population of 16,408.-Geography:...
. He has starred in such movies as An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris is a 1997 horror/comedy film about werewolves. It was directed by Anthony Waller and stars Tom Everett Scott and Julie Delpy...
, Rat Race, National Lampoon's Barely Legal
National Lampoon's Barely Legal
__FORCETOC__National Lampoon's Barely Legal is a 2003 comedy film about three male high school students who decide to make money by selling pornographic videos, in the hopes of gaining both women and standing among their peers...
, and Grind
Grind (2003 film)
Grind is a 2003 American adventureassshole movie comedy film about four young aspiring amateur skaters Eric Rivers , Matt Jensen , Dustin Knight , and Sweet Lou Singer who are trying to make it in the world of pro skateboarding by pulling insane stunts in front of pro skater Jimmy Wilson...
. He recently played in a made-for-TV movie called Snow Wonder. Vieluf also appeared on the television hit ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
. In 2006 he had a role in the suspense thriller Firewall
Firewall (film)
Firewall is a 2006 British-American thriller film directed by Richard Loncraine and written by Joe Forte. Harrison Ford stars as Jack Stanfield, a security expert at a bank faced with a corporate merger and the offer of a new job.-Plot:...
as Pim.
Vieluf played the dumbfound Blaine Cody in the 2001 comedy Rat Race. Critics and fans consider this role to have been his break out performance after years of other roles. However, it is believed that Vieluf fired his then agent because his name was not credited on posters and other publicity materials. Before Rat Race, Vieluf made a name for himself in An American Werewolf in Paris and Clay Pigeons
Clay Pigeons
Clay Pigeons is a 1998 German/American crime-comedy film written by Matt Healy and directed by David Dobkin. It stars Joaquin Phoenix as Clay Bidwell, Vince Vaughn as Lester Long, and Janeane Garofalo as Agent Shelby.-Plot:...
. In 2006, Vieluf appeared as a jock version of Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
in the parody flick, Epic Movie
Epic Movie
Epic Movie is a 2007 American parody film directed and written by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer and produced by Paul Schiff. It was made in a similar style to Date Movie, Friedberg and Seltzer's previous film. The film mostly references The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the...
.
One of (if not his first) television appearance was in 1997's On the Edge of Innocence
On the Edge of Innocence
On the Edge of Innocence is a 1997 television drama film directed by Peter Werner. It stars Kellie Martin as a manic-depressive teenager.-Plot:...
. Vieluf made an appearance on the hit series Friends
Friends
Friends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
in 2001. His character, Ned, pretended to be in love with his professor Ross
Ross Geller
Ross Eustace Geller, Ph.D. is a fictional character on the popular U.S. television series Friends, portrayed by David Schwimmer. The character is noted for his geeky, lovable demeanor.- Origin :...
in order to pass a test. He is also a star in UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
's sitcom Love, Inc.
Love, Inc. (TV series)
Love, Inc. is an American sitcom that began airing on UPN on September 22, 2005 until May 11, 2006. In its first and only season, it was aired right after Everybody Hates Chris. It was created by Andrew Secunda a former writer at "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Saturday TV Funhouse" who...
as Barry, a wingman whose quirky ways and comments always stun the customers and employees. Vieluf made an appearance on tevelsion's ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
as Bernard Gamely.
He has also appeared in three episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
playing Connor Foster in the episodes "Homebodies" and "Ending Happy", as well as playing a stoner in the episode "Disarmed and Dangerous".
Vieluf was the director and writer of the 2010 film Order of Chaos.