Viggo Peter Mortensen, Jr. (October 20, 1958) is a Danish-American actor, poet, musician, photographer and painter from New York City. He is perhaps most notable for his role as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. He played Lieutenant Peter Ince, the USS Alabama Weapons Officer ("WEPS"), in Crimson Tide.
Filmography
As an actor
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - as Aragorn
Part of soundtrack
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001; performer: "The Song of Beren and Luthien" - uncredited)
Oscar Nominations
- 2007 - Eastern Promises - Nominated for Best Actor