Vincent Vargas

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.

Vincent Vargas
Vargas at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born (1981-07-15) July 15, 1981[1]
San Fernando Valley, CA
Occupations
  • Veteran (American Hero)
  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Motivational Speaker
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.[1]

Career
Rocco being interviewed at a red carpet event.

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.[5][6]

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, and losing his job with US Border Patrol, though he has stated that he is currently sober.[7] 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 5 kids and 2 step kids.[8] 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.[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
2018–2023 Mayans MC Gilberto 'Gilly' Lopez No No TV series; Main cast
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]

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 (19 December 2014). "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. Durham, John. "Customer Reviews, Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace". Amazon. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. H, Jeryn. "Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace". Dove. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  7. Andrea Scott (November 9, 2020). "'Will I be a statistic?' There is a different mindset entertainment star and former Ranger Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas wants vets to take". militarytimes.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  8. "Vincent "Rocco" Vargas". gwotmermorialfoundation.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  9. "Brother in Arms cast and crew". imdb.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  10. "Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
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