Viggo Mortensen | 10 Questions | TIME

[@jaranarm]

He is a modern renaissance man of the highest order: actor, musician, linguist, poet, author, painter, photographer, and he does all these things with impressive competency. A man for all ages and model human being.

[@sanjatrifunovic3307]

jaranarm completely agreed!

[@suntzu7727]

The King of Gondor!

[@eleven864]

The perfect man... Human

[@haulemaule1823]

I adored him as aragorn, king of gondor. But the more i found out about the real person behind him, the more i was just astonished of how about intelligent, soulfull, calm and skillfull this person is in every way of what he does. Hes really a special actor and human beeing. I dont wanna say hes a better person than other people, but hes just a personality who many can really learn a lot from. I really just enjoy to see him in of what hes doing. I enjoy that hes not a person for sale (hollywood e.g.) or doing roles he maybe would'nt fit in. Hes a person which stands behind everything of what he does, (sorry, german metapher, i dont know if thats existing in english) and that is just seldom in the world today. I wish the best for him and people like him and their art and i really cant say enough of how this person is a real-life aragorn for many human beeings. Thank you viggo for beeing a real good idol, not just in actor ways.

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

He is not a linguist.

[@nicebars]

You can just tell Viggo is a great person. A role model by heart.

[@teivaho8493]

It's the result of the perfect balance between evil and good.

[@lisaleone2296]

I had the pleasure of meeting him, and he was so incredibly humble and just generally kind, I will always be a "fan" in the sense of supporting him and his work. When I first met him in person, it was at a public poetry reading, and in the after-mingle he focused on the person talking to him at the moment without looking for accolades or photo ops. He gave everyone attention. That is true class.

[@annlanders978]

One of the most gorgeous guys in Hollywood.

[@lindacarter4543]

yup!

[@daughterofvenus3608]

Indeed😘

[@relieverblue8988]

And he was almost 50 yrs old when this interview happened!

[@rpm20.06]

Indeed he is 🥰🥺💗💗

[@sapphire962]

to me this is the smoothest, most insightful, genuine and mello actor I've ever seen. Got bucket loads of talent but it never goes to his head. Just grateful for everything and everyone. Viggo's a guy everyone should model themselves after in my opinion; you just cant go wrong.

[@sportsmed77]

dean winchestette I like Viggo, but as someone starting out in the industry, there are other actors I admire much more who I actually think carry themselves better overall.

[@mavrike296]

+sportsmed77 like who?

[@NickSalvation]

I really enjoy listening to this guy talk. He makes a lot of sense and he seems pretty down to earth for a guy who was in Lord of The Rings and became incredibly famous.

[@antjoh9823]

you should see eastern promises

[@Silirion]

Agree, he still does his best in each movie and remains grounded imo.

[@domzbu]

Antonio Johansson and The Indian Runner

[@domzbu]

Antonio Johansson and The Indian Runner

[@windyeye]

He truly seems like a genuine great person... I'm so glad there's people like him in Hollywood

[@meredumais4934]

windyeye I can confirm that he's an amazingly humble, kind-hearted guy. A couple of my sisters-in-law attended high school with him in Watertown, NY and have only wonderful things to say / stories to share about him. Oddly, I went to high school with Vincent Cassel in France about ten years later, and those two have collaborated on a few films together (Eastern Promises is the most well-known among them.) Anyway, Viggo never ceases to blow my mind with his seemingly endless artistic / linguistic talents *and* humility - he's definitely *not* a typical materialistic Hollywood narcissist, spends most of his current life in Spain (although he's recently devoted a lot of time to caring for his terminally ill father back in Watertown - the least pretentious, most modest little American city you could possibly imagine), and is truly one-of-a-kind. Ariadna Gil is the luckiest girl in the galaxy !

[@fanyoho77]

He's 49 here and he's so handsome!

[@lisaleone2296]

I met Viggo several years ago and he is naturally talented and personally humble

[@rocketqueen18]

it's a pleasure to listen to someone that articulate ... he is a thousand times more handsome when he opens his mouth...calm, mellow, down to earth...his inner beauty makes him shine

[@Susiruhtinas]

Viggo Mortensen is one of my all time favorite actors. I really wish I could see him more in films, but it is understandable that he wants to do what he loves and it is much more than acting.

[@mirzabajrektarevic8570]

+Susiruhtinas He has made lots of movies, but those movies are not "blockbusters". To me they are, but that's just me :) .

[@daveleal5329]

Viggo is doing a lot of Spanish and Argentinian movies, brilliant actor non the less doesn't matter the language.

[@thalliadruid]

Viggo is one of the nicest and most humble people I have ever met.

[@HawkBit9231]

He is seriously my most favorite person. Every answer he gives is meaningful and honest. I love his stance on everyone being an artist in their own ways and how you never really lose that childlike nature that goes along with creating something beautiful. Love him.

[@dorothea81]

One of the rare people in public who is inspiring. Really having other human being in mind. great attitude.

[@alicemary7913]

his voice literally makes my knees go weak

[@Dario2622]

really? I think he sounds like an old fat geeky middle aged guy who wears glasses lol

[@alicemary7913]

Dario2622 well that's your interpretation.

[@Dario2622]

Alice King Obviously, I'm the one who posted it.

[@alicemary7913]

Dario2622 we have a smart ass over here

[@Dario2622]

Alice King yup ;)

[@mrinalini9112]

It's 2018, and he's still the most perfect guy

[@sara.r304]

Now if we could just have more men like this in the world ... what a delight to hear him speak, watch him act and just be a pretty amazing man.

[@TheSky1434]

''Kids if they wanna draw they draw, if they wanna sing they sing, if they wanna pretend that their the lone ranger or Aragon or an elf or an monster they just do it, they wont think about it''- Viggo, P.s I luv the Aragon part

[@annlanders978]

So why did everybody give Michael Jackson a hard time when he talked of loving childhood and not growing up. Actually most really creative people need to maintain that strong link to childhood.

[@fucheduck]

why are you quoting what is already said. adds nothing to the conversation.

[@TheSky1434]

@@fucheduck LOL why are u replying to a five year old comment 😭😭😭 besides WHO CARES I can’t believe you took your time to criticize a comment that’s so old LMFAOOO

[@darcyliz9993]

It's AragoRn.😂😅

[@JACKnJESUS]

Dude does the interview in his socks... kudos.

[@1P0T]

Its normal in Europe. Having shoes inside the house is dirty.

[@lepmuhangpa]

American?

[@leanielsen9964]

@@lepmuhangpa He's half Danish and has lived here, too. We don't wear shoes inside the house!

[@lepmuhangpa]

@@leanielsen9964 No, I mean the guy who commented this.

[@leafromlalaland]

@@lepmuhangpa aaaah! sorry!

[@StratagemBlue]

Viggo is the most chill guy in the world. Love him to pieces!

[@carl-adampersson5939]

Seems like a deep dude.

[@sanjatrifunovic3307]

I really like his calmness and he is generally quite well put, both verbally and in his performances

[@doreenew3117]

He is one of the few actors that I will listen to without thinking they are a self serving pratt. meaning, he is such a great actor that portraying humility and strong opinions at the same time is a cinch ...or, he really is that humble.

[@Nmdresser]

Well said.

[@homerocuervo82]

I m from Argentina, and a San Lorenzo supporter as he is. Viggo is an excelent actor and person, he also is very inteligent and he has a very big passion for San Lorenzo de Almagro our soccer team.

[@RenegadeRanga]

Viggo is a rock solid talent and an example to all humans. Work hard, stay humble and learn forever.

[@rayandnoah8769]

what a genuine individual and profound role model : not often do you learn new meaning from your childhood hero both on and off screen to such a level as viggo has done for me as I have grown . thank you for being you and thank you for inspiring all ages to be themselves and pursue passion and well being over slipping into categorized tunnels. to me , viggo’s beautiful portrayal of Tolkien’s aragorn echoes into his kind heartedness in real life; a character/ actor connection that I will always learn from and be thankful for; thank you viggo

[@duckotaco]

What he says about being an artist is beautiful.

[@lori021]

Viggo is the most handsome man in the world.He's simply irresistible,adorable,sweet and so smart!!!!!!!! He is an great actor!!!!!! I love him.

[@snug0]

As a Dane I am very proud of Viggo ... he's not only HOT but he's soo talented in so many ways. I love when he visit Denmark and the times we see an interview with him speaking Danish which he is very good at. I think it's cool he is half Danish.... and is true to his "other" country and family. He can actually visit Denmark without the press runing after him - pretty cool.

[@mycenth22]

Viggo Mortensen is what Brad Pitt wishes he could be

[@kentuky1233]

Why throw shade on Brad Pitt to compliment Viggo? They are both great actors.

[@Fr0s1Byte]

Why is he so perfect

[@kpgirl.4622]

Oh my God! This is probably the most beautiful I've seen Viggo in! (Aside from being Aragorn of course) He literally looks like a real life prince! Swoooooonnnn

[@jacobferrante6239]

What Viggo said about violence in film is very wise. Most action movies have scenes with countless casualties without a second thought and use dead bodies as a prop and gore as a gag; Eastern promises was very shocking in the violence department, but it was not taken lightly.

[@nikharagrawal5808]

He is sooo inspiring. And that is one of the best ways I have seen a defining description of art. He seems to be a great person.

[@MinnaWinchester]

listening to his interviews, you notice he's a really smart guy... and his acting is amazing!

[@janiceboswell6835]

One ALWAYS KNOWS that a VIGGO MORTENSEN Movie will be OUTSTANDING! I love that Viggo is very picky about his movie script choices❤️

[@harryscott9694]

This is THE smoothest cat in Hollywood! A humble spirit is so difficult to come by! Being a complete polyglot who has absolutely no accent when he speaks in the languages that he does, he amazes me! I wish he gave an acting class in NY, because I'd be one of the first in line.

[@vigorlilover]

"I worry about them...and sometimes I worry about myself." HILARIOUS!

[@kristianj.8798]

2:51 Who else _instantly_ thought of Tarantino's movies?

[@DanteRedeemed]

I have a lot of respect for this guy because he's keeping it real and is genuine despite the fact that he has became well known. Especially when in todays media and industry everything has become superficial and mechanical.

[@tigerlily222]

"they're all the same thing" so true.

[@Thejanjan39]

This man is one of my new favourite actors. I love what he says about not categorizing art, and that art is "having to do with paying attention." He's nailed it.

[@Vanasse1]

God, he's beautiful... and his voice is like silk.... love me some Viggo!

[@melredhot]

Amen! he's the perfect man. his artistic side, love for creatures great ans small HES Calming voice it's so wonderful.

[@DazzaBo]

It is absolutely insance when you see him here and think he is the man who plays the intense roles of Aragorn and Everett Hitch. Genius actor. Truly underrated.

[@1wolfsclaw]

See Viggo in his early acting role in the movie The Indian Runner....Awesome...he can detach himself from himself and this movie proved it..

[@TheWalter38]

As the King of Gondor, I don't always do interviews. But when I do, I go by the alias of "Viggo Mortensen"

[@berkanttahirov1645]

The man is with socks at home, being interviewed. Respect!! 😁

[@pho3nix-]

I think he was talking about Quentin Tarantino

[@Kleinfurkon]

I don't think Viggo is going to end up in a Tarantino film...thank God. What a truly interesting person, who is incidentally an actor.

[@doajake1]

He should keep The Lord of the rings look

[@tristancollectspokemon7099]

That's exactly what I thought

[@jenniferbaldini3527]

I miss my dirty, scruffy ranger!🙁

[@sanjatrifunovic3307]

Jake Setnik he really looked awesome in that movie 👍

[@ajmcc2012]

Next to Gandalf, Aragorn is my favorite LOTR character. Viggo is a great actor

[@annalenacrying]

+futureshock mine too :) Viggo was a perfect choice by Peter :)

[@linajurgensen4698]

yes!😍

[@GlammaPlays]

+futureshock Legolas , orlando bloom is mine

[@sofiadyrnes5374]

Wonderhorse900 You are

[@MaricaMagia]

Everyone looked better in LotR. But it's not why people love Viggo. He's a cool person. Very kind. Very proffesional. He bought a horse to a crew/stunt person, Jane.

[@lynn8101]

I just love viggo eyes I think they are beautiful his eyes make my heart melt

[@safaasalah1754]

هو شخص جذاب جدا حتي في عمر الستين

[@luckywize5270]

yup, he's a great man, actor, artist and dad the more I know, more respect for Viggo

[@princepeterwolf]

I have loads of respect for this man

[@anonymousR7]

The girl is cute.... But next to Viggo, I have to rethink my entire lifestyle

[@srishtisumiran2607]

I love his answers .so thoughtful and intelligent

[@quincytuggle2498]

just met him a few days ago. kind and gracious man❤❤

[@ticklecreek]

I was very impressed by his performance in 'The Road', it was such an intense and harrowing film which must have been incredibly mentally exhausting for him.

[@lindacarter4543]

Very spiritual man.

[@jesuswasntafascist]

Love Viggo. I knew he would be around for a long time from seeing some of his early roles. He seems to have his head together, too. That always helps.

[@Wickenburgz]

Wooow hes such a gentle person, so friendly !!! IL OVE THAT!

[@merkur28]

thanx for saying that we germans are people, too. i got a real chill when he said that and looked directly into the camera! viggo, you're the best actor i know!!!

[@FunkNordic]

He's wearing The San Lorenzo de Almagro's football t-shirt

[@ignaciopessinoacuna5266]

Poor Viggo.

[@eleven864]

Haha, he grew up in Argentina for a big part of his childhood.

[@Sir_Charles007]

Excellent taste for sports

[@93johnk]

viggo is a true artist and a true human being

[@ItsMeDorian471]

Very truthful interview.. seems like he's not that hypnotized like everybody else in the world. TIME magazine seem to have cut some parts in which he might have revealed his true self and inner thoughts.

[@juliusmillermusic]

When i was like 6 or so, me and a friend would pretend like we were aragon and legolas. But i was always aragon cause he was way cooler :P

[@Acklacis]

+Julius Miller I am 25....I still do this lol

[@wonka320]

Mb your friend was coller than you but Aragorn himself was much more badass than Legolas

[@poundingonthedoor]

Man, this guy is just simply amazing. Genius, in so many ways... And I love when he brought up the people that go "over the line" and think they're in a "relationship" with him lol. Just how he said he worries about them (and himself lol!) was sweet... And "Germans are people too" rofl!

[@michaeleberry8663]

SOMEONE WHO GETS IT.. FROM A TO Z...SOUL TO 💜... SOFTLY SMILEZ. .

[@jemmre]

Just watched "A history of Violence" and loved it. You are a master of your art and wise beyond your years. Hope you come back to New Zealand soon. We love you down here! I especially find your reason for choosing violent roles insightful. By not fictionalising or sensationalising violence you go against the grain of Hollywood and represent the horrific reality, meaningless core and empty soul of violence . Peace to you brother

[@logiclight]

I love the fact that he is in his socks. He always seems to be so comfortable with himself.

[@chickenmantoyou]

This guy held the toilet door open for me, in a restaraunt in the U.K :D

[@elianaatihe2011]

Viggo is a rare artist that shows up with autenticity and integrity. He’s not only a handsome superficial persona. He’s a real person, in the best sense.

[@aaronsamuel84]

"participating in life" I like that

[@kell2640]

When I watch a Viggo clip my attitude and my behaviour are better for a while afterwards.

[@TheJupiteL]

He's a cool guy. For real, I love the way he talk

[@BlondeManNoName]

Such an great actor and a good person.

[@Orlandoluver25]

i love viggo mortenson

[@attentionlabel]

What a captivating guy. Very intriguing character.

[@fredrezfield1629]

i like the fact he is not mainstream

[@jesicagabrielagonzalez7213]

Tiene la camiseta de san lorenzo....es un groso!!! Argentina siempre presente en su corazon!!!! 😊

[@jonestergaming7004]

such a chill guy, doesn't even wear shoes for a interview.

[@knightsintodreams]

i love his drawl...his voice reminds me of a brooke. it tumbles along the words, comes to mind like it would be cold, with green foliage on either side in the middle of a forest, not too deep to wade in........that probably sounds random, but thats what comes too mind~!! i love his voice, i could listen to him read me a good book. ^^ or just talk, i could just sit against a wall with my eyes closed and just listen to him........ er...whatever YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!

[@flaviapetrorossidefigueire6044]

1:03, thats so SO true, art is a way of living, you dont need to gain money from it to be an artist

[@doctorHOUSE]

He was fantastic in Eastern Promises

[@soziomulan7830]

I just love this guy.

[@Northernmight]

haven't seen much of him for a while. He's an underrated actor these days. He's fecking great.

[@CitizenKANE2277]

Great actor. That sauna scene in Eastern Promises was insane.

[@cartossin]

He is vigo you are like the buzzing of flies to him!!

[@curtinio]

Qué grande que es este tipo, lleva al ciclón a todos lados!!!

[@TheAverageBuddy]

the way he talks is fucking legendary :) kind of dark, a little slow and mysterious :D i love it

[@lovelandfrog5692]

God, he’s so pretty.

[@712summergirl]

I love this man.

[@Crishhoff]

LOTR will never be forgotten, therefor he will never be aswell. it was a timeless movie, with timeless men and women.

[@JinkoStoleTheCoffee]

Oh my G. His HAAAAAANDS.. OMG he has the greatest hands!

[@TheLordgorgor]

i can no longer see......a friend is typing this for me becuz im blinded by the majesty and awesomeness that is viggo mortensen. He and sharlto copley are almost alike, they are incredible unbelievably amazing actors and the most important similarity......THEY NEED TO BE IN MORE THINGS IMMEDIATELY

[@Tubie1111]

i love that he is in his socks.. he is very deep man. very interesting and multi-talented...

[@simcla5]

he seems to be such an intelligent person so well-spoken and talented just beautiful man

[@nadhinas]

his 2 seconds shift of face expressions (uninterested-wide laugh-uninterested) is iconic. haha. :D

[@MsZephyra]

Right?! He goes from intimidatingly serious to unbelievably charming. I hope to meet someone like him (wise, honest, kind) in my future!

[@verityg1990]

Woww! He's not only amazingly handsome, he's smart and talented as well. What a guy!