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