Wagner Moura

Actor, Filmmaker, Voice Actor

Brazilian Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Filmmaker, Voice Actor
NationalityBrazilian
Date of Birth27/06/1976
Age49 years
BirthplaceSalvador, Bahia, Brazil

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameWagner Maniçoba de Moura
ReligionSantería

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorMedium Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityFederal University of Bahia, Brazil
DegreeA degree in Journalism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
PartnerSandra Delgado (photographer) (2001 - Present)

Family

FatherJosé Moura (Sergeant in the Brazilian Air Force)
MotherAlderiva Moura (Homemaker)
SiblingsSister - Lediane Moura (younger, pediatrician)
SpouseSandra Delgado (photographer) (married 2014)
Children3 Sons - Bem Moura (oldest), Salvador Moura, José Moura (youngest)

Career

Debut
TVCarga Pesada (2003) as 'Pedrinho'
FilmWoman on Top (2000) as 'Rafi'
Directorial Ventures
FilmMarighella (2019)
Notable Filmography
  • Woman on Top (2000) as 'Rafi'
  • God Is Brazilian (2003) as 'Taoca'
  • Elite Squad (2007) as 'Nascimento'
  • Narcos (2015-2016) as 'Pablo Escobar'
  • The Secret Agent (2025) as 'Armando/Marcelo Alves'
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) as 'John Smith's agent'
  • Elite Squad (2007) as 'Captain Nascimento'
  • The Secret Agent (2025) as 'Marcelo Alves'
Awards and Honors
  • Breakout Performance award for 'Abismo de Rosas' at Braskem Theater Awards (1997)
  • Best Actor award for 'The Three Marias' at Cine Ceará - Ibero-american Film Festival (2002)
  • Best Actor at various film and television festivals throughout his career, leading up to Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards (2026)
  • Best Actor award for The Secret Agent at Cannes Film Festival (2025)
  • Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro for Best Actor for Elite Squad 2 (2010)
  • Best Brazilian Feature and Best Brazilian Director (audience and critics' choice) for Marighella at Festival Sesc Melhores Filmes (2022)
  • Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for The Secret Agent (2025)
  • New York Film Critics Circle for Best Actor for The Secret Agent (2025)

Style Quotient

Car CollectionVolkswagen Beetle 1969
Net Worth$10 million (as of 2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Wagner Moura was born in Salvador, Brazil, and spent much of his childhood in Rodelas.
2. Growing up, he frequently moved due to his father's military career.
3. He was introduced to acting by a schoolmate who had a passion for the arts.
4. During his teenage years in Bahia, he became friends with actor Lázaro Ramos.
5. Wagner trained in acting during his teenage years and began professional theatre work in 1996.
6. He formed a band named 'Sua Mãe' while studying at university, initially as a 'The Cure' cover band.
7. After graduating, he worked briefly in public relations for local actors before returning to his acting aspirations.
8. Despite a background in journalism, acting remained his primary focus.
9. His breakthrough role in theatre came with the play 'A Máquina' which gained critical acclaim.
10. He has also voiced characters in animated films such as 'Meu Tio José' and 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'.
11. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and practices Transcendental Meditation.
12. He directed two episodes of Narcos: Mexico season 3.
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