Jacob Vargas

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Characters played by Jacob Vargas

Domingo Colon — Marvel's Luke Cage (2016)

Detective in Luke Cage.

Crank — The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007)

National Guardsman who kills Grabber in retaliation for Delmar's shooting and helps survivors escape.

Edison 'Elvis' Peña — The 33 (2015)

One of the thirty-three trapped miners who helps maintain group morale and adapts to the severe constraints of life in the underground refuge.

Gunner — Death Race (2008)

Inmate and pit crew specialist for Frankenstein. Works closely with Coach and Lists to maintain the race vehicle, tune weapons, and ensure Jensen's competitive viability throughout the three-day event.

Juan Cortez — Jarhead (2005)

Minor character providing local liaison or support duties.

Manolo Sanchez — Traffic (2000)

A Mexican police officer who partners with Javier Rodriguez. He attempts to sell information regarding General Salazar's corruption to the DEA but is brutally murdered in the desert by Salazar's men, a murder Javier is forced to witness.

Sammi — Flight of the Phoenix (2004)

A rig crew member who survives the desert ordeal and is later shown starting a restaurant with his wife in the epilogue.

Yayo Portillo — Get Shorty (1995)

Mob associate or associate's contact.

Javier — Gas Food Lodging (1992)

Javier is the local projectionist whom Shade encounters after her failed attempt to seduce Darius while dressed in costume. He teases her about the outfit, gives her a ride home on his bicycle, and later becomes the person Shade falls in love with, representing an important emotional connection in her adolescence.

Ramirez — Devil (2010)

A security guard monitoring the elevator via cameras and the film's narrator. He witnesses supernatural signs, suspects the Devil's presence, and tries to warn investigators. His childhood story about the Devil frames the narrative.

Ramon — Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)

Minor character appearing in background or supporting scenes.

Joker — Next Friday (2000)

Eldest of the Joker gang brothers, intimidating and territorial.

Career Overview

Jacob Vargas has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Skyline with 1 titles. Signature works include The Hills Have Eyes 2, The 33, Heaven Is for Real. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
87
Birth Date
1971-08-18
Birth Place
Michoacan, Mexico

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Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q962944), public domain (CC0).