Viggo Mortensen

Age: 67

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Viggo Peter Mortensen, Jr. (born October 20, 1958) is an American actor, writer, director, producer, musician, and multimedia artist. Born and raised in the state of New York to a Danish father and American mother, he also lived in Argentina during his childhood. He is the recipient of various accolades including a Screen Actors Guild Award and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.

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Viggo Mortensen

John Brown

for John Brown in Frederick Douglass Biopic

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Frederick Douglass Biopic

The Frederick Douglass Story depicts the life of Frederick Douglass, a former slave turned prominent abolitionist. Escaping slavery, he marries Anna Murray, and together, they advocate for civil rights and fight against slavery through the Underground Railroad. Frederick's encounters with influential figures like William Lloyd Garrison and President Abraham Lincoln shape his activism. During the Civil War, he encourages African Americans to join the Union Army and advises John Brown in his Harpers Ferry raid. Despite personal struggles and societal opposition, Frederick remains resolute in his pursuit of justice. As an editor, he uses "The North Star" newspaper to amplify his message, and he becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement with Victoria Woodhull and Julia Griffiths. Throughout Reconstruction, he continues to champion civil rights and receives appointments as U.S. Marshal and minister to Haiti. Frederick Douglass leaves an enduring legacy as a transformative figure in the fight for freedom and equality.

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