Victor Argo

About Victor Argo

Who is it?: Actor, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day: November 5, 1934
Birth Place: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Birth Name: Victor Jiménez

Victor Argo

Víctor Jiménez was born in Manhattan on November 5, 1934, to Maria L. Jimenez Rosario and Victor Jimenez, both...
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As per our current Database, Victor Argo has been died on 7 April, 2004 at Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

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When Victor Argo die, Victor Argo was 70 years old.

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Occupation Actor
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born November 5, 1934 (The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA)
Birthday November 5
Town/City The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality USA

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Victor Argo’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

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Victor Argo was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

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Víctor Jiménez was born in Manhattan on November 5, 1934, to Maria L. Jimenez Rosario and Victor Jimenez, both originally from Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Raised in the South Bronx, Victor's Latin upbringing and proximity to Jewish and Irish cultures gave him the multicultural preparation for a 50 year career as a character actor on stage, on television and in films.

Since his early twenties, he was a favorite of stage productions and on and off-Broadway plays. While appearing in plays in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, Victor made the acquaintance of Yoko Ono, with whom he participated in so-called "happenings" and fledgling actor Harvey Keitel, who remained his close friend for nearly forty years.

Bouncing back and forth between Los Angeles and New York City, Victor racked up an impressive roster of film credits. He made his major film debut in the early 70s in a small part in The Unholy Rollers (1972) and a year later made his television debut in the made for TV film Smile Jenny, You're Dead (1974) an ABC pilot for the series _Harry-O_.

Argo became a durable movie tough guy and favorite of such directors including Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen and usually played rugged supporting roles, particularly cops, gangsters and criminals. His film credits include Taxi Driver (1976), The Rose_, New York Stories (1989), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Shadows and Fog (1991), True Romance (1993) and Coyote Ugly (2000).

Argo also had recurring roles on such TV series ranging from Miami Vice (1984) to Law & Order (1990). In 2001, he played Jennifer Lopez's father in the film Angel Eyes (2001).Between stage and film assignments, Victor volunteered his presence and name for a number of DIY and independent filmmakers.

He died of complications from lung cancer in New York City at the age of 69. Shortly before his death , Victor realized a lifelong dream of acting on Broadway when he was cast in the Pulitzer Prize winning drama 'Anna in the Tropics'.

He will be missed forever.

Victor Argo Movies

  • Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) as Vinny
  • King of New York (1990) as Roy Bishop
  • The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) as Peter, Apostle
  • Raw Deal (1986) as Dangerous Man

Important Facts about Victor Argo

Frequently cast in Martin Scorsese's films.

Often appeared in Abel Ferrara films

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