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Viggo Mortensen Movies, Cast & Biography
Viggo Peter Mortensen, Jr. (born October 20, 1958) is an American actor, writer, director, producer, musician, and multimedia artist. Born and raised in the state of New York to a Danish father and American mother, he also lived in Argentina during his…
- Born
- 20 October 1958
- Birthplace
- Watertown, New York, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 3 films
Biography
Who is Viggo Mortensen?
Viggo Peter Mortensen, Jr. (born October 20, 1958) is an American actor, writer, director, producer, musician, and multimedia artist. Born and raised in the state of New York to a Danish father and American mother, he also lived in Argentina during his childhood. He is the recipient of various accolades including a Screen Actors Guild Award and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Viggo was born in which country?
Watertown, New York, USA.
What is Viggo Mortensen best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 3 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Viggo Mortensen films can I read about here?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002).