Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. is a Danish-American producer, director, musician, painter, and photographer.
This article will teach you more about Viggo Mortensen’s wiki, bio, net worth, career, body measurements, and more.
Viggo Mortensen’s Early life and family background
Viggo Mortensen was born in New York on October 20, 1958. His birth name is Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr.
Viggo has two siblings named Walter Mortensen and Charles Mortensen. When he was 11 years old, his parents divorced, and he spent the rest of his childhood with his mother. Mortensen attended Watertown High School.

Quick wiki/bio
Full Name | Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr |
Nickname | Viggo Mortensen |
Gender | Male |
Age | 65 years old as of 2023 |
Date of Birth | October 20, 1958 |
Place of Birth | New York City |
Nationality | Danish American |
Zodiac Sign | Unknown |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
High School | Watertown High School |
University | St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York |
Credentials | Spanish studies and politics |
Viggo Mortensen’s Career
Viggo is an iconic actor best known for his roles in movies like Lord of the Rings, Eastern Promises, Captain Fantasy, and Green Book.
He is a versatile and accomplished actor who has starred in various genres and styles of movies.
Aside from acting, Mortensen is a musician, producer, poet, and photographer.
Net worth
He makes money from music, film directing, and production, but his primary source of income is acting. Mortensen owns a publishing company called Perceval Press. Viggo’s net worth 2023 is estimated to be $40 million.
Net Worth | $40 million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Wealth | Acting, music, and film directing |
Profession | Actor, musician, poet, director, producer, photographer and painter |
Viggo Mortensen’s Personal life
Mortensen has both American and Danish citizenship.
On July 8, 1987, he married the actress and singer Exene Cervenka. They have a son, Henry Blake, born on January 28, 1988. In 1992, they stopped living together, and in 1997, they got a divorce. Viggo has been dating the Spanish actress Ariadna Gil since 2009.
He likes sports, and Diego Maradona and Héctor Bambino Veira are his favorite players.
Viggo is about 180 cm tall and weighs about 81 kg. His body measurements are 40-32-38 inches. He has light brown hair and green eyes
Marital status | Divorced |
Relationship Status | In a relationship |
Parents | Viggo Peter Mortensen Grace Gamble-Atkinson |
Partner | Exene Cervenka (M. 1987–1997), Ariadna Gil (2009 – Present) |
Siblings | Unknown |
Tattoos | Unknown |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180cm) |
Weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
Hair Color | Light brown |
Eye Color | Green |
Hobbies and Interests | playing sports and spending time outdoors |

Social media presence
The fans of Mortensen have dedicated some pages to him. He does not have an active social media account
Connect with him with the following usernames:
@ViggoArt | |
@viggo.mortensen.fanpage | |
Viggo Mortensen |
FAQs
These are some commonly asked questions about the actor.
How old is Viggo Mortensen?
He is 65 years old as of 2023.
What is Viggo Mortensen’s net worth?
His net worth is estimated to be $40 million as of 2023.
Is Viggo Mortensen married?
Viggo Mortensen was married to singer Exene Cervenka from 1987 to 1998. Since 2009, he has been in a long-term relationship with Spanish actress Ariadna Gil.
What languages does Viggo Mortensen speak?
He speaks English, Spanish, French and Danish fluently.
What are some of Viggo Mortensen’s hobbies and interests?
He is a very talented and creative person with many hobbies and interests.