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Steve Wargo was born in Akron, Ohio, but spent his early years in San Diego, California. and Phoenix, Arizona.

After working as an extra in _Used Cars (1990)_, he became interested in the movie business and decided to pursue a career in filmmaking while working as a builder of off-road race cars and engine builder. Wargo was a background extra in _Gauntlet, The (1980)_ and Cloud Dancer (1980).

His first job as cinematographer was for director Ken Kennedy's "Aggie - The Farmer's Daughter" in 1990. Kennedy was preparing the 70s film for re-release and needed to shoot a new opening and ending.

Wargo was hired to shoot "Psycho Manor" for Matt Deitch in November 2002 and he works as Director of Photography and 1st camera operator on "The Last Gunfighter" for director Russell Clay in 2003.

In 2004, as Director Tony Topaz neared release of Blood Money, he decided to do a drastic re-shoot of 70% of the film. Because money was scarce, he opted that he would shoot HD instead of 35mm film. He chose Wargo to complete the task. Wargo owns an complete Sony F-900/3 camera package along with a complete grip package.

His feature film production company is Controversial Pictures, based in Tempe, Arizona. Future projects include the hilarious comedy "Trailer Trash", a conspiracy picture "Chem-Trails, DFA", a thriller "Pale Moon Light", and a dramatic thriller "The Decision". Wargo serves on the board of directors of the Phoenix Film Project and works as a director and cinematographer on the TV show, "Screen Wars".

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On April 21, 2006, one week before principal photography was to begin on Steve's latest feature film, Trailer Trash, he was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident on an Interstate highway outside Phoenix, Arizona. Beside totaling Steve's red Harley Davidson at about 75 mph, Steve suffered 13 fractured vertebrae, a right pelvis fractured in three places, 7 broken ribs, a broken shoulder and a broken jaw, not to mention road rash on the right side of his face. (Nope. No helmet) Although he was only given a 50/50 chance that he would ever walk again, he actually walked out of the hospital 15 days later using a walker to stand upright. The accident pushed production back 6-8 months. Shooting will begin in Spring 2009. Steve bought his first motorcycle in 1963 and says that he will ride again once he regains the use of his left arm. His doctor says otherwise. This is the same doctor that said Steve would be in a hospital bed for 8-12 weeks.

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