Vanilla Ice Net Worth, Age, Wiki, Bio, Height, Family

Introduction

Vanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He is best known for his debut single, “Ice Ice Baby”, which was a worldwide hit in 1990.

Bio/Wiki

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Robert Matthew Van Winkle
Also Known As	Vanilla Ice
Profession(s)	Rapper, actor, record producer
Date of Birth	August 31, 1968
Age (as of 2023)	54
Place of Birth	Miami, Florida
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Ancestral Background	Italian, German, and English

Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	6’1″
Weight	185 lbs
Body Measurements	Chest: 42 in, Waist: 32 in, Hips: 36 in
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Black

Family & Relationships

Attribute	Details
Parents	William Van Winkle and Delores Van Winkle
Siblings	Two brothers and one sister
Affairs	None known
Relationship Status	Married to Laura Van Winkle since 1994
Children	Two sons

Education & Early Life

Attribute	Details
Schooling	Attended Miami Beach Senior High School
Higher Education	Attended Miami-Dade Community College
Early Life	Grew up in a working-class family in Miami, Florida
Early Influences	Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and Kurtis Blow

Career

Attribute	Details
Debut	Released his debut album, “To the Extreme”, in 1990
Significant Works	“Ice Ice Baby”, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine”, and “Ninja Rap”
Awards & Nominations	Won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for “Ice Ice Baby”
Filmography/Discography	Has released 11 studio albums and starred in several films, including “Cool as Ice” and “Tango & Cash”
Voice Work	Provided the voice of Cornelius in the animated film “Space Jam”
Music Videos	Appeared in the music videos for “Ice Ice Baby”, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine”, and “Ninja Rap”
Tours & Live Shows	Has toured extensively throughout his career
Collaborations	Collaborated with artists such as LL Cool J, MC Hammer, and Salt-N-Pepa
Documentaries	Featured in the documentary “The Vanilla Ice Story”

Net Worth & Assets

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	$10 million
Properties	Owns a home in Miami, Florida
Business Ventures	Owns a record label and a clothing line
Investments	Invests in real estate and stocks

Trivia & Miscellaneous

Attribute	Details
Hobbies & Interests	Playing basketball, skateboarding, and surfing
Controversies	Was accused of plagiarism for “Ice Ice Baby”
Philanthropy & Activism	Supports several charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Red Cross
Public Image	Known for his flamboyant style and personality
Personal Challenges	Has struggled with addiction and depression
Notable Interviews	Appeared on several talk shows, including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show”
Publications & Books	Has written several books, including his autobiography, “Ice: My Life Story”
Personal Anecdotes	Once got into a fight with MC Hammer
Quotes	“I’m not a one-hit wonder. I’m a one-hit phenomenon.”

Social Media & Online Presence

Attribute	Details
Instagram Handle	@vanillaice
Twitter Handle	@vanillaice
Facebook Handle	@vanillaice
Youtube Channel	VanillaIce
TikTok ID	@vanillaice

Legacy & Influence

Attribute	Details
Cultural References	Has been referenced in several films and television shows, including “Beavis and Butt-head”, “The Simpsons”, and “South Park”
Achievements Outside Primary Profession	Has appeared in several films and television shows, and has also hosted his own reality show
Mentorship	Has mentored several young artists, including Young MC and MC Serch
Legacy	Is considered one of the pioneers of hip hop music