Vincent Vargas Explained

Vincent Vargas
Birth Date:15 July 1981[1]
Birth Place:San Fernando Valley, CA
Website:https://www.vincentroccovargas.com/

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

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]

Personal life

Vargas identifies as a Christian who also works on the side as a motivational speaker that focuses on the military and youth audiences. Due to his combat experiences, Vargas has suffered from PTSD which led to two failed marriages, alcoholism, alleged sleep issues, but has now been sober for over three years.[8] Vargas currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah and would regularly fly back home from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City to spend time with his family on the weekends while filming the third season of Mayans MC. Vargas currently has 6 kids and 2 step kids.[9] Vargas also spends time operating his weekly podcast, "Vinny Roc Podcast" in which regularly interviews veterans whom he refers as "cool veterans who do cool shit", discussing military transition to civilian life and how he got healthy.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleProducerWriterNotes
2015Helen Keller vs. NightwolvesJulio Scagnetti
2016Range 15Himself
2016The Long Way BackThe VeteranShort film; also stunt coordinator
2016Living For The Ones Who Can'tHimselfDocumentary short
2016-2017Dads in ParksHimselfWeb series; main cast
2017Not a War StoryHimselfDocumentary
2017Dark of LightKarl
2017Drinkin' Bros Live: The Shaved Eagle TourRocco
2018–2023Mayans MCGilberto 'Gilly' LopezTV series; Main cast
2018Brothers in ArmsHimselfTV series; Main cast[10]
2020Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of PeaceEdgar RuizCostar with child actress Scarlett Diamond; 2nd in credits[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: He's The Army: Sgt. 1st Class Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. AUSA. Cavallaro. Gina. April 10, 2018. August 16, 2018.
  2. Web site: Bro's. Drinkin. Podcast. Drinkin Bro's Podcast. Article 15 Clothing. November 21, 2015.
  3. Web site: Lopez. Genevieve. This Guy May Look Tough, But Wait Till You Hear His Voice! Holy Smokes, He's Good!. Get it free. 19 December 2014. Get it free. December 19, 2014.
  4. Web site: Faith. Scott. Vincent Vargas. havok journal. havok journal. April 28, 2015.
  5. Web site: He's The Army: Sgt. 1st Class Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. AUSA. Cavallaro. Gina. April 10, 2018. August 16, 2018.
  6. Web site: Durham . John . Customer Reviews, Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace . Amazon . November 8, 2020.
  7. Web site: Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace. Dove. H. Jeryn. November 8, 2020.
  8. Web site: Andrea Scott. 'Will I be a statistic?' There is a different mindset entertainment star and former Ranger Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas wants vets to take. militarytimes.com. November 9, 2020. March 20, 2021.
  9. Web site: Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. gwotmermorialfoundation.com. March 20, 2021.
  10. Web site: Brother in Arms cast and crew. imdb.com. March 20, 2021.
  11. Web site: Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020) Full Cast & Crew. IMDb. November 8, 2020.