Wagner Moura

Wagner Moura

49 · Born: Jun 27, 1976

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJun 27, 1976 Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil
Parents
  • José Moura
  • Alderiva Moura
Relatives
  • Lediane Moura (Sibling)

Biography

Moura was born in the vibrant city of Salvador, situated in the picturesque Northeast Region of Brazil, but spent his formative years in the quaint town of Rodelas, Bahia, surrounded by the lush landscape and warm culture of the region. His mother, Alderiva, was a devoted housewife, dedicating herself to the upbringing of her children, while his father, José Moura, proudly served as a Sergeant in the Brazilian Air Force, instilling in Moura the values of discipline and dedication.

As Moura entered his teenage years, he made the significant move with his family to the bustling city of Salvador, Bahia, at the tender age of 13, marking a pivotal moment in his life that would shape his future endeavors.

Career

2025
Dope Thief
Dope Thief as Manny Carvalho
2024
Fall Risk
Fall Risk as David
2022
The Gray Man
The Gray Man as Laszlo Sosa
Shining Girls
Shining Girls as Dan Velazquez
2021
Marighella
Marighella as (voice)
2020
Sergio
Sergio as Sérgio Vieira de Mello
2018
American Experience
American Experience as Cândido Rondon (voice)
Narcos
Narcos as Pablo Escobar
2014
Trash
Trash as José Angelo
Rio, I Love You
Rio, I Love You as Gui (segment "Inútil Paisagem")
2013
Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain as Lindo Rico
Elysium
Elysium as Spider
2012
Father's Chair
Father's Chair as Theo Gadelha
VIPs
VIPs as Marcelo
2010
Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within
Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within as Tenente-Coronel Nascimento
2007
Elite Squad
Elite Squad as Capitão Nascimento
2005
Lower City
Lower City as Naldinho
Deus é Brasileiro
Deus é Brasileiro as Edvaltécio "Taoca"
2001
2000
2021
Marighella
Marighella as Director, Writer