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Wagner Moura, born on June 27, 1976 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, is a film actor, television actor and stage actor. Wagner Moura is 50 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Federal University of Bahia. Awards on record include Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Actor.
My Take
Wagner Moura is one of those rare actors who makes you forget you're watching a performance — and his Pablo Escobar in Narcos is probably the most compelling argument I can make for that. The fact that he had to learn Spanish specifically for the role (he's Brazilian, Portuguese is his first language) and still delivered something so menacing and layered that he earned a Golden Globe for it? That's commitment on another level. Born in Salvador, Bahia — one of the most culturally rich, Afro-Brazilian cities in the country — he brought a lived-in intensity to everything he touches. His Cannes win for Elites Squad (Tropa de Elite) proved he wasn't just a prestige TV star but a serious film actor long before Netflix came calling. The Academy Award nomination for his direction of Sergio showed he's got a genuine filmmaker's eye too. Brazil doesn't get nearly enough credit for producing talent like this.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wagner Moura
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァグネル・モウラ
- Reading
- ゔぁぐねる・もうら
- Born
- June 27, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor / film director
2. Background
- University
- Federal University of Bahia
Awards & achievements
- Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Actor
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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 Wagner Moura born?
Born June 27, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Wagner Moura from?
Wagner Moura is from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
What does Wagner Moura do?
Wagner Moura works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor, film director.
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