Vincent Vargas
American actor
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Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (born July 15, 1981) is an American actor, producer, and writer. His credits include roles in the film Range 15 and the television series Mayans M.C., and he is the creator of the MBest11x YouTube channel.[2][3][4]
- Veteran
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
- Motivational Speaker
Vincent Vargas | |
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Vargas at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | July 15, 1981[1] San Fernando Valley, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | https://www.vincentroccovargas.com/ |
Early life
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. Vargas enlisted in the United States Army (2003–2015) and began to serve 3 combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vargas relatedly served as an Infantry Drill Sergeant. He then left active duty and entered the reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After leaving active duty, Vargas served as a medic with the Arizona Department of Corrections and the U.S. Border Patrol in the Special Operations Group (BORSTAR)[5] before resigning in 2013 to work in the entertainment industry.[1]
Career
Following his military and law enforcement service, Vargas began working in the film industry. In 2020, he had a co-starring role in the film Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace.[6]
Vargas has also co-written and starred in a number of television shows, including notably Mayans MC (2018-2023) and Office Joe (2024). [7]
Personal life
Vargas is a motivational speaker whose presentations are directed toward military veterans and youth. Due to his combat experiences, Vargas has suffered from PTSD which has led to two failed marriages, alcoholism, and alleged sleep issues, with him currently being sober for over three years.[8] Vargas lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.[citation needed] Vargas hosts a weekly podcast, "Vinny Roc Podcast," where he interviews veterans and discusses topics such as the transition to civilian life and personal health.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Writer | Notes |
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| 2015 | Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves | Julio Scagnetti | No | No | |
| 2016 | Range 15 | Himself | Yes | No | |
| 2016 | The Long Way Back | The Veteran | No | Yes | Short film; also stunt coordinator |
| 2016 | Living For The Ones Who Can't | Himself | No | No | Documentary short |
| 2016-2017 | Dads in Parks | Himself | No | Yes | Web series; main cast |
| 2017 | Not a War Story | Himself | Yes | No | Documentary |
| 2017 | Dark of Light | Karl | No | No | |
| 2017 | Drinkin' Bros Live: The Shaved Eagle Tour | Rocco | Yes | No | |
| 2018–2023 | Mayans MC | Gilberto 'Gilly' Lopez | No | Yes | TV series; Main cast, writer (1 episode) |
| 2018 | Brothers in Arms | Himself | No | No | TV series; Main cast[9] |
| 2020 | Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace | Edgar Ruiz | No | No | Costar with child actress Scarlett Diamond; 2nd in credits[10] |
| 2022 | The Shoebox | Sergeant | No | No | Short film |
| 2024 | S.W.A.T. | Benicio 'El Rey' Ramirez | No | No | TV series; Minor role |
| 2024 | Office Joe | Tony Garcia | Yes | Yes | TV series; Main cast |
| 2025 | Homestead: The Series | Santos | No | No | TV series; Main cast [11] |
