Victor Argo (November 5 1934-April 7 2004) was an American actor of Puerto Rican descent who usually played the part of the tough bad guy in the movies.

Víctor Jiménez was born in Manhattan on November 5, 1934, to Maria L. Jimenez Rosario and Victor Jimenez, both originally from Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Raised in the South Bronx, Victor's Latin upbringing and proximity to Jewish and Irish cultures gave him the multicultural preparation for a 50 year career as a character actor on stage, on television and in films. Doing Off-Off Broadway plays in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, Victor made the acquaintance of Yoko Ono (I), with whom he participated in so-called "happenings" and fledgling actor Harvey Keitel, who remained his close friend for nearly forty years. Bouncing back and forth between Los Angeles and New York City, Victor racked up an impressive roster of film credits. Between stage and film assignments, Victor volunteered his presence and name for a number of DIY and independent filmmakers. Shortly before his death from the complications of lung cancer, Victor realized a lifelong dream of acting on Broadway when he was cast in the Pulitzer Prize winning drama 'Anna in the Tropics'. He will be missed forever.

Character actor Victor Argo, was born to Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, New York and since his early twenties was a favorite of stage productions and on and off-Broadway plays. Argo made his major film debut in the early 70s in a small part in "Unholly Rollers" and a year later made his television debut in the made for TV film "Smile Jenny, You're Dead" an ABC pilot for the series "Harry-O". Argo became a durable movie tough guy and favorite of such directors including Martin Scorcesse and Woody Allen and usually played rugged supporting roles, particularly cops, gangsters and criminals. His film credits include "Taxi Driver", "The Rose", "New York Stories", "The Last Temptation of Christ", "Shadows and Fog", "True Romance" and "Coyote Ugly". Argo also had recurring roles on such TV series ranging from "Miami Vice" to "Law & Order" and in 2001, he played Jennifer Lopez's father in the film "Angle Eyes". He died of lung cancer in New York City at the age of 69.