Biography
Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1967), known professionally by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor and television personality. Born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Texas and South Florida, he released his debut album, Hooked, in 1989 through Ichiban Records, before signing a contract with SBK Records, which released a reformatted version of the album in 1990 under the title To the Extreme; which became the fastest-selling hip hop album of all time and contained ...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Seaper Powers: Mystery of the Blue Pearls
2023
as Steve the Starfish (voice)
Emma works for NOAA as a diver and researcher. She is put on a mission to find mysterious blue pearls in the deep Caribbean seas, but first, she needs...

The Wrong Missy
2020
as Vanilla Ice
A guy meets the woman of his dreams and invites her to his company's corporate retreat, but realizes he sent the invite to the wrong person.

American Dream/American Knightmare
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary that delves deep into the life and storied exploits of the iconic Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, as well as the volatile and hi...

Sandy Wexler
2017
as Testimonial
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.

The Ridiculous 6
2015
as Mark Twain
When his long-lost outlaw father returns, Tommy "White Knife" Stockburn goes on an adventure-filled journey across the Old West with his five brothers...
Vanilla Ice Archive
2012
as Self (archive footage)
The life and career of American rapper Vanilla Ice, showcasing his start as a breakdancer in South Dallas to his mainstream international success and ...

That's My Boy
2012
as Vanilla Ice
While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for ...

Big Money Rustlas
2010
as Heckler #3
The Insane Clown Posse heads back to the Wild West in this prequel to BIG MONEY HUSTLAS. Nothing happens in the dusty town of Mud Bug without the appr...

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
as (archive footage)
The team of smart-talkin' toddlers known as Everything Is Terrible! have once again emerged from their VHS cocoons to conjure a jam on culture so cult...

The Bros.
2007
as Self
Wannabe "gangsta-rappers" resort to a crime spree in order to come up up with ten thousand dollars in order to finance a studio recording session.

The Helix... Loaded
2005
as Theo
When "The One" dies, Orpheum must find the "Other One."

The New Guy
2002
as Music Store Employee
Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict...

Da Hip Hop Witch
2000
as Vanilla Ice
5 teenage rappers gets notice of a mysterious witch that supposedly lurks in the ghetto and those who are attacked by her gets a successful hip-hop ca...

Sex
1992
as Self
A silent film made for the release of Madonna's book 'Sex'

Cool as Ice
1991
as Johnny
Freewheeling, motorcycle-riding musician Johnny rolls into a small town with his band, and meets Kathy, an honor student who catches his eye. Meanwhil...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
1991
as Self
The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create ...

Teen Vid II
1991
as Self
Video magazine with interviews, behind-the-scenes and music videos, including several young stars such as Milla Jovovich, Fergie, Mark Wahlberg, Vania...

Vanilla Ice: Ninja Rap
1991
as Self
A behind the scenes look at the video for Ninja Rap from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Booking Sounds Video Collection
N/A
as Narrator (voice)
Didactic emotion video.

Zombie Plane
N/A
as Vanilla Ice
A secret government agency has recruited celebrities to be undercover agents and the celebs must save humanity from an imminent attack from the undead...

Zombie Plane
N/A
Executive Producer
A secret government agency has recruited celebrities to be undercover agents and the celebs must save humanity from an imminent attack from the undead...