How Vin Diesel Got His Name | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original Airdate: 3/14/06) Vin Diesel discusses the origin of his name, the sound of his voice in an ancient language, his encounter with a legendary mafia figure, and his early dating life. ABOUT LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN Running from 1993-2009, Late Night with Conan O’Brien is one of the most beloved late night shows in television history. Known for its absurdist humor, hilarious celebrity interviews and featuring the best stand-up comedians and musical acts of the ‘90s and early 2000s. Hosted by Conan O’Brien alongside sidekick Andy Richter and house band Max Weinberg and the Max Weinberg 7, Late Night with Conan O’Brien featured unforgettable segments like “If They Mated”, “In the Year 2000”, “Desk Drive”, and made a breakout star of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.