Victor Rasuk
A New York actor who burst from indie film authenticity to become a reliable and grounded presence in major studio projects.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American actor·Birthday: January 15·Millennials
Biography
Victor Rasuk emerged from the vibrant, gritty indie film scene of early 2000s New York, bringing an unvarnished authenticity that felt plucked straight from the city's streets. His breakthrough role in the charmingly raw "Raising Victor Vargas" announced a compelling new talent who could carry a film with natural ease. He deftly avoided being pigeonholed, moving from intimate dramas to big-budget action in the "Fast & Furious" franchise and exploring television with a lead role in the CBS series "How to Make It in America." Rasuk's career is defined by this versatility—he possesses the everyman quality that makes him believable as a struggling dreamer, a savvy salesman, or a tech whiz, always grounding his characters in a relatable core of humanity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Victor was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Victor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Victor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained critical acclaim for his starring role as the titular teen in the 2002 indie hit "Raising Victor Vargas."
- Played a recurring role as the tech expert Chris Perez on the CBS crime drama "NCIS: Los Angeles" for several seasons.
- Starred as one of the leads in the HBO series "How to Make It in America," capturing the entrepreneurial spirit of New York.
Did You Know?
He is of Dominican descent and grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.
His younger brother, Silvestre Rasuk, is also an actor, and they have appeared in films together.
He worked as a background actor on "Sesame Street" as a child.
“I look for the truth in a scene, even when it's uncomfortable.”
