| Dominic Toretto | |
|---|---|
| Fast & Furious character | |
 Dominic Toretto in Fast X, as portrayed by Vin Diesel | |
| First appearance | The Fast and The Furious (2001)[1] |
| Created by | Gary Scott Thompson Erik Bergquist David Ayer |
| Portrayed by | Vin Diesel Vincent Sinclair Diesel (young) |
| Voiced by | Vin Diesel |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Racer, mechanic |
| Spouse | Leticia “Letty” Ortiz |
| Children | Brian Marcos "Little B" Toretto[a] |
| Relatives | Abuelita Toretto (grandmother) Jack Toretto (father) Unknown mother Jakob Toretto (brother) Mia Toretto (sister) Brian O'Conner (brother-in-law) Tony Toretto (cousin) Fernando (cousin) Jack O'Conner (nephew) Olivia O'Conner (niece) |
| Nationality | American |
Dominic "Dom" Toretto is a fictional character and one of the two protagonists of the Fast & Furious franchise. He is portrayed by Vin Diesel and first appeared on film with the other fellow protagonist Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious (2001). Dominic was created by screenwriter Gary Scott Thompson, who was inspired by an article on street racing that was published in the May 1998 issue of Vibe magazine, while Diesel was heavily sought after to play the character.[2] The character also appears in the animated television series Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019–2021) and the video game Fast & Furious Crossroads (2020), both voiced by Diesel.[3]
As the patriarch of a group of street racers, Dom acts as an influential voice. He was forced into the role of primary caregiver following his father's untimely passing. As the leader, he initially worked as an auto mechanic but eventually progressed to orchestrating carjackings, a multi-million-dollar heist, and illicit jobs for government agencies.
Dominic is gruff and strong and has a volatile temper, especially when his family is in danger. He preaches morality and loyalty and is often seen as affectionate and religious. He is married to Letty Ortiz, with whom he raises a son.[4] He is also implied to be the group's strongest and most skilled racer, a title that is challenged persistently by Brian.
The role made Diesel a Hollywood star, and he is the one with whom he is most associated. He won the 2002 and 2014 MTV Movie Awards for Best On-Screen Team with Paul Walker for his performances.[4] Diesel has served as a producer for the franchise's later installments.[5]
- ^ "Fast Five premiere". Los Angeles Times. April 15, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "Vin Diesel: 7 Things You Don't Know About Me". Variety. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ Byrd, Matthew (December 13, 2019). "Fast and Furious Crossroads: Release Date and Trailer". Dennis Publishing. Archived from the original on June 4, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ a b Krulik, Nancy (2002). Vin Diesel: Fueled For Success. Simon & Schuster. p. 78. ISBN 0-689-85982-1. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ Ditzian, Eric (May 2, 2011). "Why 'Fast Five' Dominates Box Office A Decade After Franchise Debut". MTV. Archived from the original on May 4, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
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