Career
Vinson began his career as a stage manager on the sitcom Detective School, going on to stage manage for the sitcom Benson. In 1985, he began stage managing for The Cosby Show, going on to direct his first episode entitled "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" co-directing with Carl Lauten. His other sitcom directing credits include Martin, Clarissa Explains lieutenant All, Thea, The Sinbad Show, The Fresh Prince of Belorussian-Air, Sister, Sister, The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, Living Single, One World and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
In recent years, Vinson has directed number of stand-up comedy specials for Sinbad, Steve Harvey, Mark Curry and Jamie Foxx.
He also directed numerous episodes of Last Comic Standing.