Victor Argo, born Victor Jimenez (New York, November 5, 1934 – New York, April 7, 2004), was an American actor of Puerto Rican descent, known for his prolific career as a character actor. His artistic path is closely linked to key directors of the New Hollywood era and independent cinema. He frequently collaborated with Martin Scorsese on iconic films such as *Mean Streets* (1973) and *Taxi Driver* (1976), and formed a significant partnership with Abel Ferrara, for whom he acted in cult works like *King of New York* (1990) and *Bad Lieutenant* (1992). With his distinctive face and intense screen presence, Argo often portrayed policemen, criminals, and urban figures, becoming a familiar face in American cinema for over three decades. His extensive filmography includes over one hundred appearances, among them *The Last Temptation of Christ* (1988) and *Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai* (1999). Although he did not receive any major awards, his contribution to cinema was formally recognized in 2001 with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival.