Wagner Moura

About

Wagner Maniçoba de Moura (/ˈvɑːɡnər ˈmɔːrə,ˈmoʊrə/ VAHG-nər MOR-ə, MOHR-ə; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvaɡneʁ mɐ̃niˈsɔbɐ dʒi ˈmowɾɐ]; born June 27, 1976) is a Brazilian actor and filmmaker. His accolades include a Golden Globe, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and five Brazilian Academy Film Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, an Annie Award, and a Critics' Choice Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2026. After establishing himself in Brazil with a leading role as Captain Nascimento in the crime film Elite Squad (2007) and its 2010 sequel, Moura expanded into American cinema with a supporting role in the science fiction film Elysium (2013), finding himself part of the movement that seeks positive representation for South Americans in Hollywood. In 2015, he received international attention and critical acclaim for his...

Known for

Forgotten IslandMovie • 2026A Grande FamíliaSeries • 2001NarcosSeries • 2015Narcos: MexicoSeries • 2018Tropical ParadiseSeries • 2007Civil WarMovie • 2024Puss in Boots: The Last WishMovie • 2022The Last HouseMovie • 2026Star Wars: Maul - Shadow LordSeries • 2026The Secret AgentMovie • 2025Mr. & Mrs. SmithSeries • 2024Once in a Blue MoonSeries • 2005The Gray ManMovie • 2022Shining GirlsSeries • 2022ElysiumMovie • 2013Dope ThiefSeries • 2025Elite SquadMovie • 2007Carga PesadaSeries • 2003JKSeries • 2006Elite Squad: The Enemy WithinMovie • 2010Wasp NetworkMovie • 2020Woman on TopMovie • 2000TrashMovie • 2014The Man from the FutureMovie • 2011