Valentin de Vargas

Valentin de Vargas

Deceased · Born: Apr 26, 1935 · Died: Jun 10, 2013

Personal Details

BornApr 26, 1935 Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Spouse
  • M. Diana Pace

    ( May 19, 2007 to Jun 10, 2013 )
  • Nome Jones

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Arlene McQuade

    ( Sep 27, 1960 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Valentin de Vargas, a multifaceted individual, embarked on his journey on April 26, 1935, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, a city steeped in rich cultural heritage.

Throughout his illustrious career, de Vargas distinguished himself as a talented actor and director, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. His impressive repertoire includes notable film appearances in "To Live and Die in L.A." (1985),"Touch of Evil" (1958),and "Hatari!" (1962),a testament to his versatility and range.

In his personal life, de Vargas was married three times, first to M. Diana Pace, followed by Nome Jones, and finally, Arlene McQuade, each union bringing its own unique experiences and memories.

Sadly, de Vargas' life came to a close on June 10, 2013, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, a city that welcomed him with open arms during his later years.

Despite his passing, Valentin de Vargas' legacy continues to inspire and entertain, a lasting tribute to his remarkable career and the many lives he touched along the way.

Career

1997
1992
Exiled in America
Exiled in America as Rene Castillo
1985
To Live and Die in L.A.
To Live and Die in L.A. as Judge Filo Cedillo
Fast Forward
Fast Forward as M.C. (as Val de Vargas)
1976
Treasure of Matecumbe
Treasure of Matecumbe as Charlie (as Val DeVargas)
1974
The Bears and I
The Bears and I as Sam Eagle Speaker
The Gun
The Gun as Frank (as Val DeVargas)
1973
Incident on a Dark Street
Incident on a Dark Street as Ernesto De La Pina
1972
Visions...
Visions... as Steve Curtis
1971
They Call It Murder
They Call It Murder as Alex Cordova
1968
Hellfighters
Hellfighters as Amal Bokru
1962
Hatari!
Hatari! as Luis Francisco Garcia Lopez
The Firebrand
The Firebrand as Joaquin Murieta
1960
The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven as Calvera Henchman (uncredited)
1958
1957
Ten Thousand Bedrooms
Ten Thousand Bedrooms as Reporter (uncredited)
1955
Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle as Latino Student (uncredited)