Viggo Mortensen, born Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. on October 20, 1958, in Watertown, New York, is an acclaimed American actor, musician, and filmmaker. He gained international fame for his role as Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Mortensen's diverse career includes notable performances in films like "A History of Violence," "Eastern Promises," and "Green Book," for which he received multiple award nominations. Beyond acting, he is also a talented painter, poet, and photographer, and he founded Perceval Press to publish his works and those of other artists.