Happy birthday! Viggo Mortensen turns 66 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 20, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 66 on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

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Viggo Mortensen is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises, The Lord of the Rings, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mortensen, a cultural icon

Born in New York on October 20, 1958, Viggo Mortensen's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mortensen's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Viggo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Viggo Mortensen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Viggo, you're the best!