Viggo Mortensen
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Summary
Viggo Mortensen is a human[1]. He was born in Watertown[2]. He was born on October 20, 1958[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], photographer[5], poet[6], writer[7], and singer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 71 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Watertown[2].
- Viggo Mortensen was born on October 20, 1958[3].
- Viggo Mortensen's father was Viggo Peter Mortensen[10].
- Viggo Mortensen's mother was Grace Gamble Atkinson[11].
- A child of Viggo Mortensen was Henry Mortensen[12].
- Viggo Mortensen held citizenship in United States[13].
- Viggo Mortensen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
- English was Viggo Mortensen's native language[15].
- Spanish was Viggo Mortensen's native language[16].
- Viggo Mortensen's professions included film actor[4].
- Viggo Mortensen worked as a photographer[5].
- Viggo Mortensen worked as a poet[6].
- Viggo Mortensen's professions included writer[7].
- Viggo Mortensen worked as a singer[8].
- Viggo Mortensen's professions included composer[17].
- Viggo Mortensen was educated at St. Lawrence University[18].
- Viggo Mortensen's education included a stint at Watertown High School[19].
- A notable work attributed to Viggo Mortensen is Far from Men[20].
- A notable work attributed to Viggo Mortensen is Captain Fantastic[21].
- A notable work attributed to Viggo Mortensen is Green Book[22].
- A notable work attributed to Viggo Mortensen is The Lord of the Rings[23].
- A notable work attributed to Viggo Mortensen is Thirteen Lives[24].
- Viggo Mortensen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25].
- Viggo Mortensen received the Bodil Honorary Award[26].
- Viggo Mortensen received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[27].
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Origins and Family
Viggo Mortensen's place of birth was Watertown[2]. He was born on October 20, 1958[3]. His father was Viggo Peter Mortensen[10]. His mother was Grace Gamble Atkinson[11]. Native languages include English[15] and Spanish[16].
Education
Educated at St. Lawrence University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1856[30], headquartered in Canton[31] and Watertown High School[19], a high school[32], in United States[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[4], photographer[5], poet[6], writer[7], singer[8], and composer[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Far from Men[20], a film[34], directed by David Oelhoffen[35]; Captain Fantastic[21], a film[36], directed by Matt Ross[37]; Green Book[22], a film[38], directed by Peter Farrelly[39]; The Lord of the Rings[23], a film trilogy[40], directed by Peter Jackson[41]; and Thirteen Lives[24], a film[42], directed by Ron Howard[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[44], in Denmark[45]; Bodil Honorary Award[26], a class of award[46], in Denmark[47]; Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[27], a class of award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1995[50]; Satellite Awards[51], a group of awards[52], in United States[53], founded in 1997[54]; Donostia Award[55], a film award[56], in Spain[57], founded in 1986[58]; and Golden Boot Awards[59], a group of awards[60], in United States[61], founded in 1983[62].
Personal Life
A child of Viggo Mortensen was Henry Mortensen[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[63].
Why It Matters
Viggo Mortensen has Wikipedia articles in 71 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Viggo Mortensen born?
Viggo Mortensen was born in Watertown[2].
Who were Viggo Mortensen's parents?
Viggo Mortensen's father was Viggo Peter Mortensen[10]. Viggo Mortensen's mother was Grace Gamble Atkinson[11].
What did Viggo Mortensen do for work?
Viggo Mortensen worked as film actor[4], photographer[5], poet[6], writer[7], and singer[8].
Where did Viggo Mortensen go to school?
Viggo Mortensen was educated at St. Lawrence University[18] and Watertown High School[19].
What awards did Viggo Mortensen receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], Bodil Honorary Award[26], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[27], and Satellite Awards[51].