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.
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. Vargas enlisted in the United States Army (2003âÂÂ2015) 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.
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 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.