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Since his debut as Alexander Godunov's brother in 1985's "Witness," VIGGO
MORTENSEN (David Shaw) has enjoyed a career marked by several standout
performances. From his role in "Crimson Tide" to his work in Sean Penn's "The
Indian Runner," his talents have continuously been recognized by critics.
Most recently, Mortensen starred opposite Demi Moore in Ridley Scott's "G.I.
Jane." He was also seen in the Universal thriller "Daylight" with Sylvester
Stallone, opposite Nicole Kidman in Jane Campion's "The Portrait of a Lady,"
and in Kevin Spacey's directorial debut, "Albino Alligator." He recently
finished filming "Over the Moon" opposite Diane Lane and Oscar-
Born in New York to a Danish father and American mother, Mortensen spent the
early part of his childhood in Manhattan. His family traveled a great deal and
he spent several years living in Argentina, Venezuela and Denmark. He began
acting in 1982 after studying at Warren Robertson's Theatre Workshop in New
York, appearing in several plays and eventually moving to Los Angeles, where
his performance in "Bent" at the Coast Playhouse earned him a Dramalogue
Critics Award.
Mortensen's additional film credits include "Carlito's Way," "Young
Americans," "The Prophecy," "Boiling Point" and "Fresh Horses." Possessed with
an inherent skill for mastering foreign languages, he also starred opposite
Angela Molina in the Spanish film "Gimlet" and in "My Brother's Gun," directed
by Ray Loriga.
A book of Mortensen's poetry entitled Ten Last Night was recently
published through Illuminati Press. Mortensen is also an accomplished
photographer.
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