{{short description|American actor}} {{BLP sources|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = | name = Vincent Vargas | honorific_suffix = | image = Vincent Rocco Vargas by Gage Skidmore.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Vargas at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name above --> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|7|15}}<ref name="Cavallaro">{{cite web|url=https://www.ausa.org/articles/hes-army-sgt-1st-class-vincent-rocco-vargas|title=He's The Army: Sgt. 1st Class Vincent "Rocco" Vargas|website=AUSA|last=Cavallaro|first=Gina|date=April 10, 2018|accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref> | birth_place = San Fernando Valley, California, U.S. | occupation = {{hlist|Veteran|Actor|Writer|Producer|Motivational Speaker}} | era = | employer = | organization = | agent = | website = https://www.vincentroccovargas.com/ | footnotes = }}
'''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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bro's|first1=Drinkin|title=Podcast|url=https://www.facebook.com/drinkinbros/|website=Drinkin Bro's Podcast|publisher=Article 15 Clothing|accessdate=November 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Lopez|first1=Genevieve|title=This Guy May Look Tough, But Wait Till You Hear His Voice! Holy Smokes, He's Good!|url=http://www.getitfree.us/blog/article/Videos-this-guy-may-look-tough-but-wait-till-you-hear-his-voice-holy-smokes-he-s-good|website=Get it free|date=19 December 2014|publisher=Get it free|accessdate=December 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Faith|first1=Scott|title=Vincent Vargas|url=http://havokjournal.com/writers/vincent-vargas/|website=havok journal|publisher=havok journal|accessdate=April 28, 2015}}</ref>
==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 before resigning in 2013 to work in the entertainment industry.<ref name="Cavallaro">{{cite web|url=https://www.ausa.org/articles/hes-army-sgt-1st-class-vincent-rocco-vargas|title=He's The Army: Sgt. 1st Class Vincent "Rocco" Vargas|website=AUSA|last=Cavallaro|first=Gina|date=April 10, 2018|accessdate=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
==Career== 200px|right|thumb|Rocco being interviewed at a red carpet event. 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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dove.org/review/21635-lucy-shimmers-and-the-prince-of-peace/|title=Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace|website=Dove|last=H|first=Jeryn|accessdate=November 8, 2020}}</ref>
Vargas has also co-written and starred in a number of television shows, including notably ''Mayans MC (2018-2023)'' and ''Office Joe'' (2024). <ref>{{Cite web |title=Vincent Vargas |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6975382/ |access-date=14 May 2026 |website=IMDb}}</ref>
==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.<ref name=RoccoVargas>{{cite web|author=Andrea Scott|title='Will I be a statistic?' There is a different mindset entertainment star and former Ranger Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas wants vets to take|url=https://www.militarytimes.com/military-honor/salute-veterans/2020/11/09/will-i-be-a-statistic-there-is-a-different-mindset-entertainment-star-and-former-ranger-vincent-rocco-vargas-wants-vets-to-take/|website=militarytimes.com|date=November 9, 2020|accessdate=March 20, 2021}}</ref> Vargas lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.{{cn|date=March 2026}} 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.<ref name="RoccoVargas" />
==Filmography== {| class = "wikitable sortable" |- !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}} | |- |2018–2023 |''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<ref>{{cite web|title=Brother in Arms cast and crew|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9325546/|website=imdb.com|accessdate=March 20, 2021}}</ref> |- |2020 |''Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace'' |Edgar Ruiz |{{no}} |{{no}} |Costar with child actress Scarlett Diamond; 2nd in credits<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11916254/fullcredits|title=Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020) Full Cast & Crew|website=IMDb|accessdate=November 8, 2020}}</ref> |- |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 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Vincent Vargas |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6975382/ |access-date=14 May 2026 |website=IMDb}}</ref> |}
== Bibliography == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Title !Publication !ISBN/ASIN !Ref(s) |- |Sugarman (Sugarman Series Book 1) |2019 |B081VQCRJL |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sugarman (Sugarman Series Book 1) Kindle Edition |url=https://www.amazon.com.au/Sugarman-Book-1-Vincent-Vargas-ebook/dp/B081VQCRJL?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=9qDuW&content-id=amzn1.sym.7072d740-6577-4fd5-88cc-354e874e5d10&pf_rd_p=7072d740-6577-4fd5-88cc-354e874e5d10&pf_rd_r=358-0160350-5881075&pd_rd_wg=zJTJF&pd_rd_r=af9eb41c-5f3a-46be-b805-f89a96587652 |access-date=14 May 2026 |website=Amazon}}</ref> |- |Light the Fuse |2019 |B08145113X |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Light the Fuse Kindle Edition |url=https://www.amazon.com.au/Light-Fuse-Vincent-Vargas-ebook/dp/B08145113X?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=9qDuW&content-id=amzn1.sym.7072d740-6577-4fd5-88cc-354e874e5d10&pf_rd_p=7072d740-6577-4fd5-88cc-354e874e5d10&pf_rd_r=358-0160350-5881075&pd_rd_wg=zJTJF&pd_rd_r=af9eb41c-5f3a-46be-b805-f89a96587652 |access-date=14 May 2026 |website=Amazon}}</ref> |- |Borderline: Defending the Home Front |2024 |1250876494 |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amazon.com |url=https://www.amazon.com.au/Borderline-Defending-Front-Vincent-Vargas/dp/1250876494 |access-date=14 May 2026 |website=Amazon}}</ref> |}
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