How old is Wagner Moura?

Wagner Moura is 49 years old (born June 27, 1976).

Is Wagner Moura still alive?

Yes, Wagner Moura is still alive as of 2026, aged 49.

What is Wagner Moura's real name?

Wagner Moura's full birth name is W. Moura.

Where is Wagner Moura from?

Wagner Moura is from Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil, Brazil.

What generation is Wagner Moura?

Wagner Moura is a Generation X, born in 1976.

Wagner Moura

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Born in Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil, Wagner Moura became one of South America's most celebrated Actors during the Generation X era.

Wagner Maniçoba de Moura (born June 27, 1976) is a Brazilian stage and screen actor, voice actor, and filmmaker. His accolades include the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Secret Agent (2025), as well as a Golden Globe nomination for portraying Pablo Escobar in Narcos, and an Annie Award nomination for his voice performance as Death in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). Widely renowned in Brazil for his performances in popular films and TV shows, he is also one of the most reputable Brazilian actors internationally.

"His role as Pablo Escobar in Netflix's Narcos marked a significant turning point in his international career, earning him a Golden Globe nomination." — About Wagner Moura

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Born

Years in career31 years active

June 27th, 1976

Birthplace

Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Brazil

Generation

Generation X

Career

31 years

Region

South America

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How Wagner Moura compares to other Actors

🎂Wagner Moura is 4 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Wagner Moura	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	49	53	-4 yrs
Career length	31 yrs	~35 yrs	-4 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Wagner Moura

Did you know?

Did you know that Wagner Moura, despite his convincing portrayal of Pablo Escobar, did not speak Spanish before taking on the role for Narcos?

5 Lesser-known facts

Wagner Moura was the lead singer of the Brazilian rock band Sua Mãe (Your Mother) for several years.
He initially pursued a degree in journalism at the Federal University of Bahia before fully committing to acting.
Moura is a vocal activist for social and political causes in Brazil, often speaking out against injustice.
His directorial debut was the 2019 biopic 'Marighella,' about a Brazilian communist revolutionary.
Moura learned to speak fluent Spanish from scratch for his iconic role as Pablo Escobar in Netflix's Narcos.

Career highlight

His role as Pablo Escobar in Netflix's Narcos marked a significant turning point in his international career, earning him a Golden Globe nomination. This complex portrayal showcased his versatility and brought him global recognition beyond Brazil.

Legacy

He is widely regarded as one of Brazil's most impactful and internationally respected actors, known for intense, transformative performances. Moura's work often tackles complex characters and social issues, leaving a lasting mark on both Brazilian and global cinema.