Article Category: Viggo Mortensen

Interviewer Ariel Leve does her best to dig into Viggo Mortensen's psyche, concluding finally that he wants "to make an impression—not as an actor but as a man. He just wants to be a hero." Interesting article includes a section on Viggo's silence during the filming of The Passion of Darkly Noon.

Back in Argentina, where he spent his childhood, the actor travelled around the city, watched soccer, horses races, and talked about his experience shooting the last part of The Lord of the Rings. The man has the features very similar to Aragorn, son of Arathorn, Isildur’s heir, King of Arnor and Gondor, captain of the […]

Tongue-in-cheek summary of Viggo's admirable qualities, such as, "He's 45, effortlessly masculine, strikingly attractive and seemingly oblivious to this fact." Generously sprinkled with quotes from Viggo. Our favorite is #21: "He understands why, in dire times, you'd be tempted to 'set your house on fire and never answer the phone again, but it would be better to ask yourself: How can I be most useful to this world? Not that I'm a f*cking genius.'"

United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) and Act Now to Stop War & End Racism (ANSWER) joined together in Washington D.C. in a call for unification of all who oppose the war and occupation of Iraq. Viggo Mortensen read his poem "Back To Babylon" at the rally and dedicated it to the people of Afghanistan, Iraq and the US. Article includes the text of the poem plus three photographs.

In an interview with a Norwegian journalist, Viggo talks about his art, Odense, his feelings toward the Scandinavian countries, and his love of the great sagas and their influence on The Lord of the Rings.

In an exclusive interview, Viggo Mortensen, who plays Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings, talks about Miyelo and his other photography, his indie publishing house, and why Bush will go down in history as the Sauron of American presidents. Some of the most extensive political statements we have seen from Viggo.

Interview with Viggo Mortensen about his art and music touches on 45301, The Other Parade, and upcoming works. He also talks about the purpose and future of Perceval Press. When asked how his photography and music differ for him, he answers: "There is no difference between these art forms, as long as one follows one's own path. The results are often surprising and usually fulfilling. It is a process that justifies itself by virtue of its exploratory nature. If communication with others is also achieved, it is an extra, unexpected gift."

Interview at Viggo's photography exhibition in Odense focuses on his work. Many comments from Viggo on his approach and philosophy, such as, "I think I take photos to make sure that I notice things. Some things you remember many years from now—without knowing why. And everybody remembers differently. Our pictures of the same event will be different from each other."

Viggo Mortensen and Karl Urban take a break from the Two Towers junket to shop in a Japanese toy store, and Viggo decorates his hat.

The two looked a bit tired when they showed up for interview. You could see it on their faces. Then, Viggo offered candies to reporters. What impressed me was how he tried to answer questions as simple as possible, although he seemed to want to speak much longer. QUESTION: You played men from kings’ family. […]

Viggo Mortensen talks about his priorities and how he makes time for his poetry and art while on a busy movie set. "For example, if you have a one-hour lunch break during shooting... you know it is better to have a nap if your body is very tired but in my case, I spent my time writing poems or painting. If I do so, my head can rest better." Illustrated with several of Viggo's photographs.

In this interview for a Japanese magazine, Cut, Viggo discusses the shooting of the Lord of the Rings, the movie's implications for modern life, and the roles of actors and directors in the creation of a film.

Describes an art show, poetry reading, and screening of The Fellowship of the Ring at St. Lawrence University, and the challenges related to Viggo's burgeoning popularity.

Interview with Viggo Mortensen and Karl Urban during their Japan tour focuses on their pacifist politics as contrasted with the intense physical combat portrayed in The Two Towers.

A good man is hard to find: from supporting actor to rough and rugged lead, Viggo Mortensen’s newfound success represents a return to the classically masculine Hollywood hero. Here, photographer Terry Richardson presents an intimate portrait of the Lord of the Rings star at home on the ranch. Saddle up!

Translated transcript of a telephone interview by Noemi Miranda for the Chilean newspaper La Tercera. Topics include LOTR, Hidalgo, art, politics, and Viggo's philosophy of life.

Tom Roston spent two days driving from Montana to Idaho with Viggo Mortensen and his son Henry. The resulting article includes conversations on LOTR, fame, commitment, exhaustion, sex appeal, eating roadkill, and philosophy. "You know, there are freakish and unexpected events that make up our lives. You have to be open to suffering a little."

This interviewer portrays Viggo Mortensen as a lone wolf, "the most rebellious star who ever got on the list of the 50 most beautiful people of the US-glamour-People magazine," a man who "avoids mirrors and hates parties." The article focuses on Viggo's work in The Lord of the Rings and other films, and on the success of his art and music.

The cutest guy in Middle-earth has an urge to smoke. Mumbling something about going to his car, Viggo Mortensen, the dashing human hero of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, heads out of Chez Jay, Hollywood’s favorite dive in spitting distance of the ocean. The Santa Monica place is pretty skeevy as Sunday brunch spots […]

That would be actor Viggo Mortensen, the hunksome hero-warrior Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” whose humility earned him the rhyming moniker from the crew during the 15-month-long filming of Peter Jackson’s trio of epics. He pooh-poohs popular accolades, such as People magazine’s anointing him one of the 50 most beautiful […]