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.
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 in the Special Operations Group (BORSTAR) before resigning in 2013 to work in the entertainment industry.
Career
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.
Vargas has also co-written and starred in a number of television shows, including notably Mayans MC (2018-2023) and Office Joe (2024).
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. Vargas lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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.
Filmography YearTitleRoleProducerWriterNotes2015Helen Keller vs. NightwolvesJulio Scagnetti2016Range 15Himself2016The Long Way BackThe VeteranShort film; also stunt coordinator2016Living For The Ones Who Can'tHimselfDocumentary short2016-2017Dads in ParksHimselfWeb series; main cast2017Not a War StoryHimselfDocumentary2017Dark of LightKarl2017Drinkin' Bros Live: The Shaved Eagle TourRocco2018–2023Mayans MCGilberto 'Gilly' LopezTV series; Main cast, writer (1 episode)2018Brothers in ArmsHimselfTV series; Main cast2020Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of PeaceEdgar RuizCostar with child actress Scarlett Diamond; 2nd in credits2022The ShoeboxSergeantShort film2024S.W.A.T.Benicio 'El Rey' RamirezTV series; Minor role2024Office JoeTony GarciaTV series; Main cast2025Homestead: The SeriesSantosTV series; Main cast
Bibliography +TitlePublicationISBN/ASINRef(s)Sugarman (Sugarman Series Book 1)2019B081VQCRJLLight the Fuse 2019B08145113XBorderline: Defending the Home Front20241250876494
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