Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen is an acclaimed actor known for his versatility and depth in roles. He gained fame for his performances in films like 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'A History of Violence', and 'Eastern Promises'. Mortensen is celebrated for his intense character portrayals and... Read More
Known for
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The final showdown between the good and evil forces fighting for Middle Earth. Gandalf prepares for the battle, while Frodo and Sam march towards...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
I Love BoostersA group of shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing from her stores and reselling them at... |
Documentary Narrator - Heine Schlumpf (voice) | |
| 2024 |
The Dead Don't HurtIn the 1860s, fiercely independent French-Canadian Vivienne Le Coudy embarks on a journey with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen, attempting to... |
Holger Olsen | |
| 2024 |
EurekaA cowboy arrives in a town in search of his daughter, a native policewoman arrests various offenders in a snowy... |
Murphy | |
| 2023 | Self - Guest | ||
| 2023 | Self | ||
| 2022 |
Thirteen LivesBased on the true nail-biting mission that captivated the world. Twelve boys and the coach of a Thai soccer team... |
Rick Stanton | |
| 2022 |
Crimes of the FutureWith his partner Caprice, celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. An... |
Saul Tenser | |
| 2020 |
FallingJohn Peterson lives with his partner Eric and their adopted daughter in Southern California. When he is visited by his... |
John (50 Yrs) | |
| 2020 |
Reunited ApartJosh Gad reunites the cast and crews of various classic movies, and discusses the the films in hilarious yet heartfelt... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2018 |
Green BookTony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South... |
Tony Lip | |
| 2016 |
The Revolution TelevisedCapturing the birth of the political revolution that arose from the ashes of democracy, in the wake of the controversy... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2016 |
Captain FantasticDeep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical... |
Ben Cash | |
| 2015 |
Angels & Atom BombsThe Making of the Reflecting Skin |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Far from MenA French teacher in a small Algerian village during the Algerian War forms an unexpected bond with a dissident who... |
Daru | |
| 2014 |
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsPBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
JaujaA father and daughter journey from Denmark to an unknown desert that exists in a realm beyond the confines of... |
Gunnar Dinesen | |
| 2014 |
The Two Faces of January1962. A con artist, his wife, and a dangerous stranger are caught up in the murder of a private detective... |
Chester MacFarland | |
| 2014 |
CosmosFamed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with... |
Nikolai Vavilov (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Starring Sigmund FreudStarring Sigmund Freud is a video memento for Sigmund Freud's little-known film career. Based on an essay John Menick published... |
Unknown character | |
| 2012 |
Everybody Has a PlanPedro, a humble beekeeper who lives in the mysterious Argentinian region of the Delta del Tigre, travels to Buenos Aires... |
Agustín / Pedro | |
| 2012 |
On the RoadSal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a... |
Old Bull Lee / William S. Burroughs | |
| 2011 |
A Dangerous MethodSeduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein... |
Sigmund Freud | |
| 2010 |
Christopher Lee: Gentleman of HorrorA documentary directed by Oliver Schwehm. |
Self | |
| 2009 |
The People SpeakA look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's "A People's History of... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
The RoadA father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on... |
Father | |
| 2009 |
Reclaiming the BladeThe Medieval and Renaissance blade, a profound and beautiful object handcrafted by master artisans of old. An object of great... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Lukong's DestinyTwo jerks. Two mobs. A destiny. The story will focus on a building manager (José) and a neighbor (Juan), who... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
GoodWhen John Halder's latest novel is enlisted by powerful political figures in the Nazi party to push their agenda, his... |
Halder | |
| 2008 |
AppaloosaTwo friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job... |
Everett Hitch | |
| 2007 |
Eastern PromisesA Russian teenager living in London dies during childbirth but leaves clues in her diary that could tie her child... |
Nikolai Luzhin | |
| 2007 |
Slacker UprisingMichael Moore visits colleges in swing states during the 2004 election with a goal to encourage 18–29 year olds to... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Captain Alatriste: The Spanish MusketeerIn 17th century Spain, Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes... |
Diego Alatriste | |
| 2006 |
Too Commercial for CannesA day in a life tour diary with David Cronenberg, as he brings his film "A History of Violence" to... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
A History of ViolenceAn average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner. |
Tom Stall / Joey Cusack | |
| 2005 |
Ringers: Lord of the Fans'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'A documentary about the making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'. |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Making of 'The Return of the King'A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2003's "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Created by... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
HidalgoSet in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his... |
Frank Hopkins | |
| 2003 |
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's VisionMaking of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingAs armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light... |
Aragorn | |
| 2003 |
J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-EarthPeter Jackson, Jude Fisher, Philippa Boyens, a few Tolkien experts (such as Tom Shippey), and others tell the narrative of... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
The Making of 'The Two Towers'A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2002's "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." Created by filmmaker Costa... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Real Time with Bill MaherEach week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
The Saw Is Family: Making 'Leatherface'Documentary about the making of "Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III" featuring interviews with director Jeff Burr, screnwriter David J. Schow,... |
Self (archive) | |
| 2002 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersFrodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on... |
Aragorn | |
| 2002 |
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earthDocumentary directed about the scene rehearsals, set locations, and camera logistics in the production of the Peter Jackson's 2002 film... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..Behind-the-scenes documentary of the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume DesignThis documentary introduces Wētā Workshop (and its design crew of sculptors and set-designers), renowned artists Alan Lee and John Howe... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to ScriptRecounting of the long process of adapting the text of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring for film, a... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
J.R.R. Tolkien - Creator of Middle-earthA behind-the-scenes documentary from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring that traces J.R.R. Tolkien's early life,... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the CastThe nine cast members of the Fellowship, other actors, and director Jackson tell of one another, and of their initial... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Sucré saléPatrice Bélanger and his team are here to give Quebecers a little boost to their lives with this show where... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingYoung hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to... |
Aragorn | |
| 2001 |
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work. |
Self | |
| 2001 | Self | ||
| 2000 |
28 DaysAfter getting into a car accident while drunk on the day of her sister's wedding, Gwen Cummings is given a... |
Eddie Boone | |
| 1999 |
The Early ShowThe Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York City from 1999... |
Self | |
| 1999 |
Psycho PathDocumentary on the making of Gus Van Sant's "Psycho." Featured at the Berlin Film Festival, 2000. |
Self - Actor / Sam Loomis | |
| 1999 |
A Walk on the MoonThe world of a young housewife is turned upside down when she has an affair with a free-spirited blouse salesman. |
Walker Jerome | |
| 1998 |
PsychoA young female embezzler arrives at the Bates Motel, which has terrible secrets of its own. |
Samuel 'Sam' Loomis | |
| 1998 |
A Perfect MurderMillionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of... |
David Shaw | |
| 1997 |
My Brother's GunBased on the powerful novel by Ray Loriga. A young man and a young girl's lives are united under dramatic... |
Juanito | |
| 1997 |
G.I. JaneIn response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven, the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the... |
Master Chief John James Urgayle | |
| 1997 | Self | ||
| 1997 |
Albino AlligatorWhile escaping from a foiled robbery attempt, three thieves find themselves surrounded by police at a New Orleans bar--only they're... |
Guy Foucard | |
| 1997 |
Vanishing PointWhen his wife goes into a troubled labor while he is on the road over 1200 miles away James Kowalski,... |
Jimmy Kowalski | |
| 1996 |
DaylightA group of armed robbers fleeing the police head for the New Jersey Tunnel and run right into trucks transporting... |
Roy Nord | |
| 1996 |
The Portrait of a LadyMs. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into... |
Caspar Goodwood | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1995 |
The ProphecyThe angel Gabriel comes to Earth to collect a soul which will end the stalemated war in Heaven. However, it... |
Lucifer | |
| 1995 |
Crimson TideAfter the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank... |
Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince | |
| 1995 |
The Passion of Darkly NoonDesire torments a former cultist taking refuge at the home of a scantily clad woman whose husband is away. |
Clay | |
| 1995 |
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'This documentary provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this high-tension thriller about the decisions faced by... |
Self | |
| 1995 |
GimletJulia runs a trendy bar in Barcelona. She treats men with caution, believing one can love too much and invite... |
Gimlet | |
| 1994 |
FlounderingJohn Boyz lives close to where they film "Baywatch", but you'd never know it. His life is full of bizarre... |
Homeless Man | |
| 1994 |
The CrewStill depressed over the suicide of his mother, Bill has no idea that he's in for a wild ride when... |
Phillip | |
| 1994 |
Gospel According to HarryKaren and Wes's marriage is crumbling apart - like a sandcastle. Karen can't even make love to her husband any... |
Wes | |
| 1993 |
American YakuzaWhen Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse... |
Nick Davis / David Brandt | |
| 1993 |
Carlito's WayFree after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the... |
Lalin | |
| 1993 |
The Young AmericansExperienced New York Police Detective John Harris is sent to London to help a local task force investigate a series... |
Carl Frazer | |
| 1993 |
Boiling PointRed is an aging scam-artist who's just been released from prison together with Ronnie, a young and not-so-bright hoodlum who... |
Ronnie | |
| 1992 |
Ruby CairoBaseball cards and a food-aid worker help a woman follow her shady husband's money trail around the world. |
Johnny Faro | |
| 1992 | Self | ||
| 1991 |
The Indian RunnerTwo brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently... |
Frank Roberts | |
| 1990 |
The Reflecting SkinIn 1950s rural Idaho, a young boy watches helplessly as his friends and brother fall under the spell of a... |
Cameron Dove | |
| 1990 |
Young Guns IIThree of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return... |
John W. Poe | |
| 1990 |
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre IIITwo college students driving coast to coast are lured off the main highway and onto a deserted Texas road were... |
Tex | |
| 1989 |
TripwireA band of ruthless international terrorists led by Josef Szabo hijack a speeding railroad train loaded with a full arsenal... |
Hans | |
| 1988 |
Fresh HorsesA Cincinnati college student breaks off his engagement to his wealthy fiancée after he falls in love with a backwoods... |
Green | |
| 1988 |
Let's Get LostDocumentary about jazz great Chet Baker that intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool,... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
PrisonAfter Charles Forsyth was sent to the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit, he forever haunts the prison... |
Burke / Forsythe Electrocution | |
| 1987 |
Salvation!A troubled young woman hooks up with a money-crazed televangelist and becomes a rich, heavy-metal Christian rock star. |
Jerome Stample | |
| 1985 |
High School Narc22-year-old police officer poses as a student to find the identity of a drug supplier at an inner-city high school. |
Tim | |
| 1985 |
WitnessWhile protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge... |
Moses Hochleitner | |
| 1985 |
Screen TwoSeries of single made-for-television dramas. |
Cameron Dove | |
| 1984 |
Miami ViceThe story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on... |
Detective Eddie Trumbull | |
| 1953 |
The OscarsAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Porto RicoThe life of Puerto Rican revolutionary José Maldonado Román, known as Águila Blanca, on the island in the late 19th... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Two WolvesFollow helicopter pilot Hugh Thompson who turned against his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War to halt the My Lai... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
EmbersOnce inseparable friends, Henrik and Konrad reconnect decades after Konrad’s mysterious disappearance and uncovers over the course of one evening... |
Konrad |
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Viggo Mortensen is best known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'A History of Violence', and 'Eastern Promises'. These films showcased his range and earned him critical acclaim.
Viggo Mortensen has received numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations for 'Eastern Promises' and 'Captain Fantastic'. He won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Far from Men'.
Viggo Mortensen's film debut was in the 1985 film 'Witness', where he played the role of a thug. This film marked the beginning of his successful acting career.
Viggo Mortensen has one son, Henry Mortensen, who was born in 1988. He has often spoken about the importance of fatherhood in his life.
Viggo Mortensen's estimated net worth is around $40 million, primarily from his successful acting career, as well as his work as an artist and author.
In addition to his Oscar nominations, Viggo Mortensen has won several awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.
Yes, Viggo Mortensen is an accomplished painter, photographer, and poet. He often incorporates his artistic talents into his film projects and exhibitions.
Viggo Mortensen is known for his work in drama and action films, often choosing projects that challenge him and explore complex themes and characters.