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Wagner Moura

Wagner Moura

Actor · Born 1976-06-27 · Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil

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Biography

Wagner Maniçoba de Moura (/ˈvɑːɡnər ˈmɔːrə,ˈmoʊrə/ VAHG-nər MOR-ə, MOHR-ə; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvaɡneʁ mɐ̃niˈsɔbɐ dʒi ˈmowɾɐ]; born 27 June 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. 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 (2…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Elysium (2013) — Spider
  2. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — Wolf (voice)
  3. Civil War (2024) — Joel
  4. The Gray Man (2022) — Laszlo Sosa
  5. Narcos (2015) — Pablo Escobar
  6. Elite Squad (2007) — Capitão Nascimento
  7. Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) — Tenente-Coronel Nascimento
  8. Narcos: Mexico (2018) — Pablo Escobar
  9. The Secret Agent (2025) — Marcelo Alves / Armando Solimões / Fernando Solimões
  10. Trash (2014) — José Angelo
  11. The Daily Show (1996) — Self - Guest
  12. Carandiru (2003) — Zico
  13. Wasp Network (2020) — Roque
  14. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) — Other John
  15. The Man from the Future (2011) — Zero
  16. Sergio (2020) — Sérgio Vieira de Mello
  17. Woman on Top (2000) — Rafi
  18. Shining Girls (2022) — Dan Velazquez
  19. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Guest
  20. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord (2026) — Brander Lawson (voice)
  21. Ó Paí, Ó: Look at This (2007) — Boca
  22. God Is Brazilian (2003) — Edvaltécio "Taoca"
  23. Basic Sanitation, the Movie (2007) — Joaquim
  24. Marighella (2021) — (voice)
  25. Behind the Sun (2001) — Matheus
  26. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self - Guest
  27. Dope Thief (2025) — Manny Carvalho
  28. VIPs (2011) — Marcelo
  29. Lower City (2005) — Naldinho
  30. The Man of the Year (2003) — Suel
  31. Futuro Beach (2014) — Donato
  32. The Oscars (1953) — Self
  33. Chelsea (2016) — Self
  34. Bald Mountain (2013) — Lindo Rico
  35. The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) — Self
  36. Father’s Chair (2012) — Theo Gadelha
  37. Rio, I Love You (2014) — Gui (segment "Inútil Paisagem")
  38. The Middle of the World (2003) — Romão
  39. A Grande Família (2001) — Chicão
  40. VIPs: Histórias Reais de um Mentiroso (2010) — Self

Directed

  1. Narcos: Mexico (2018) — Director
  2. Marighella (2021) — Director
  3. Marighella (2023) — Director
  4. Last Night at the Lobster — Director