Major Blockbuster Roles:
* The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003): As Aragorn, the rightful king of Gondor, Mortensen's portrayal helped make the series a global phenomenon.
* The Road (2009): A post-apocalyptic drama where Mortensen gives a powerful and nuanced performance as a father struggling to protect his son in a desolate world.
* Green Book (2018): Mortensen won an Oscar nomination for playing Tony Lip, a tough-talking Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver for a black pianist (Mahershala Ali) on a tour through the segregated South.
Critically Acclaimed and Cult Films:
* Carlito's Way (1993): He had a memorable role as the violent, cunning hitman "Benny" in this crime drama starring Al Pacino.
* G.I. Jane (1997): Mortensen played a tough, ruthless drill instructor in this military drama starring Demi Moore.
* A History of Violence (2005): He gave a chilling performance as a seemingly ordinary man who hides a violent past in this crime thriller directed by David Cronenberg.
* Eastern Promises (2007): Another powerful performance as a Russian mobster in this crime thriller.
* Captain Fantastic (2016): Mortensen earned an Oscar nomination for his performance as a father who raises his children in the wilderness.
* Falling (2020): He plays an elderly, mentally deteriorating father in this unsettling and deeply emotional drama.
Other Notable Films:
* The Indian Runner (1991): This early film showcased Mortensen's talent as a complex and troubled character.
* The Prophecy (1995): He starred in this supernatural thriller as a powerful angel.
* The Portrait of a Lady (1996): Mortensen had a supporting role in this film adaptation of Henry James' novel.
* The Two Faces of January (2014): He played a con man in this thriller alongside Kirsten Dunst and Oscar Isaac.
This list represents just some of Viggo Mortensen's most notable films. His career is marked by a consistent dedication to challenging roles and delivering powerful performances.