Article Category: About Viggo

Aaron Hicklin of One Grand Books asked people to name the 10 books they’d take with them if they were marooned on a desert island. Viggo Mortensen's list ranges from The Origin of Species to Faust to Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States.

Article on small independent presses includes a description of the output of Viggo Mortensen's Perceval Press and some speculation on its focus. Viggo is quoted as saying, "Perhaps the attention derived from the publication of Twilight of Empire: Responses to Occupation has given some people the mistaken impression that we concentrate on overtly 'political' or 'progressive' material." He goes on to state that Perceval "will remain open to publishing new and different material as well as points of view."

The usual FAQs about Viggo Mortensen plus some details that were new to us. Topics include early films, being calmed by horses, that scar on his lip, art and music, university, and Henry.

Brief synopsis of Viggo's virtues, with a few quotes and a nice photo. Poll "Who's Hotter?" indicates that Orlando won over Viggo 57% to 42%. Obviously they weren't asking us. Favorite quote from Viggo: "As long as I have Orlando around, I can sneak away. The girls will go for him every time."

A good man is hard to find: from supporting actor to rough and rugged lead, Viggo Mortensen’s newfound success represents a return to the classically masculine Hollywood hero. Here, photographer Terry Richardson presents an intimate portrait of the Lord of the Rings star at home on the ranch. Saddle up!

It was only tabloid gossip, but relatives in Denmark rejoiced when they read that Viggo Mortensen was dating his A Perfect Murder costar Gwyneth Paltrow a few years back. "Maybe she'll make you pay more attention to your own grooming," they told him. Not a chance. The Manhattan-born actor ... prefers painting ... to primping.

Viggo Mortensen speaks briefly about how he chooses his film roles, and on recreating Psycho. "If you're going to do a remake of a movie, this is the one to do it with because the formula works so well."

A brief summary of Viggo's film roles to date. "Critics find in him a romantic waiting to be released." The best part is the photograph.

A quick rundown of Viggo Mortensen's film credits, from Witness to Crimson Tide, and a teaser about his upcoming role in The Portrait of a Lady. 'After years of small parts in little-seen movies, does the 38-year-old actor feel he's at a now-or-never crossroads? "If I'd ever felt that, I would probably have shot myself already,' he replies." (scans)

A full-page photograph of Viggo and Exene, Viggo on crutches, with brief, smart-aleck resumés for each. "These married desperadoes were last heard of traveling cross country with their four-year-old varmint, Henry. Approach with a sense of foreboding."