Vanilla Ice Timeline

Oct. 31, 1968: Born as Robert Van Winkle in Miami Lakes, Florida.

1990: His song, "Ice Ice Baby," takes the music charts by storm.

1991: Stars in the movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, performing "The Ninja Rap." Also appears in the film, Cool as Ice. Wins "Worst New Star" for his performance at the 1991 Golden Raspberry Awards.

1994: Releases Mind Blowin'. In an attempt to reinvent his image, he dons dreadlocks and sings about smoking marijuana.

July 4, 1994: Ice attempts to commit suicide and fails. Later the same year, he tries again but does not succeed.

2001: Releases Bipolar, a two-disc CD set, on which he collaborated with Wu-Tang Clan member La The Darkman, Chuck D from Public Enemy, and Insane Clown Posse.

2004: Stars in the second season of The Surreal Life on The WB.