“Freud was the son of a Jewish merchant who had to move his whole family to Vienna because he couldn't get work. He, as a boy, had to watch his father be mocked and abused on the street for being Jewish... You develop a thick skin and you develop a certain kind of wit to defend yourself.”

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About Viggo Mortensen

Danish-American actor and filmmaker

Viggo Mortensen is a Danish-American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his work in film and for the recognition he has received across major awards bodies. He has won an Actor Award and a Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. His work spans acting and filmmaking.

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