History of Viggo Mortensen in Timeline
Viggo Mortensen is an American actor and filmmaker known for his versatile performances in a wide range of films. He has garnered critical acclaim throughout his career, earning multiple nominations for prestigious awards, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. His work spans various genres, solidifying his reputation as a respected figure in the film industry.
1986: Meeting Exene Cervenka
In 1986, Viggo Mortensen met singer Exene Cervenka on the set of the comedy Salvation!
July 8, 1987: Marriage to Exene Cervenka
On July 8, 1987, Viggo Mortensen married singer Exene Cervenka.
January 28, 1988: Birth of Son Henry
On January 28, 1988, Viggo Mortensen's then-wife, Exene Cervenka, gave birth to their son, Henry.
1988: Volunteering for Jesse Jackson's Presidential Campaign
In 1988, Viggo Mortensen volunteered for Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign.
1992: Separation from Exene Cervenka
In 1992, Viggo Mortensen and Exene Cervenka separated.
1995: Son's On-Screen Role
In 1995, Viggo Mortensen's son, Henry, played his on-screen son in the film Crimson Tide.
1997: Divorce from Exene Cervenka
In 1997, Viggo Mortensen and Exene Cervenka divorced.
2003: SAG Award Win for The Return of the King
In 2003, Viggo Mortensen won the SAG Award for Outstanding Cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
October 13, 2006: Gold Medal of the Province and City of León
On October 13, 2006, Viggo Mortensen was awarded the Gold Medal of the Province and the City of León, Spain.
2006: Honorary Doctorate from St. Lawrence University
In 2006, Viggo Mortensen was granted an honorary doctorate by his alma mater, St. Lawrence University, following his appearance in The Lord of the Rings.
2007: Awards Nominations for Eastern Promises
In 2007, Viggo Mortensen received nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actor for his performance in Eastern Promises.
2009: Critics' Choice Nomination for The Road
In 2009, Viggo Mortensen received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor for his role in The Road.
2009: Protest at Toronto Film Festival
In 2009, Viggo Mortensen signed a protest stating that the Toronto International Film Festival's "Spotlight on Tel Aviv" program implicitly condoned the Israeli occupation and marginalization of Palestinians.
2009: Support for Collingwood Magpies
In 2009, during an interview promoting the film The Road, Viggo Mortensen was seen wearing apparel indicating his support for the Australian Football League's Collingwood Magpies.
2009: Relationship with Ariadna Gil
Since 2009, Viggo Mortensen has been in a relationship with Spanish actress Ariadna Gil.
April 16, 2010: Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
On April 16, 2010, Viggo Mortensen was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog.
2010: Henry Mortensen's Graduation
In 2010, Viggo Mortensen's son, Henry, graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in archaeology.
2011: Canadian Screen Award for A Dangerous Method
In 2011, Viggo Mortensen won the Canadian Screen Award for his role in A Dangerous Method, also receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
2011: Death of Georg Guðni Hauksson
In 2011, Viggo Mortensen's close friend, Icelandic painter Georg Guðni Hauksson, passed away.
2015: Donation to Sinn Féin
In 2015, Viggo Mortensen donated $1,000 to the Irish political party Sinn Féin.
2016: Endorsement and Documentary Narration
In 2016, Viggo Mortensen endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for U.S. president during the primaries, and later endorsed Green Party candidate Jill Stein after Sanders' defeat. He also narrated the documentary The Revolution Televised.
2016: Awards Nominations for Captain Fantastic
In 2016, Viggo Mortensen received nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actor for his performance in Captain Fantastic.
2016: Caring for His Father
In 2016, Viggo Mortensen traveled to New York to take care of his father.
2018: Awards Nominations for Green Book
In 2018, Viggo Mortensen received nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actor for his performance in Green Book.
2018: Member of Òmnium Cultural
Since 2018, Viggo Mortensen has been a member of the Catalan NGO Òmnium Cultural, a pro-independence organization.
2019: Criticism of Vox Party Depiction
In 2019, Viggo Mortensen criticized the far-right Spanish party Vox for depicting him as Aragorn fighting various social movements, stating it was absurd to link him to an ultra-nationalist party.
May 2020: Signing Open Letter on Gaza
In May 2020, Viggo Mortensen signed an open letter urging Israel to end its blockade of the Gaza Strip.
July 2022: Thirteen Lives Release
In July 2022, the biographical film Thirteen Lives, directed by Ron Howard, was released, in which Mortensen played British cave diver Rick Stanton.
2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, Viggo Mortensen condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, supporting Ukrainian independence.
2022: Reunions and New Roles in 2022
In 2022, Viggo Mortensen reunited with David Cronenberg in the horror sci-fi film Crimes of the Future. He also reunited with Lisandro Alonso on the film Eureka and was cast alongside Caleb Landry Jones in the Vietnam War thriller Two Wolves.
October 2023: Artists4Ceasefire Letter
In October 2023, Viggo Mortensen signed the Artists4Ceasefire open letter to President Joe Biden, calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
May 2024: Criticism of Javier Milei
In May 2024, Viggo Mortensen criticized Javier Milei's Argentine government, calling him a "clown" and "a puppet of the political right".
2024: Support for Ukraine
In 2024, Viggo Mortensen signed a petition urging Congress to continue sending aid to Ukraine. He also showed The Dead Don't Hurt at the Mykolaichuk Open in Chernivtsi and gave his opening speech in Ukrainian.
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