Jorge Vargas

Jorge Vargas

48 · Born: Sep 29, 1977

Personal Details

BornSep 29, 1977 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Biography

Jorge Vargas is a renowned Canadian actor and stunt performer with a storied career spanning decades. He has established himself as a versatile and physically gifted artist, collaborating with esteemed directors such as Andrew Stanton, a two-time Academy Award winner, and Agnieszka Holland, a two-time nominee. His extensive filmography includes the forthcoming In the Blink of an Eye, directed by Stanton, as well as Excess Baggage, where he shared the screen with Benicio Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone, and the 2012 disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich, which was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice Awards.

In addition to his film work, Vargas has made notable appearances in television series, including Supernatural, Snowpiercer, and Altered Carbon. He has also held recurring roles on Higher Ground, starring alongside Hayden Christensen, and Sk8, a teen drama centered around the life of an aspiring professional skateboarder. His iconic roles as the Navy Thunder Ranger in Power Rangers Ninja Storm and Power Rangers Dino Thunder have garnered him a dedicated fan following.

Furthermore, Vargas has had the privilege of working with legendary figures, including basketball icon Wilt Chamberlain. As a trained martial artist and fluent Spanish speaker, he seamlessly integrates his diverse skill set into his performances, excelling in roles that demand physical agility and emotional depth. His dedication to storytelling and his broad experience have solidified his position as a highly sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.

Career

2015
Life on the Line
Life on the Line as Electrician #1
2013
2010
2001
Till Dad Do Us Part
Till Dad Do Us Part as Junior Executive
2000
Higher Ground
Higher Ground as Augusto 'Auggie' Ciceros
1998
1997
Excess Baggage
Excess Baggage as Mini Mart Clerk
1996
Color Me Perfect
Color Me Perfect as Skateboard Boy #1
Annie O
Annie O as Jose