Eurayus & Kenny
Viggo Mortensen formed such a close bond with the two main horses who carried Aragorn through various parts of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings trilogy that he adopted them. Eurayus, the bay horse who played Brego, and chestnut-colored Kenny, who played Hasufel. He took them home with him, and he also purchased the white horse that Arwen rides while fleeing the Nazgûl in The Fellowship of the Ring. “The person who did that spectacular bit of riding was a stuntwoman who I ended up becoming friends with. I knew how much she liked that horse, so I bought it for her,” Mortensen told NME in 2020.
Viggo Mortensen
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October 20, 1958 (65)
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Viggo Mortensen is a versatile actor, writer, director, musician, and photographer who has a career spanning over three decades. Mortensen’s breakout role came in 2001 when he portrayed Aragorn, the rugged and heroic warrior in Peter Jackson‘s epic fantasy film series, “The Lord of the Rings.” His portrayal of Aragorn not only earned him international recognition but also catapulted him to mainstream success. The films included big names such as Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Bernard Hill, and Sean Astin.
Mortensen’s filmography also includes collaborations with notable directors such as David Cronenberg, who he worked with on three films – “A History of Violence,” “Eastern Promises,” and “A Dangerous Method.” He also worked with Gus Van Sant on “Psycho” and “The Psycho Legacy,” and with Sean Penn on “The Indian Runner” and “The Last Face.”
Mortensen’s accomplishments are not limited to his work on screen. He is also a published poet, essayist, and novelist. In 2019, he released his fourth book of poetry, “Falling,” which received critical acclaim. He has also authored several books, including “Linger,” “Hole in the Sun,” and “Coincidence of Memory.”
Mortensen’s photography has also received praise from critics and art enthusiasts. His work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, and he has released several photography books, including “Signlanguage” and “Skovbo.”
Mortensen’s collaborations with other artists and celebrities are extensive. He has worked with actors such as Naomi Watts, Charlize Theron, Ed Harris, and Mahershala Ali. He has also collaborated with musicians such as Exene Cervenka and Buckethead.