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The Life of Viggo Mortensen Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the life of the wonderful Viggo Mortensen!

A multiple-choice quiz by SANTASAY35. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SANTASAY35

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,308

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1189

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who are Viggo's parents? Hint

Viggo and Grace

Viggo and Sarah

Robert and Sarah

Viggo and Isabelle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Viggo's date of birth? Hint

November 21, 1962

October 20, 1958

December 19, 1981

July 22, 1985

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the first film Viggo ever appeared in? Hint

Salvation

The Portrait of a Lady

Witness

G.I. Jane

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is his full name? Hint

Viggo John Mortensen Jr.

Viggo Michael Mortensen Jr.

Viggo Edward Mortensen Jr.

Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are Viggo's brothers' names? Hint

Charlie and Walter

Walter and Frank

Charlie and William

Frank and Eric

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did Viggo go to school? Hint

Laketown High School

Riverside High School

Watertown High School

Bard High School

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many years were Viggo and Exene married? Hint

10 years

5 years

12 years

15 years

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did he live from the age of 2 to 11? Hint

Denmark

Argentina

USA

Canada

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Question 9 of 10

9. Viggo owned the Perceval Press at one time.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. When he graduated from St Lawrence University in 1980 what did he have a degree in? Hint

Acting and Law

Writing and Acting

Spanish and Government

German and Law

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who are Viggo's parents?

Answer: Viggo and Grace

His mother was American and his father was Danish. Viggo was born in New York and spent two years of his childhood in Manhattan. Right before they moved to South America Viggo's two younger brothers were born, Charlie and Walter. When Viggo was 11 his parents were divorced and Viggo moved to back to New York with his mother and brothers.

2. What is Viggo's date of birth?

Answer: October 20, 1958

He shares his birthday with Snoop Dogg, born October 20, 1972 and Tom Petty born October 20, 1950.

3. What was the first film Viggo ever appeared in?

Answer: Witness

Viggo appeared as a young Amish farmer in Peter Weir's "Witness" (1985). He later appeared in a lot of films but is best known for his part as Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings".

4. What is his full name?

Answer: Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr.

Viggo is named after his father Viggo Peter Mortensen Sr. His father managed chicken farms and ranches in Venezuela.

5. What are Viggo's brothers' names?

Answer: Charlie and Walter

They are both younger then Viggo and both were born in New York.

6. Where did Viggo go to school?

Answer: Watertown High School

Viggo was a great student and athlete, he was very smart and loved writing poetry.

7. How many years were Viggo and Exene married?

Answer: 10 years

Exene is the lead singer of the punk rock band X. Viggo and Exene met while working on the film "Salvation". During the 10 years they were married they had one son, Henry Mortensen.

8. Where did he live from the age of 2 to 11?

Answer: Argentina

When his parents divorced he moved back to New York with his mother and two brothers.

9. Viggo owned the Perceval Press at one time.

Answer: True

Viggo's company is called Perceval Press where he publishes his books of poetry and short stories. Besides writing poetry he is also a photographer, jazz artist, and actor.

10. When he graduated from St Lawrence University in 1980 what did he have a degree in?

Answer: Spanish and Government

He speaks fluent Spanish, English, and Danish. He visits Denmark at least three times a year. Lives in America and lived in Argentina.

Source: Author SANTASAY35

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