Vanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor and TV host who rose to fame in 1990 after his song “Ice Ice Baby” became the first hip hop song to reach the top of the Billboard Charts. Born on October 31, 1967, Vanilla Ice hails from Dallas, United States. As in 2024, Vanilla Ice's age is 56 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Vanilla Ice, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.
Vanilla Ice Wiki Table
| Stage Name | Vanilla Ice |
| Real Name | Vanilla Ice |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Rapper, TV Host, |
| Birthday | October 31, 1967 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Age | 56 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthplace | Dallas, United States |
| Hometown | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
Vanilla Ice Family and Personal Life
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Vanilla Ice Biography and Facts
- Vanilla Ice was born in Dallas, United States.
- Vanilla Ice’s birth sign is Scorpio.
- His birth name is Robert Matthew Van Winkle.
- Ice wrote the song “Ice Ice Baby” at the age of 16.
- He has won three motocross titles at the Grand National Championships, but his broken ankle hampered his professional goals.
- Ice received his nickname “Vanilla Ice” while performing with a breakdance troupe.
- He released his debut album, Hooked, in 1989 on Ichiban Records.
- Ice has also released the albums To the Extreme, Mind Blowin’, Hard to Swallow, Bi-Polar, Platinum Underground, and W.T.F. (Wisdom, Tenacity and Focus)
- He has been the musical guest for Saturday Night Live in 1991.
- Ice started hosting The Vanilla Ice Project in 2009.
- He has won two American Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award, The Factual Entertainment Award and a Golden Raspberry Award.
- Ice dated Madonna for eight months in 19911992.
- He can be found on Instagram under the username @vanillaiceofficial, with over 477K fan followers.
