“I was raised speaking English and Spanish. And I also speak Danish. And I can get by in French and Italian. I've acted in Spanish and English, but when something has to do with emotions, sometimes I feel I can get to the heart of the matter better in Spanish.”

Viggo Mortensen is a Danish-American actor and writer. He gained prominence for his role as Aragorn in *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy, blending physicality and depth in fantasy storytelling. Beyond acting, he’s known for his thoughtful reflections on art, nature, and the craft of performance.