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Public records list Diogo Morgado as a film actor, model and television actor. Born on January 17, 1981, Diogo Morgado is from Campo Grande, Lisbon, Portugal. That works out to 45 years old in 2026.
My Take
What fascinates me about Diogo Morgado is the gamble of his career-defining role. Playing Jesus in The Bible and Son of God is the kind of part that can either crown an actor or trap him forever, and he leaned straight into it. I admire performers who accept that weight rather than hiding from typecasting. Coming up as a model and now moving into directing, he strikes me as someone restless to control his own narrative rather than just inhabit one. Behind that polished Lisbon poise I sense real ambition, and I'm curious to see what he builds on the other side of the camera.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Diogo Morgado
- Name (Japanese)
- ディオゴ・モルガド
- Reading
- でぃおご・もるがど
- Born
- January 17, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Campo Grande, Lisbon, Portugal
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / model / television actor / film director
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/D_Morgado
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogo%20Morgado
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6512491
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Diogo Morgado born?
Born January 17, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Diogo Morgado from?
Diogo Morgado is from Campo Grande, Lisbon, Portugal.
What does Diogo Morgado do?
Diogo Morgado works as actor, film actor, model, television actor, film director.
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