Viggo Mortensen Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Parents, Siblings, Career, Movies, Songs, Awards, Wikipedia, Pictures

Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. is a multi-talented American actor, artist, musician, and filmmaker. He has received numerous nominations and awards for his exceptional performances, including three Academy Awards for Best Actor, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award.

Mortensen is known for his versatility and dedication to his craft, making him a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr.
• Stage Name: Viggo Mortensen
• Born: October 20, 1958
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor, artist, musician, and filmmaker
• Height: 1.8 m
• Parent: Grace Gamble Atkinson and Viggo Peter Mortensen Sr.
• Siblings: 2, Walter Mortensen and Charles Mortensen
• Spouse: Exene Cervenka (m. 1987–1997), Ariadna Gil (2009–)
• Children: 1, Henry Mortensen
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $40 million

Early Life And Education

Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. was born on October 20, 1958, in New York City, U.S. to parents Grace Gamble Atkinson and Viggo Peter Mortensen Sr. He was raised with his siblings Walter Mortensen and Charles Mortensen. Mortensen attended primary school and became fluent in Spanish.

He then attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he graduated in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish studies and politics.

Career

Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. is a versatile and accomplished actor who has made a name for himself in the film industry.

Born in New York and raised in Argentina and Denmark, Mortensen’s early career was marked by small roles in films such as Witness (1985) and supporting roles in notable 1990s films like Carlito’s Way and Crimson Tide.

However, it was his portrayal of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) that catapulted him to international fame and recognition.

Since then, Mortensen has received critical acclaim for his collaborations with director David Cronenberg, earning an Academy Award nomination for his role in Eastern Promises (2007). He has also been nominated for two more Academy Awards for his leading roles in Captain Fantastic (2016) and Green Book (2018).

With his diverse range of roles and impressive acting talent, Mortensen continues to be a highly respected and acclaimed actor in the industry.

Aside from his successful acting career, Viggo Mortensen has also made a name for himself in the art world. He is a talented artist, musician, and filmmaker, with various published books of poetry and photography, as well as exhibitions of his artwork.

In addition, he co-founded the independent publishing company Perceval Press, showcasing his diverse talents and passions. Mortensen truly embodies the idea of being a multi-talented and versatile artist.

Awards and Nominations

• Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Actor three times for his roles in Eastern Promises (2007), Captain Fantastic (2016), and Green Book (2018).
• BAFTA Awards: Received three nominations for Best Leading Actor.
• Golden Globe Awards: Four nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture.
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Captain Fantastic (2016) and Green Book (2018), and won Outstanding Cast Performance for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @viggo.mortensen.fanpage
• Facebook handle: Viggo Mortensen’s Art
• Twitter handle: @ViggoArt

Personal Life

Viggo Mortensen is an American actor, poet, musician, photographer, and painter. He has been married twice. His first marriage was to Exene Cervenka, the lead singer of the punk rock band X, from 1987 to 1997.

They have a son together named Henry Mortensen, born in 1988, who has also acted alongside his father in a film.

Mortensen is currently in a relationship with Spanish actress Ariadna Gil, and the couple has been living together in Spain since 2009.

Discography/Filmography

Filmography

• The Indian Runner (1991)
• Carlito’s Way (1993)
• Crimson Tide (1995)
• Daylight (1996)
• The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
• G.I. Jane (1997)
• A Perfect Murder (1998)
• A Walk on the Moon (1999)
• 28 Days (2000)
• The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) as Aragorn
• Hidalgo (2004)
• A History of Violence (2005)
• Eastern Promises (2007) – Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
• The Road (2009)
• Captain Fantastic (2016) – Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
• Green Book (2018) – Academy Award nomination for Best Actor

Discography

• Don’t Tell Me What to Do (1994)
• One Less Thing to Worry About (1997)
• Recent Forgeries (1998)
• The Other Parade (1999)
• Pandemoniumfromamerica (2003)
• Live at Beyond Baroque II (2004)
• Canciones de Invierno (2010)
• Acá (2015)
• Under the Weather (2015)
• Seventeen Odd Songs (2016)

Net Worth

Viggo Mortensen is known for his work as an actor, poet, musician, author, photographer, and painter.

With his various talents, he has built a successful career and accumulated a net worth of $40 million. His artistic abilities have made him a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry.