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American actor (1934–2004)
Victor Argo
Born
Victor Jimenez
(1934-11-05 ) November 5, 1934Died April 7, 2004(2004-04-07) (aged 69 ) Occupation(s ) actor, singer Years active 1964–2004
Victor Argo (November 5, 1934 – April 7, 2004) was an American actor of Puerto Rican descent who usually played the part of a tough bad guy in his movies. He had a career span of forty years.[1] Mean Streets Taxi Driver Hot Tomorrows The Last Temptation of Christ King of New York McBain
Early years
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Argo was born Victor Jimenez in The Bronx , New York . Both of his parents were born in the town of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico .[2]
Professional career
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Argo began his career as a stage actor. Attempting to break into show business at a time when there was much prejudice against Latino performers, Victor professionally adopted the surname "Argo" to better his casting chances, stating in an interview that he "felt the prejudice was against the name, not even against me."[3] Off-Broadway play during the 1960s, Argo met Yoko Ono , with whom he participated in the so-called "Happening" movement. He also became friends with the then fledgling actor Harvey Keitel , with whom he remained close for nearly forty years and would act together in several films with. In 1977, Argo became a founding member of the Riverside Shakespeare Company on New York City's Upper West Side . As a member, he toured the parks of Manhattan playing Lord Montague.[4]
In the 1970s, Argo made his film debut with a small part in Unholy Rollers television debut in a made-for-TV film Smile Jenny, You're Dead . Often playing the part of the NY 'heavy' or mobster on film, Argo was a favorite of such directors as Martin Scorsese , Abel Ferrara and Woody Allen . His film credits include Taxi Driver King of New York The Rose New York Stories The Last Temptation of Christ Bad Lieutenant True Romance Coyote Ugly Jennifer Lopez 's father in the romantic drama Angel Eyes The Rockford Files Wonder Woman Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Spenser: For Hire Law & Order Miami Vice [5]
Outside of acting on the screen and stage, another deep passion for Argo was country music, the actor at one time having traveled to Nashville to cut several song demos.[6]
Filmography
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Among the films in which Argo had a role were the following:[2]
Boxcar Bertha
Unholy Rollers
Mean Streets
The Don Is Dead
The Terminal Man
Taxi Driver
Hot Tomorrows
Which Way Is Up?
The Rose
Hanky Panky
Romando (1982) as Don Piri
Falling in Love
The Electric Chair (1985) as Comic
Desperately Seeking Susan
After Hours
Off Beat
Raw Deal
Florida Straits
The Pick-up Artist
The Last Temptation of Christ
Her Alibi
New York Stories
Crimes and Misdemeanors
King of New York
Quick Change
McBain
Shadows and Fog
Bad Lieutenant
True Romance
Dangerous Game
Household Saints
Men Lie (1994) as Scott's Dad
Monkey Trouble
Somebody to Love
Smoke
Blue in the Face
Condition Red
The Funeral
Next Stop Wonderland
Going Nomad (1998) as Spiro
Lulu on the Bridge
Side Streets
New Rose Hotel
Fast Horses (1998) as Zack
On the Run
Coming Soon
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Blue Moon
The Yards
Fast Food Fast Women
Love = (Me )^3 (2000) as Mr. Carrera
Coyote Ugly
Double Whammy
'R Xmas
Angel Eyes
Queenie in Love (2001) as Horace
The Man Who Knew Belle Starr (2001) as Diner Owner
Don't Say a Word
Bridget (2002) as Grant
Anything But Love (2002) as Sal
Dirt (2003) as El Gringo Nestor
Personal Sergeant (filmed in 2003; released in 2004)[7]
Lustre (filmed in 2003; released in 2005) as Hugo (final film role)
Later years
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Shortly before his death, Argo realized a lifelong dream of performing on Broadway when he was cast as Santiago, the owner of a cigar factory, in the Pulitzer Prize -winning drama Anna in the Tropics Lustre by director Art Jones, Argo portrayed a New York City loan shark who retreats from his everyday, hard-nosed rants to a deeply spiritual disconnect from the world. The film was released in 2005. Argo died in New York City at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center on April 7, 2004, from complications of lung cancer at age 69. His body was donated to Manhattan College for medical science. In 2005, Electronic music group Bodega System released a 12" vinyl LP which includes the track "Victor Argo".[5]
See also
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References
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^ "Victor Argo, 69" . Chicago Tribune . New York Times News Service. 12 April 2004. Retrieved 6 May 2022 .
^ "Shakespeare on the Drive," The New York Times , August 19, 1977.
^ a b "San Diego Tribune" .
^ "Victor Argo, 69" . Chicago Tribune . New York Times News Service. 12 April 2004. Retrieved 6 May 2022 .
^ Home DVD, Monarch (27 June 2006). "Personal Sergeant (2006)" . Amazon. Retrieved 2006-06-27 .
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