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Viggo Mortensen

Multilingualism and Citizenship

A dual citizen of the United States and Denmark, Mortensen is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Danish, French, and Italian. Of these languages, he feels most comfortable expressing himself in Spanish, a reflection of his formative years spent in South America and Europe.

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Personal Life

Mortensen married singer and actress Exene Cervenka in 1987, and they had a son, Henry Blake Mortensen, in 1988. Although separated in 1992, their divorce was finalized in 1997. Since 2009, he has been in a committed relationship with Spanish actress Ariadna Gil.

A passionate fan of both football and hockey, Mortensen has often attended games during breaks from filming. He currently resides in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he continues to devote time to his artistic and literary pursuits.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 20 Oct, 1958
Age: 61 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Denmark
Birth Place: Manhattan
Education: St. Lawrence University
Gender: Male
Description: American actor
Spouse: Exene Cervenka[1987-1998]
Net Worth 2021: 40 million
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Last Modified: Mar 12 2025
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