Viggo Mortensen - Actor Profile

Viggo Mortensen

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 20, 1958
Birth Place: Watertown, New York, USA

About 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.

Viggo Mortensen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Viggo Mortensen reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Viggo Mortensen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Viggo Mortensen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Christopher Lee: Gentleman of Horror, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Viggo Mortensen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Viggo Mortensen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Viggo Mortensen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Dead Don't Hurt Holger Olsen Hit Similar →
2024 Eureka Murphy Average Similar →
2022 Thirteen Lives Rick Stanton Super Hit Similar →
2022 Crimes of the Future Saul Tenser Average Similar →
2020 Falling John (50 Yrs) Average Similar →
2018 Green Book Tony Lip Super Hit Similar →
2016 Captain Fantastic Ben Cash Super Hit Similar →
2015 Far from Men Daru Hit Similar →
2014 Jauja Gunnar Dinesen Hit Similar →
2014 The Two Faces of January Chester MacFarland Average Similar →
2011 A Dangerous Method Sigmund Freud Average Similar →
2010 Christopher Lee: Gentleman of Horror Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 The People Speak Self Hit Similar →
2009 The Road Father Hit Similar →
2009 Reclaiming the Blade Self Average Similar →
2009 El destino del Lukong Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Good Halder Average Similar →
2008 Appaloosa Everett Hitch Hit Similar →
2007 Eastern Promises Nikolai Luzhin Hit Similar →
2006 Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer Diego Alatriste Average Similar →
2006 Too Commercial for Cannes Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 A History of Violence Tom Stall / Joey Cusack Hit Similar →
2005 Ringers: Lord of the Fans Self Average Similar →
2004 A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' Self Average Similar →
2004 The Making of 'The Return of the King' Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Hidalgo Frank Hopkins Hit Similar →
2003 The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision Self Average Similar →
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Aragorn Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Making of 'The Two Towers' - Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Aragorn Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Aragorn Super Hit Similar →
2001 Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 28 Days Eddie Boone Average Similar →
2000 Psycho Path Self - Actor / Sam Loomis Hit Similar →
1999 A Walk on the Moon Walker Jerome Average Similar →
1998 A Perfect Murder David Shaw Hit Similar →
1997 G.I. Jane Master Chief John James Urgayle Hit Similar →
1997 Albino Alligator Guy Foucard Average Similar →
1996 Daylight Roy Nord Average Similar →
1996 The Portrait of a Lady Caspar Goodwood Average Similar →
1995 The Prophecy Lucifer Hit Similar →
1995 Crimson Tide Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince Hit Similar →
1993 Carlito's Way Lalin Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Indian Runner Frank Roberts Hit Similar →
1990 The Reflecting Skin Cameron Dove Hit Similar →
1990 Young Guns II John W. Poe Hit Similar →
1988 Let's Get Lost Self Hit Similar →
1987 Prison Burke / Forsythe Electrocution Average Similar →
1987 Salvation! Jerome Stample Average Similar →
1985 Witness Moses Hochleitner Hit Similar →

Viggo Mortensen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Viggo Mortensen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Viggo Mortensen is "Christopher Lee: Gentleman of Horror" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Viggo Mortensen acted in?

Viggo Mortensen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Viggo Mortensen?

Other notable films include "El destino del Lukong", "The Making of 'The Two Towers'", and "The Making of 'The Return of the King'".

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