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Wagner Moura
Wagner Moura’s screen credits include Jason in The Last House and Spider in Elysium.
Born June 27, 1976 Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil4 movies on MoviHero
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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 portrayal of drug trafficker Pablo Escobar in the Netflix crime series Narcos, resulting in his first Golden Globe Award nomination. …
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Moura gained further recognition for his performances in the drama Sergio (2020), the animated film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), the action thriller Civil War (2024), and the miniseries Dope Thief (2025). For his performance as a former professor in the political thriller film The Secret Agent (2025), Moura became the first South American actor to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, the first Brazilian actor to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and the first Brazilian to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Moura has also expanded into directing, making his feature directorial debut with the political thriller Marighella (2019).
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- 2026Forgotten IslandFlaming Aswang Chef (voice)
- 2026Each Day in a Moment: 2025Self (uncredited)
- 2025The Secret AgentProducer · Marcelo Alves / Armando Solimões / Fernando Solimões
- 2024Fall RiskDavid
- 2024Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil WarSelf
- 2024Civil WarJoel
- 2023PABLO IS A POP STARPablo Escobar (Uncredited) (Archivo)
- 2022Puss in Boots: The Last WishWolf (voice)
- 2022De Quanta Terra Precisa o Homem?Self
- 2022The Gray ManLaszlo Sosa
- 2021My Uncle JoséJosé Sebastião (voice)
- 2021MarighellaDirector · Writer · Producer · (voice)
- 2020There's a Monster in My KitchenNarrator
- 2020Wasp NetworkRoque
- 2020SergioProducer · Sérgio Vieira de Mello
- 2018Into the AmazonCândido Rondon (voice)
- 2017The Magnificent 8Self
- 2017Life in GrayHimself
- 2016Exodus: Where I come from is disappearingnarrador
- 2015Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Carga Pesada: A Grande Viagem - O FilmePedrinho
- 2014TrashJosé Angelo
- 2014Rio, I Love YouGui
- 2014Futuro BeachDonato
- 2013Bald MountainProducer · Lindo Rico
- 2012Father’s ChairTheo Gadelha
- 2011The Man from the FutureZero
- 2011VIPsMarcelo
- 2010VIPs: Histórias Reais de um MentirosoSelf
- 2010Elite Squad: The Enemy WithinTenente-Coronel Nascimento
- 2008RomancePedro
- 2008BlackoutMarcelo
- 2007Elite SquadCapitão Nascimento
- 2007Ópera do MallandroProfessor/voz
- 2007Basic Sanitation, the MovieJoaquim
- 2007Ó Paí, Ó: Look at ThisBoca
- 2006The MachineApresentador da TV
- 2005Lower CityNaldinho
- 2005DesejoAtanásio
- 2004NinaCego
- 2004Miguel's DestinyJupará
- 2003The Middle of the WorldRomão
- 2003The Man of the YearSuel
- 2003CarandiruZico
- 2003God Is BrazilianEdvaltécio "Taoca"
- 2002The Three MariasJesuíno Cruz
- 2001Behind the SunMatheus
- 2000Woman on TopRafi
- 1998Rádio GogóActor
- 1995BorboletasActor
- AngicosPaulo Freire
- ArtSerge
- AscensoActor
- Flesh of the GodsRaoul
- Last Night at the LobsterActor · Director
- Say Her NameActor · Producer
- Spiritual WorldActor
- The OutsiderActor · Producer
- The Scent of the PitangaActor
- Unveiling: A Submissive HomelandWagner Moura
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