Jacob Vargas

Birth Name:

Jacob Vargas

Birth Place:

Michoacan, Mexico

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

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
Has started his own film company, Third Son Productions
Was the camera operator that shot Hugh Laurie's audition tape when he was attempting to land a role on "House․"

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

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