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Victor Argo (1934–2004)

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Character actor Victor Argo, was born to Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, New York and since his early twenties was a favorite of stage productions and on and off-Broadway plays. Argo made his major film debut in the early 70s in a small part in "Unholly Rollers" and a year later made his television debut in the made for TV film "Smile Jenny... See full bio »

Born:

Victor Jiménez
in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 69) in New York City, New York, USA
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2005 Lustre
Hugo
 
2004 Personal Sergeant
Chuck Manetta
 
2004 Confessions of a Dangerous Mime (short)
Sammy the Shadow
 
2003 Music (short)
Salesman
 
2003 Dirt
El Gringo Nestor
 
2003 I Am Woody (short)
Salvatore
 
2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Mr. Garcia
– See Me (2003) … Mr. Garcia
 
2002 Anything But Love
Sal
 
2002/II Angela (short)
 
2002 Bridget
 
2001 Don't Say a Word
Sydney Simon
 
2001 The Man Who Knew Belle Starr (short)
Diner Owner
 
2001 Queenie in Love
Horace
 
2001 Angel Eyes
Carl Pogue
 
2001 'R Xmas
Louie
 
2001 Double Whammy
Lt. Spigot
 
2000 Coyote Ugly
Pete
 
2000 Love = (Me)^3
Mr. Morales
 
2000 Fast Food Fast Women
Seymour
 
2000 Blue Moon
Tony
 
2000 The Summer of My Deflowering (short)
(segment "Angela")
 
1999 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Vinny
 
1999 Coming Soon
Mr. Neipris
 
1999 A Change of Climate (short)
Frank
 
1999 On the Run
Man Shaving
 
1999 The Yards
Paul Lazarides
 
1998 Side Streets
Albani Krug
 
1998 New Rose Hotel
Portugese Business Man
 
1998 Lulu on the Bridge
Pierre
 
1998 Going Nomad
Spiro
 
1998 Next Stop Wonderland
Frank
 
1998 Fast Horses
Zack
 
1997 Early Edition (TV series)
Prosky
– The Jury (1997) … Prosky
 
1997 Prince Street (TV series)
– Pilot (1997)
 
1992-1997 Law & Order (TV series)
Enrique Flores / Jose Tirado
– Barter (1997) … Enrique Flores
– Cradle to Grave (1992) … Jose Tirado
 
1996 The Funeral
Julius
 
1996 Sins of Silence (TV movie)
Nick DiMatteo
 
1995 New York News (TV series)
– You Thought the Pope Was Something (1995)
 
1995 Smoke
Vinnie
 
1995 Condition Red
Victor Klein
 
1995 Blue in the Face
Vinnie
 
1995 Dark Eyes (TV series)
Rray Cedeno
– Pilot (1995) … Rray Cedeno
 
1994 Somebody to Love
Santa Claus
 
1994 Men Lie
Scott's Dad
 
1994 Monkey Trouble
Charlie
 
1993 Dangerous Game
Director of Photography
 
1993 Household Saints
Lino Falconetti
 
1993 True Romance
Lenny
 
1992 Bad Lieutenant
Beat Cop
 
1992 The Final Contract (TV movie)
 
1991 Shadows and Fog
Vigilante
 
1991 McBain
El Presidente
 
1991 Bride of Violence (TV movie)
Persico
 
1990 Johnny Ryan (TV movie)
Frank Costello
 
1990 King of New York
Roy Bishop
 
1990 Quick Change
Skelton
 
1990 Father Dowling Mysteries (TV series)
Tony Lakka
– The Falling Angel Mystery (1990) … Tony Lakka
 
1989 Crimes and Misdemeanors
Detective
 
1989 Dream Street (TV series)
Anthony Coltrera
– Bachelor Party (1989) … Anthony Coltrera
– Father of the Year (1989) … Anthony Coltrera
– Girl's Talk (1989) … Anthony Coltrera
– Money for Nothing (1989) … Anthony Coltrera
– True Love (1989) … Anthony Coltrera
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1989 New York Stories
Cop (segment "Life Lessons")
 
1989 Her Alibi
Avram
 
1988 Miami Vice (TV series)
Commandante Salazar
– Redemption in Blood (1988) … Commandante Salazar
– Hostile Takeover (1988) … Commandante Salazar
 
1988 The Last Temptation of Christ
Peter, Apostle
 
1987 The Pick-up Artist
Harris
 
1987 Florida Straits (TV movie)
Pablo
 
1986 Raw Deal
Dangerous Man
 
1986 Off Beat
Leon
 
1985 The Equalizer (TV series)
O'Hare
– The Defector (1985) … O'Hare
 
1985 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
– No Room at the Inn (1985)
 
1985 After Hours
Diner Cashier
 
1985 Desperately Seeking Susan
Sgt. Taskal
 
1985 The Electric Chair
Comic
 
1984 Falling in Love
Victor Rawlins
 
1984 Young People's Specials (TV series)
Father
– Nicky and the Nerd (1984) … Father
 
1982 Hanky Panky
Pallbearer
 
1981 Dream House (TV movie)
Ramirez
 
1979 The Rose
Lockerman
 
1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Argus
– The Plot to Kill a City: Part 2 (1979) … Argus
– The Plot to Kill a City: Part 1 (1979) … Argus
 
1977 Which Way Is Up?
Angel
 
1977 Kingston: Confidential (TV series)
– The Boston Shamrock (1977)
 
1977 Hot Tomorrows
Tony
 
1977 The Rockford Files (TV series)
Jud Brown
– Dirty Money, Black Light (1977) … Jud Brown
 
1977 Delvecchio (TV series)
Beecher
– Bad Shoot (1977) … Beecher
 
1977 The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (TV series)
Jason
– Last of the $2 Bills (1977) … Jason
 
1976 Joe Forrester (TV series)
– A Game of Love (1976)
 
1976 Taxi Driver
Melio (as Vic Argo)
 
1975 Starsky and Hutch (TV series)
Rudy Solenko
– Lady Blue (1975) … Rudy Solenko
 
1975 Force Five (TV movie)
Frankie Hatcher
 
1975 Baretta (TV series)
The Deacon
– The 5½ Pound Junkie (1975) … The Deacon
 
1973-1974 Kojak (TV series)
Joseph Crespi / Dennison
– The Chinatown Murders: Part 1 (1974) … Joseph Crespi
– The Chinatown Murders: Part 2 (1974) … Joseph Crespi
– Conspiracy of Fear (1973) … Dennison
 
1974 The Terminal Man
Orderly
 
1974 Smile Jenny, You're Dead (TV movie)
Sgt. Richard Marum
 
1974 Chopper One (TV series)
– Bust-Out (1974)
 
1973 The Don Is Dead
Augie the Horse
 
1973 Mean Streets
Mario (as Vic Argo: in opening credits)
 
1973 All in the Family (TV series)
Alfredo Estrada
– We're Having a Heat Wave (1973) … Alfredo Estrada
 
1973 The Waltons (TV series)
Zvelei
– The Gypsies (1973) … Zvelei
 
1972 The Unholy Rollers
Vinnie the Trainer (as Vic Argo)
 
1972 Boxcar Bertha
McIver #1
 
1972 Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
2nd Cuban
 
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2006 Mulberry Street (writer: "Morningstar Cafe" / performer: "Morningstar Cafe")
 
1995 Blue in the Face (writer: "Dime A Dozen" / performer: "Lovesick Blues", "El Negrito Del Batey", "Dime A Dozen")
 
1985 The Electric Chair (performer: "Give My Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2009 The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans (earlier film "Bad Lieutenant")
 
1992 Bad Lieutenant
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2007 Lost Revolution (in memory of)
 
2004 Personal Sergeant (dedicatee)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
2003 Cinéma, de notre temps (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Abel Ferrara: Not Guilty (2003) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Starred in short dramatic film "A Change of Climate" (1999) produced, written and directed by Chris Robertson.

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Vic Argo

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I'm embarrassed by walking in front of cameras, people taking pictures of me. But I like acting, and I like to see myself do good work. I really, really like it. See more »

Trivia:

Almost always played menacing Italian New Yorkers (though he was himself of Spanish heritage). However, one of his most memorable roles was as a good guy: the weary but righteous Detective Bishop in King of New York. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio