15 Actors who, you’ll be surprised to know, are trained in martial arts

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8) Viggo Mortensen

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The travel-weary ranger from the north, Aragorn was not just good with folklore, he was crafty with a sword in his hand. While his character got the training from the elves, Viggo Mortensen got himself prepared for the role under legendary stunt choreographer Bob Anderson. He trained in sword fighting and horseback combat which is well reflected throughout the epic trilogy. Beyond Middle-earth, his preparation for Eastern Promises included learning hand-to-hand combat styles and honing his precision.