Vincent “Rocco” Vargas

Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (born c. 1981/1982) is an American entertainer,[2][3] producer and writer,[4] known for Range 15, Mayans M.C., the MBest11x YouTube channel and the VinnyRoc podcast.

Vincent Vargas
Bornc. 1981/1982 (age 38–39)[1]
San Fernando Valley, CA
OccupationVeteran, Actor, Writer and Producer
Websitehttps://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 went on to serve 3 combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vargas also 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 worked in special operations as a medic with the Arizona Department of Corrections and then the U.S. Border Patrol but left in 2013 to pursue his career as an entertainer.[5]

Career

After finishing his military and law enforcement careers, Vince launched into a new endeavor in the film industry. In 2020 he immediately garnered audience approval for his co-starring role in Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace.[6][7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Producer Writer Notes
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 Mayans MC Gilberto 'Gilly' Lopez No No TV series; Main cast
2020 Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace Edgar Ruiz No No Costar with child actress Scarlett Diamond; 2nd in credits[8]

References
  1. Cavallaro, Gina (April 10, 2018). "He's The Army: Sgt. 1st Class Vincent "Rocco" Vargas". AUSA. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  2. Bro's, Drinkin. "Podcast". Drinkin Bro's Podcast. Article 15 Clothing. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  3. Lopez, Genevieve. "This Guy May Look Tough, But Wait Till You Hear His Voice! Holy Smokes, He's Good!". Get it free. Get it free. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  4. Faith, Scott. "Vincent Vargas". havok journal. havok journal. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  5. Cavallaro, Gina (April 10, 2018). "He's The Army: Sgt. 1st Class Vincent "Rocco" Vargas". AUSA. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  6. Durham, John. "Customer Reviews, Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace". Amazon. Retrieved 11/8/2020. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. H, Jeryn. "Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace". Dove. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  8. "Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
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