Viggo Mortensen Picture
STARmeter
Top 5000
Down 20 this week

Viggo Mortensen

Since his screen debut as a young Amish Farmer in Peter Weir's Witness (1985), Viggo Mortensen's career has been marked by a steady string of well-rounded performances. Mortensen was born in New York City, to Grace Gamble (Atkinson) and Viggo Peter Mortensen, Sr. His father was Danish, his mother was American, and his maternal grandfather was ... See full bio »
407 photos | 19 videos | 4265 news articles »

Quick Links

Explore More
Show Less

"No Small Parts" IMDb Exclusive: Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis is perhaps best known for his iconic CGI performances in franchises like The Lord of the Rings and, more recently, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. What other roles has he played over the years?

Watch the video

Related News

All the Throwback Set Photos You Need to See, From 10 Things I Hate About You to Legally Blonde
| PEOPLE.com
Carolyn Cronenberg, Film Editor and David Cronenberg’s Wife, Dies at 66
| Indiewire
Warner Bros., Tolkien Estate Settle Massive ‘Lord of the Rings’ Lawsuit
| Variety - Film News
See all 4265 related articles »

Around The Web

 | 

Powered by ZergNet

Projects In Development

Green Book
The Last Voyage of Demeter
The Horsecatcher
Details only on IMDbPro »
Create a list »

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

hot actors
a list of 40 people
created 03 Feb 2012
 
A/A
a list of 21 people
created 23 Feb 2012
 
My Cast to Marvel Heroes
a list of 45 images
created 01 Jul 2012
 
Spider-Man Villains Fancast
a list of 24 people
created 17 May 2013
 
... to die for
a list of 41 people
created 25 Feb 2015
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Connect with IMDb

How Much Have You Seen?

How much of Viggo Mortensen's work have you seen?

User Polls

See more polls »
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 32 wins & 91 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Show Show all  | 
 |  Edit

Filmography

Hide Hide Show Show Actor (57 credits)
 2016 The Revolution Televised (TV Mini-Series documentary)
Narrator
 2014 Jauja
Gunnar Dinesen
 2012 Todos tenemos un plan
Agustín / Pedro
 2009/I The Road
Man
 2008 Good
Halder
 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Video Game)
Aragorn (voice)
 1997 La pistola de mi hermano
Juanito
 1997 Vanishing Point (TV Movie)
Jimmy Kowalski
 1995 Gimlet
Hombre (Man)
 1995 Black Velvet Pantsuit
Worthless Junkie
 1994 The Crew
Phillip
 1994 Floundering
Homeless Man
 1993 American Yakuza
Nick Davis / David Brandt
 1993 The Young Americans
Carl Frazer
 1992 Ruby Cairo
Johnny Faro
 1991 The Indian Runner
Frank Roberts
 1990 Once in a Blue Moon (TV Short)
 1990 The Reflecting Skin
Cameron Dove
 1989 Tripwire
Hans
 1987 Prison
Burke / Forsythe Electrocution
 1987 Miami Vice (TV Series)
Detective Eddie Trumbull
- Red Tape (1987) ... Detective Eddie Trumbull
 1985 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series)
Tim
- High School Narc (1985) ... Tim
 1984 George Washington (TV Mini-Series)
Lieutenant at LeBoeuf
 1951 Search for Tomorrow (TV Series)
Bragg (1985)
Show Show Soundtrack (3 credits)
Show Show Producer (3 credits)
Show Show Composer (1 credit)
Show Show Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Show Show Thanks (7 credits)
Show Show Self (143 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (22 credits)

Related Videos

See all 19 videos »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Play: "Purgatorio", by Ariel Dorfman. Dir. Josep Maria Mestres. Teatro Español, Madrid. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Portrayal | 16 Interviews | 16 Articles | 5 Pictorials | 9 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Height:

5' 11" (1.8 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Some people will say, 'Ahhh, he's over the top, it's gratuitous,' [but] I disagree completely. He's one of the most responsible filmmakers today as far as showing violence - which there's very little of compared to other movies. It just stays with you because he shows very little of it. It just stays with you and he's very direct about it. He shows you what happens, and what the consequences are ... See more »

Trivia:

Worked as a truck driver while living in Denmark See more »

Trademark:

Quiet, methodical style of speaking. See more »

Nickname:

Vig See more »

Star Sign:

Libra
Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

Contribute to This Page

Add resume

IMDb's Comic-Con 2017 Guide

Check out IMDb's 2017 Comic-Con Guide for the latest celebrity interviews, event coverage, cosplay photos, and more.

Browse Our Guide to Comic-Con