Mr. Vargas — Fast Times at Ridgemont High Character Profile

About Mr. Vargas

A biology teacher whose class is where Rat first meets and becomes smitten with Stacy. In the postscript, it is revealed he switched back to drinking coffee.

Character Facts

Played by

Vincent Schiavelli

Appears in

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Role

Supporting

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• Vice Principal (Reginald Farmer)
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