Viggo Mortensen
Acting

Viggo Mortensen

Born 20 October 1958 · Watertown, New York, USA
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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.

Known for

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Green Book
Captain Fantastic
The Road
A History of Violence
Eastern Promises
Carlito's Way
A Dangerous Method
Crimson Tide
Witness
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