Viggo Mortensen | 10 Questions

Viggo Mortensen | 10 Questions | TIME

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Viggo Mortensen's acting has earned him critical acclaim. He answers reader questions here
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@jaranarm 8 жыл бұрын

He is a modern renaissance man of the highest order: actor, musician, linguist, poet, author, painter, photographer, and he does all these things with impressive competency. A man for all ages and model human being.

@sanjatrifunovic3307 5 жыл бұрын

jaranarm completely agreed!

@suntzu7727 4 жыл бұрын

The King of Gondor!

@eleven864 4 жыл бұрын

The perfect man... Human

@haulemaule1823 3 жыл бұрын

I adored him as aragorn, king of gondor. But the more i found out about the real person behind him, the more i was just astonished of how about intelligent, soulfull, calm and skillfull this person is in every way of what he does. Hes really a special actor and human beeing. I dont wanna say hes a better person than other people, but hes just a personality who many can really learn a lot from. I really just enjoy to see him in of what hes doing. I enjoy that hes not a person for sale (hollywood e.g.) or doing roles he maybe would'nt fit in. Hes a person which stands behind everything of what he does, (sorry, german metapher, i dont know if thats existing in english) and that is just seldom in the world today. I wish the best for him and people like him and their art and i really cant say enough of how this person is a real-life aragorn for many human beeings. Thank you viggo for beeing a real good idol, not just in actor ways.

@BoBo-ti6jh 3 жыл бұрын

He is not a linguist.

@polarbarrrs 8 жыл бұрын

You can just tell Viggo is a great person. A role model by heart.

@teivaho8493 5 жыл бұрын

It's the result of the perfect balance between evil and good.

@mycenth22 3 жыл бұрын

Viggo Mortensen is what Brad Pitt wishes he could be

@annlanders978 7 жыл бұрын

One of the most gorgeous guys in Hollywood.

@lindacarter4543 7 жыл бұрын

yup!

@daughterofvenus3608 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed😘

@relieverblue8988 3 жыл бұрын

And he was almost 50 yrs old when this interview happened!

@rpm20.06 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed he is 🥰🥺💗💗

@lisaleone2296 5 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of meeting him, and he was so incredibly humble and just generally kind, I will always be a "fan" in the sense of supporting him and his work. When I first met him in person, it was at a public poetry reading, and in the after-mingle he focused on the person talking to him at the moment without looking for accolades or photo ops. He gave everyone attention. That is true class.

@alicemary7913 9 жыл бұрын

his voice literally makes my knees go weak

@Dario2622 9 жыл бұрын

really? I think he sounds like an old fat geeky middle aged guy who wears glasses lol

@alicemary7913 9 жыл бұрын

Dario2622 well that's your interpretation.

@Dario2622 9 жыл бұрын

Alice King Obviously, I'm the one who posted it.

@alicemary7913 9 жыл бұрын

Dario2622 we have a smart ass over here

@Dario2622 9 жыл бұрын

Alice King yup ;)

@thalliadruid 11 жыл бұрын

Viggo is one of the nicest and most humble people I have ever met.

@sapphire962 9 жыл бұрын

to me this is the smoothest, most insightful, genuine and mello actor I've ever seen. Got bucket loads of talent but it never goes to his head. Just grateful for everything and everyone. Viggo's a guy everyone should model themselves after in my opinion; you just cant go wrong.

@sportsmed77 9 жыл бұрын

dean winchestette I like Viggo, but as someone starting out in the industry, there are other actors I admire much more who I actually think carry themselves better overall.

@mavrike296 8 жыл бұрын

+sportsmed77 like who?

@fanyoho77 9 жыл бұрын

He's 49 here and he's so handsome!

@JACKnJESUS 6 жыл бұрын

Dude does the interview in his socks... kudos.

@1P0T 3 жыл бұрын

Its normal in Europe. Having shoes inside the house is dirty.

@walangchahangyelingden8252 2 жыл бұрын

American?

@leanielsen9964 2 жыл бұрын

@@walangchahangyelingden8252 He's half Danish and has lived here, too. We don't wear shoes inside the house!

@walangchahangyelingden8252 2 жыл бұрын

@@leanielsen9964 No, I mean the guy who commented this.

@leafromlalaland 2 жыл бұрын

@@walangchahangyelingden8252 aaaah! sorry!

@NickSalvation 10 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy listening to this guy talk. He makes a lot of sense and he seems pretty down to earth for a guy who was in Lord of The Rings and became incredibly famous.

@antjoh9823 10 жыл бұрын

you should see eastern promises

@Silirion 10 жыл бұрын

Agree, he still does his best in each movie and remains grounded imo.

@domzbu 10 жыл бұрын

Antonio Johansson and The Indian Runner

@domzbu 10 жыл бұрын

Antonio Johansson and The Indian Runner

@mrinalini9112 5 жыл бұрын

It's 2018, and he's still the most perfect guy

@windyeye 7 жыл бұрын

He truly seems like a genuine great person... I'm so glad there's people like him in Hollywood

@meredumais4934 7 жыл бұрын

windyeye I can confirm that he's an amazingly humble, kind-hearted guy. A couple of my sisters-in-law attended high school with him in Watertown, NY and have only wonderful things to say / stories to share about him. Oddly, I went to high school with Vincent Cassel in France about ten years later, and those two have collaborated on a few films together (Eastern Promises is the most well-known among them.) Anyway, Viggo never ceases to blow my mind with his seemingly endless artistic / linguistic talents *and* humility - he's definitely *not* a typical materialistic Hollywood narcissist, spends most of his current life in Spain (although he's recently devoted a lot of time to caring for his terminally ill father back in Watertown - the least pretentious, most modest little American city you could possibly imagine), and is truly one-of-a-kind. Ariadna Gil is the luckiest girl in the galaxy !

@carl-adampersson5939 9 жыл бұрын

Seems like a deep dude.

@TheWalter38 12 жыл бұрын

As the King of Gondor, I don't always do interviews. But when I do, I go by the alias of "Viggo Mortensen"

@rocketqueen18 12 жыл бұрын

it's a pleasure to listen to someone that articulate ... he is a thousand times more handsome when he opens his mouth...calm, mellow, down to earth...his inner beauty makes him shine

@lisaleone2296 6 жыл бұрын

I met Viggo several years ago and he is naturally talented and personally humble

@StratagemBlue 14 жыл бұрын

Viggo is the most chill guy in the world. Love him to pieces!

@Susiruhtinas 8 жыл бұрын

Viggo Mortensen is one of my all time favorite actors. I really wish I could see him more in films, but it is understandable that he wants to do what he loves and it is much more than acting.

@mirzabajrektarevic8570 8 жыл бұрын

+Susiruhtinas He has made lots of movies, but those movies are not "blockbusters". To me they are, but that's just me :) .

@daveleal5329 6 жыл бұрын

Viggo is doing a lot of Spanish and Argentinian movies, brilliant actor non the less doesn't matter the language.

@kristianj.8798 5 жыл бұрын

2:51 Who else _instantly_ thought of Tarantino's movies?

@jacobferrante6239 2 жыл бұрын

What Viggo said about violence in film is very wise. Most action movies have scenes with countless casualties without a second thought and use dead bodies as a prop and gore as a gag; Eastern promises was very shocking in the violence department, but it was not taken lightly.

@duckotaco 15 жыл бұрын

What he says about being an artist is beautiful.

@Fr0s1Byte 6 жыл бұрын

Why is he so perfect

@HawkBit9231 6 жыл бұрын

He is seriously my most favorite person. Every answer he gives is meaningful and honest. I love his stance on everyone being an artist in their own ways and how you never really lose that childlike nature that goes along with creating something beautiful. Love him.

@1wolfsclaw 11 жыл бұрын

See Viggo in his early acting role in the movie The Indian Runner....Awesome...he can detach himself from himself and this movie proved it..

@homerocuervo82 14 жыл бұрын

I m from Argentina, and a San Lorenzo supporter as he is. Viggo is an excelent actor and person, he also is very inteligent and he has a very big passion for San Lorenzo de Almagro our soccer team.

@dorothea81 7 жыл бұрын

One of the rare people in public who is inspiring. Really having other human being in mind. great attitude.

@lori021 15 жыл бұрын

Viggo is the most handsome man in the world.He's simply irresistible,adorable,sweet and so smart!!!!!!!! He is an great actor!!!!!! I love him.

@TheSky1434 8 жыл бұрын

''Kids if they wanna draw they draw, if they wanna sing they sing, if they wanna pretend that their the lone ranger or Aragon or an elf or an monster they just do it, they wont think about it''- Viggo, P.s I luv the Aragon part

@annlanders978 7 жыл бұрын

So why did everybody give Michael Jackson a hard time when he talked of loving childhood and not growing up. Actually most really creative people need to maintain that strong link to childhood.

@fucheduck 3 жыл бұрын

why are you quoting what is already said. adds nothing to the conversation.

@TheSky1434 3 жыл бұрын

@@fucheduck LOL why are u replying to a five year old comment 😭😭😭 besides WHO CARES I can’t believe you took your time to criticize a comment that’s so old LMFAOOO

@darcyliz9993 3 жыл бұрын

It's AragoRn.😂😅

@sanjatrifunovic3307 5 жыл бұрын

I really like his calmness and he is generally quite well put, both verbally and in his performances

@RenegadeRanga 3 жыл бұрын

Viggo is a rock solid talent and an example to all humans. Work hard, stay humble and learn forever.

@MinnaWinchester 14 жыл бұрын

listening to his interviews, you notice he's a really smart guy... and his acting is amazing!

@snug0 14 жыл бұрын

As a Dane I am very proud of Viggo ... he's not only HOT but he's soo talented in so many ways. I love when he visit Denmark and the times we see an interview with him speaking Danish which he is very good at. I think it's cool he is half Danish.... and is true to his "other" country and family. He can actually visit Denmark without the press runing after him - pretty cool.

@sara.r304 6 жыл бұрын

Now if we could just have more men like this in the world ... what a delight to hear him speak, watch him act and just be a pretty amazing man.

@MaricaMagia 15 жыл бұрын

Everyone looked better in LotR. But it's not why people love Viggo. He's a cool person. Very kind. Very proffesional. He bought a horse to a crew/stunt person, Jane.

@DazzaBo 15 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely insance when you see him here and think he is the man who plays the intense roles of Aragorn and Everett Hitch. Genius actor. Truly underrated.

@tigerlily222 8 жыл бұрын

"they're all the same thing" so true.

@doreenew3117 8 жыл бұрын

He is one of the few actors that I will listen to without thinking they are a self serving pratt. meaning, he is such a great actor that portraying humility and strong opinions at the same time is a cinch ...or, he really is that humble.

@Nmdresser Ай бұрын

Well said.

@kpgirl.4622 6 ай бұрын

Oh my God! This is probably the most beautiful I've seen Viggo in! (Aside from being Aragorn of course) He literally looks like a real life prince! Swoooooonnnn

@Vanasse1 11 жыл бұрын

God, he's beautiful... and his voice is like silk.... love me some Viggo!

@melredhot 3 жыл бұрын

Amen! he's the perfect man. his artistic side, love for creatures great ans small HES Calming voice it's so wonderful.

@berkanttahirov1645 6 жыл бұрын

The man is with socks at home, being interviewed. Respect!! 😁

@vigorlilover 9 жыл бұрын

"I worry about them...and sometimes I worry about myself." HILARIOUS!

@janiceboswell6835 6 жыл бұрын

One ALWAYS KNOWS that a VIGGO MORTENSEN Movie will be OUTSTANDING! I love that Viggo is very picky about his movie script choices❤️

@harryscott9694 5 жыл бұрын

This is THE smoothest cat in Hollywood! A humble spirit is so difficult to come by! Being a complete polyglot who has absolutely no accent when he speaks in the languages that he does, he amazes me! I wish he gave an acting class in NY, because I'd be one of the first in line.

@DanteRedeemed 10 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of respect for this guy because he's keeping it real and is genuine despite the fact that he has became well known. Especially when in todays media and industry everything has become superficial and mechanical.

@chickenmantoyou 14 жыл бұрын

This guy held the toilet door open for me, in a restaraunt in the U.K :D

@ticklecreek 12 жыл бұрын

I was very impressed by his performance in 'The Road', it was such an intense and harrowing film which must have been incredibly mentally exhausting for him.

@lindacarter4543 7 жыл бұрын

Very spiritual man.

@CitizenKANE2277 15 жыл бұрын

Great actor. That sauna scene in Eastern Promises was insane.

@Kleinfurkon 10 жыл бұрын

I don't think Viggo is going to end up in a Tarantino film...thank God. What a truly interesting person, who is incidentally an actor.

@Thejanjan39 12 жыл бұрын

This man is one of my new favourite actors. I love what he says about not categorizing art, and that art is "having to do with paying attention." He's nailed it.

@pho3nix- 7 жыл бұрын

I think he was talking about Quentin Tarantino

@93johnk 11 жыл бұрын

viggo is a true artist and a true human being

@princepeterwolf 4 жыл бұрын

I have loads of respect for this man

@rayandnoah8769 4 жыл бұрын

what a genuine individual and profound role model : not often do you learn new meaning from your childhood hero both on and off screen to such a level as viggo has done for me as I have grown . thank you for being you and thank you for inspiring all ages to be themselves and pursue passion and well being over slipping into categorized tunnels. to me , viggo’s beautiful portrayal of Tolkien’s aragorn echoes into his kind heartedness in real life; a character/ actor connection that I will always learn from and be thankful for; thank you viggo

@nikharagrawal5808 3 жыл бұрын

He is sooo inspiring. And that is one of the best ways I have seen a defining description of art. He seems to be a great person.

@quincytuggle2498 4 жыл бұрын

just met him a few days ago. kind and gracious man❤❤

@ajmcc2012 9 жыл бұрын

Next to Gandalf, Aragorn is my favorite LOTR character. Viggo is a great actor

@annalenacrying 8 жыл бұрын

+futureshock mine too :) Viggo was a perfect choice by Peter :)

@linajurgensen4698 8 жыл бұрын

yes!😍

@CrAzYfIaZcO 8 жыл бұрын

+futureshock Legolas , orlando bloom is mine

@sofiadyrnes5374 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderhorse900 You are

@aaronsamuel84 8 жыл бұрын

"participating in life" I like that

@rathernotsay8185 3 жыл бұрын

“This next question is from .... *sees polish name*..... Krakow Poland..”

@luckywize5270 7 жыл бұрын

yup, he's a great man, actor, artist and dad the more I know, more respect for Viggo

@doctorHOUSE 14 жыл бұрын

He was fantastic in Eastern Promises

@lynn8101 2 жыл бұрын

I just love viggo eyes I think they are beautiful his eyes make my heart melt

@safaasalah1754 2 жыл бұрын

هو شخص جذاب جدا حتي في عمر الستين

@ItsMeDorian471 13 жыл бұрын

Very truthful interview.. seems like he's not that hypnotized like everybody else in the world. TIME magazine seem to have cut some parts in which he might have revealed his true self and inner thoughts.

@srishtisumiran2607 4 жыл бұрын

I love his answers .so thoughtful and intelligent

@jesuswasntafascist 15 жыл бұрын

Love Viggo. I knew he would be around for a long time from seeing some of his early roles. He seems to have his head together, too. That always helps.

@kell2640 3 жыл бұрын

When I watch a Viggo clip my attitude and my behaviour are better for a while afterwards.

@anonymousR7 7 жыл бұрын

The girl is cute.... But next to Viggo, I have to rethink my entire lifestyle

@doajake1 10 жыл бұрын

He should keep The Lord of the rings look

@tristancollectspokemon7099 9 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I thought

@jenniferbaldini3527 5 жыл бұрын

I miss my dirty, scruffy ranger!🙁

@sanjatrifunovic3307 5 жыл бұрын

Jake Setnik he really looked awesome in that movie 👍

@BlondeManNoName 13 жыл бұрын

Such an great actor and a good person.

@TheAverageBuddy 11 жыл бұрын

the way he talks is fucking legendary :) kind of dark, a little slow and mysterious :D i love it

@logiclight 12 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that he is in his socks. He always seems to be so comfortable with himself.

@FunkNordic 10 жыл бұрын

He's wearing The San Lorenzo de Almagro's football t-shirt

@ignaciopessinoacuna5266 5 жыл бұрын

Poor Viggo.

@eleven864 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, he grew up in Argentina for a big part of his childhood.

@striderlotr4705 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent taste for sports

@merkur28 15 жыл бұрын

thanx for saying that we germans are people, too. i got a real chill when he said that and looked directly into the camera! viggo, you're the best actor i know!!!

@jonestergaming7004 5 жыл бұрын

such a chill guy, doesn't even wear shoes for a interview.

@juliusmillermusic 8 жыл бұрын

When i was like 6 or so, me and a friend would pretend like we were aragon and legolas. But i was always aragon cause he was way cooler :P

@Acklacis 8 жыл бұрын

+Julius Miller I am 25....I still do this lol

@wonka320 7 жыл бұрын

Mb your friend was coller than you but Aragorn himself was much more badass than Legolas

@attentionlabel 4 жыл бұрын

What a captivating guy. Very intriguing character.

@fredrezfield1629 10 ай бұрын

i like the fact he is not mainstream

@nadhinas 5 жыл бұрын

his 2 seconds shift of face expressions (uninterested-wide laugh-uninterested) is iconic. haha. :D

@MsZephyra 5 жыл бұрын

Right?! He goes from intimidatingly serious to unbelievably charming. I hope to meet someone like him (wise, honest, kind) in my future!

@Wickenburgz 13 жыл бұрын

Wooow hes such a gentle person, so friendly !!! IL OVE THAT!

@JinkoStoleTheCoffee 12 жыл бұрын

Oh my G. His HAAAAAANDS.. OMG he has the greatest hands!

@annon123 6 жыл бұрын

My King.

@poundingonthedoor 15 жыл бұрын

Man, this guy is just simply amazing. Genius, in so many ways... And I love when he brought up the people that go "over the line" and think they're in a "relationship" with him lol. Just how he said he worries about them (and himself lol!) was sweet... And "Germans are people too" rofl!

@Orlandoluver25 15 жыл бұрын

i love viggo mortenson

@flaviapetrorossidefigueire6044 6 ай бұрын

1:03, thats so SO true, art is a way of living, you dont need to gain money from it to be an artist

@jemmre 13 жыл бұрын

Just watched "A history of Violence" and loved it. You are a master of your art and wise beyond your years. Hope you come back to New Zealand soon. We love you down here! I especially find your reason for choosing violent roles insightful. By not fictionalising or sensationalising violence you go against the grain of Hollywood and represent the horrific reality, meaningless core and empty soul of violence . Peace to you brother

@TheJupiteL 11 жыл бұрын

He's a cool guy. For real, I love the way he talk

@carlsogari3249 5 жыл бұрын

a role model. a 60 y o genius amazing human being.

@712summergirl 7 жыл бұрын

I love this man.

@michaeleberry8663 3 жыл бұрын

SOMEONE WHO GETS IT.. FROM A TO Z...SOUL TO 💜... SOFTLY SMILEZ. .

@KevinLopez-pp2kz 7 жыл бұрын

I want to see a movie with him, Mads Mikkelsen, Javier Bardem and probably add in my favorite actress, Emily Blunt. They are just, too fucking talented and skillful.

@Northernmight 12 жыл бұрын

haven't seen much of him for a while. He's an underrated actor these days. He's fecking great.

@Crustyrs 10 жыл бұрын

They remained there until Mortensen was eleven, when his parents divorced. With his mother he returned to New York, where he spent the rest of his childhood, graduating from Watertown High School in Watertown, New York.He then attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, earning a degree in Spanish Studies and Politics in 1980.