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
Born	(1981-07-15) July 15, 1981 (age 44)[1] San Fernando Valley, CA
Occupations	Veteran (American Hero) Actor Writer Producer Motivational Speaker
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 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, but has now been sober for over three years.^[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 6 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]