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Jacob Vargas Biography
Birth Name:Jacob Vargas
Birth Place:Michoacan, Mexico
Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1995, he received the ALMA award for Emerging Artist of the Year
- Received a Hollywood Film Festival Award for his role in "Bobby․"
- Got his start in showbusiness when he was discovered breakdancing a school at the age of 12, and given a small role on "Diff'rent Strokes․"
- Often takes on the role of characters who are law enforcement or military officers
- Has lived in the United States since the age of 1 when he moved to California with his family
- Was the camera operator that shot Hugh Laurie's audition tape when he was attempting to land a role on "House․"
- Has started his own film company, Third Son Productions
Awards
- 1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor, Guest Starring in a Television, Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
- 1988Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series: nominated
- 1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
- 1990Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Starring in a TV Movie, Pilot or Special: nominated
- 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
- 2002ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Made for Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
- 2006Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
- 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2007Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
- 2008Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actor- Film: nominated