Vincent Laresca (born January 21, 1974) is an American

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descent. He first appeared in

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in the 1992 movie ''

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,'' as Radames. Since then, he has appeared in many popular films, including '' The Devil's Advocate'', '' The Aviator'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'' and

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''. In 1997, he had a supporting role in the short-lived

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'' He has also had major supporting roles on '' 24'', ''

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'' and '' Weeds''. In 2013 Laresca took on a role as a Mexican federale and the hit man Jangles in the show ''

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''. In 2016, Laresca had a main role in

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'' as NYPD Detective Carlos Espada.

Filmography

* 1992 ''

'' as Radames * 1992 ''

Bad Lieutenant ''Bad Lieutenant'' is a 1992 American neo-noir crime film directed by Abel Ferrara. The film stars Harvey Keitel as the titular "bad lieutenant" as well as Victor Argo and Paul Calderón. The screenplay was co-written by Ferrara with actress-mod ...

'' as J.C. * 1994 '' I Like It Like That'' as Angel * 1995 ''

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'' as Subway Robber #1 * 1996 ''

The Substitute ''The Substitute'' is a 1996 American crime action thriller film directed by Robert Mandel and starring Tom Berenger, Ernie Hudson, Marc Anthony, William Forsythe, Raymond Cruz and Luis Guzmán. It was filmed at Miami Sr. High school. Plot Jo ...

'' as Rodriguez * 1996 ''

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'' as Vincent * 1996 ''

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'' as Jimmy * 1996 ''

Extreme Measures ''Extreme Measures'' is a 1996 crime film, crime thriller film based on Michael Palmer (novelist), Michael Palmer's 1991 novel of the same name, dealing with the ethics of medical sacrifices. The film was directed by Michael Apted and starred Hug ...

'' as Patches * 1996 '' The Associate'' as José, Plaza Waiter * 1996 ''

'' as Abra * 1996 ''

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'' as Renaldo * 1997 ''Arresting Gena'' as Bopo * 1997 ''

Cop Land ''Cop Land'' is a 1997 American neo-noir crime drama film written and directed by James Mangold. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, and Robert De Niro, with Peter Berg, Janeane Garofalo, Robert ...

'' as Medic #2 * 1997 ''

The Real Blonde ''The Real Blonde'' is a 1997 film directed and written by Tom DiCillo. It stars Matthew Modine, Catherine Keener, and Maxwell Caulfield. The film is a satire on New York's fashion and entertainment industries. Plot Joe is an aspiring actor w ...

'' as Trey * 1997 '' The Devil's Advocate'' as Big Guy #1 * 1998 '' Music from Another Room'' as Jesus * 1999 ''

Forever Mine ''Forever Mine'' is a 1999 British–Canadian romantic drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader and starring Joseph Fiennes, Gretchen Mol and Ray Liotta. Synopsis In an airplane in 1987, two men, Alan Riply (Fiennes) and Javier are ...

'' as Javier Cesti * 1999 '' Just One Time'' as Nick * 1999 '' Flawless'' as Raymond Camacho * 2000 ''

Animal Factory ''Animal Factory'' is a 2000 neo-noir film directed by Steve Buscemi and starring Willem Dafoe, Edward Furlong, Danny Trejo, John Heard, Mickey Rourke, Tom Arnold, Seymour Cassel, Shell Galloway and Mark Boone, Jr. Set in San Quentin, the film ...

'' as Ernie * 2000 ''

Before Night Falls ''Before Night Falls'' ( es, Antes que anochezca: autobiografía) is the 1992 autobiography of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas, describing his early life in Cuba, his time in prison, and his escape to the United States in the Mariel Boatlift of 1 ...

'' as Jose Abreu * 2001 ''

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'' as Navarro * 2002 ''

'' as Jimmy * 2002 '' Hard Cash'' as Nikita * 2003 ''

Hollywood Homicide ''Hollywood Homicide'' is a 2003 American action comedy film starring Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett, with an ensemble supporting cast including Lena Olin, Bruce Greenwood, Isaiah Washington, Lolita Davidovich, Keith David, Gladys Knight, Mast ...

'' as Correction Officer Rodriguez * 2004 '' The Aviator'' as Jorge * 2005 ''

'' as Renny * 2005 ''

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang ''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'' is a 2005 American neo-noir black comedy mystery thriller film written and directed by Shane Black (in his directorial debut), and starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, and Corbin Bernsen. The scrip ...

'' as Aurelio * 2005 ''

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'' (TV series) as Antonio Morales * 2005 ''

Lords of Dogtown ''Lords of Dogtown'' is a 2005 American biographical drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Stacy Peralta. The film follows a group of young skateboarders in Santa Monica, California during the 70s. This is the first (and so ...

'' as Chino * 2006 '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'' as Case Worker * 2006 ''

El Cantante ''El Cantante'' is a 2006 biographical film which stars singers Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. The film is based on the life of the late salsa singer Héctor Lavoe, who is portrayed by Anthony. The film is told from the viewpoint of Puchi, ...

'' as Ralph * 2006 ''

'' (TV series) as Antonio Riaz * 2006 ''

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'' as Jose * 2006 ''TV: The Movie'' as Jose Carlos, Drug Lord * 2007 '' Gardener of Eden'' as Pavon * 2007 ''

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'' (TV series) as Gino Aquino * 2008 ''

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'' as Fence * 2008 ''

The Longshots ''The Longshots'' is a 2008 American comedy-drama sports film directed by Fred Durst, based on the real life events of Jasmine Plummer, the first girl to participate in the Pop Warner football tournament with the Harvey Colts lead by Head Coach R ...

'' as Pop Warner Official #1 * 2008 ''

Lakeview Terrace ''Lakeview Terrace'' is a 2008 American crime thriller film directed by Neil LaBute, written by David Loughery and Howard Korder, co-produced by James Lassiter and Will Smith, and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington. ...

'' as Second Officer * 2009 ''

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'' (TV series) as Al Santiago * 2010 ''

Unthinkable ''Unthinkable'' is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Sheen and Carrie-Anne Moss. It was released direct-to-video on June 14, 2010. The film is noteworthy for the controversy it genera ...

'' as Agent Leandro * 2010 ''

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'' as Henry * 2011 ''

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'' (TV series) as Detective Molina * 2011 '' Gun Hill Road'' as Hector * 2012 ''

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'' as Construction Worker * 2013 ''

Runner Runner ''Runner Runner'' is a 2013 American crime thriller film directed by Brad Furman, written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien and starring Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck, Gemma Arterton and Anthony Mackie. The film was released in the United S ...

'' as Sergeant Barrancas * 2014 ''

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'' as Painter * 2015 ''

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'' as Felipe Riva * 2019 ''

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'' as Land Pirate

References

External links

* 1974 births American male film actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from New York City 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors {{US-screen-actor-1970s-stub