Vincent D'Onofrio to announce shock retirement from acting?

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D'Onofrio created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for D'Onofrio fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Full Metal Jacket or Daredevil, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 66, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 01/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-director-producer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouVincent

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouVincent was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Vincent D'Onofrio was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouVincent”
— @universalObserver, 31 Dec 2025
“I thought Vincent D'Onofrio retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 31 Dec 2025

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