Wagner Moura
Biography
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. 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Wagner Moura, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
The Daily Show
1996
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Democracy Now!
2001
Golden Globe Awards
1944
Forgotten Island
2026
A Grande Família
2001
Narcos
2015
Tropical Paradise
2007
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
2022
Filmography
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest · 2014
The Daily Show
as Self - Guest · 1996
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self · 2019
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest · 2003
Democracy Now!
as Self · 2001
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee · 1944
Forgotten Island
as Flaming Aswang Chef (voice) · 2026
A Grande Família
as Chicão · 2001
Narcos
as Pablo Escobar · 2015
Tropical Paradise
as Olavo Novaes · 2007
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self · 2015
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
as Wolf (voice) · 2022
Chelsea
as Self · 2016
Narcos: Mexico
as Pablo Escobar · 2018
The Last House
as Jason · 2026
Civil War
as Joel · 2024
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
as Brander Lawson (voice) · 2026
Once in a Blue Moon
as Gustavo Bogari Prado · 2005
The Oscars
as Self · 1953
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
as Other John · 2024
The Gray Man
as Laszlo Sosa · 2022
The Secret Agent
as Marcelo Alves / Armando Solimões / Fernando Solimões · 2025
Dope Thief
as Manny Carvalho · 2025
Shining Girls
as Dan Velazquez · 2022
JK
as Juscelino Kubitschek (jovem) · 2006
The Men in Blazers Show
as Self · 2014
Elite Squad
as Capitão Nascimento · 2007
Elysium
as Spider · 2013
Carga Pesada
as Pedrinho · 2003
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
as Tenente-Coronel Nascimento · 2010
Wasp Network
as Roque · 2020
Trash
as José Angelo · 2014
Sound & Fury
as Self · 2009
Woman on Top
as Rafi · 2000
Sexo Frágil
as Edu / Magali · 2003
Carandiru
as Zico · 2003
Cena Aberta
as Olímpico · 2003
Cena Aberta
· 2003
A Menina Sem Qualidades
as Alex's Father · 2013
Rio, I Love You
as Gui · 2014
Untitled Ocean's Prequel
· 2027
The Man from the Future
as Zero · 2011
Sergio
as Sérgio Vieira de Mello · 2020
Serra Pelada: A Saga do Ouro
as Lindo Rico · 2014
Bebel e Olavo de Paraíso Tropical
as Olavo · 2026
Lower City
as Naldinho · 2005
Spiritual World
VIPs
as Marcelo · 2011
Marighella
as (voice) · 2021
Nina
as Cego · 2004
The Man of the Year
as Suel · 2003
Fall Risk
as David · 2024
Basic Sanitation, the Movie
as Joaquim · 2007
My Uncle José
as José Sebastião (voice) · 2021
Futuro Beach
as Donato · 2014
Flesh of the Gods
as Raoul
Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War
as Self · 2024
There's a Monster in My Kitchen
as Narrator · 2020
Angicos
as Paulo Freire
The Middle of the World
as Romão · 2003
Father’s Chair
as Theo Gadelha · 2012
Behind the Sun
as Matheus · 2001
The Scent of the Pitanga
Last Night at the Lobster
The Magnificent 8
as Self · 2017
The Outsider
Ó Paí, Ó: Look at This
as Boca · 2007
Romance
as Pedro · 2008
Art
as Serge
Ascenso
God Is Brazilian
as Edvaltécio "Taoca" · 2003
Exodus: Where I come from is disappearing
as narrador · 2016
Bald Mountain
as Lindo Rico · 2013
The Last Day
as Peter · 2026
Into the Amazon
as Cândido Rondon (voice) · 2018
Ópera do Mallandro
as Professor/voz · 2007
Borboletas
· 1995
Miguel's Destiny
as Jupará · 2004
VIPs: Histórias Reais de um Mentiroso
as Self · 2010
Desejo
as Atanásio · 2005
De Quanta Terra Precisa o Homem?
as Self · 2022
The Machine
as Apresentador da TV · 2006
The Three Marias
as Jesuíno Cruz · 2002
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Carga Pesada: A Grande Viagem - O Filme
as Pedrinho · 2015
Say Her Name
PABLO IS A POP STAR
as Pablo Escobar (Uncredited) (Archivo) · 2023
Rádio Gogó
· 1998
Life in Gray
as Himself · 2017
Blackout
as Marcelo · 2008