Viggo Mortensen - Biography, Height & Life Story | Super Stars Bio

Nickname	Vig Guido Cuervo
Gender	Male
Age	67 years old (in 2026)
Date of Birth	October 20, 1958
Real Name	Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr
Profession	Actor, Author, Musician, Photographer, Poet, Painter
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Manhattan New York United States
Zodiac Sign	Libra

Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	40-15-32 Inches
Bodytype	Slim
Height	5 feet 10 inches (1.8 m)
Weight	75 kg (165 lbs)
Hair Color	Light brown
Eye Color	‎Blue
Hobbies	while still a child.

Theatrical actor, author, musician, photographer, poet, and painter Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. is famous for his admiring acting prowess. The actor is known for his remarkable performances. He was born in Aurora, Colorado, on December 3, 1928.

He was born to Danish and an American mother. The actor is lived in Argentina during his childhood. The actor is a winner of the Screen Actors Guild Hall of Fame in 1995.

Career

The actor Viggo Mortensen made a debut film named ‘Witness’ in which he played a small role. It was directed by Harrison Ford in 1985.

Among others, Mortensen is known for his work in most acclaimed films including ‘The Indian Runner’ (1991),’ Way’ (1993), directed by Carlito, ‘Crimson Tide’ (1995), Daylight (1996), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), G.I. Jane (1997),  and many others.

The actor Viggo Mortensen starred in the films, ‘Psycho’ (1998), ‘A Perfect Murder’ (1998), ‘A Walk on the Moon’ (1999), and 28 Days (2000). In the movies, he gave amazing performances for which he got acclaimed.

The award-winning actor has established his extensive career in multiple professions. And this is so impressive as many emerging stars are idealizing him.

Achievements

Among various achievements, the actor, Viggo Mortensen earned a nomination for four Golden Globe Awards, three Academy Awards, and three BAFTAs.

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Viggo Mortensen Education

School: Watertown High school

Viggo Mortensen Career

Profession: Actor, Author, Musician, Photographer, Poet, Painter

Known For: Brave warrior Aragorn

Net Worth: USD $30 million Approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Viggo Peter Mortensen

Mother: Grace Gamble Atkinson

Brother: Viggo Mortensen, Charles Mortensen

Marital Status: Married

Married: Exene Cervenka (m. 1987–1997)

No. of Children: 1

Son: Henry Blake Mortensen.

Past Relationships:

Ariadna Gil (2009–)

FAQs

Who is Viggo Mortensen?

Viggo Mortensen is an American actor, author, musician, photographer, poet, painter, born on 20 October, 1958 in Manhattan New York United States.

How old is Viggo Mortensen?

Viggo Mortensen is 0 years old as of February 2026.

How tall is Viggo Mortensen?

Viggo Mortensen is 5 feet 10 inches (1.8 m).