Diogo Morgado

Diogo Morgado

2014
Born Diogo Miguel Morgado Soares
January 17, 1981
Campo Grande, Lisbon, Portugal
Nationality Portuguese
Occupation Actor
Model
Children 1

Diogo Miguel Morgado Soares (born January 17, 1981) is a Portuguese actor and former model. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the hit History Channel epic mini-series The Bible and in the film Son of God.[1]

Career

Diogo Morgado stars as "The Man" in the CW Network's drama series, "The Messengers." But Morgado is perhaps best known in the United States for his portrayal of "Jesus" in 20th Century Fox's feature film "Son of God" (for which he received an Imagen Award nomination) and in History Channel's Emmy nominated miniseries, "The Bible," which was the highest rated cable show of 2013. Morgado also appeared on the hit ABC drama, "Revenge" as "Dr. Jorge Velez."

Already a household name in his native Portugal and one of GQ's "Men of the Year," Morgado's career spans top television, film and stage productions, including a lead role in the #1 rated Portuguese television series and International Emmy winner "Laços de Sangue." Morgado began his career at the age of fifteen when he joined the cast of top rated television series "Terra Mãe" (1998), "Diário de Maria" (1998), followed by "A Lenda da Garça" (2000) and "A Febre do Ouro Negro" (2000). His performance as "Miguel" in the 2000 telefilm "Amo-Te, Teresa" earned Morgado high regard as one of the most promising actors of his generation and the TV movie is still one of the highest rated ever in Portugal. Morgado has worked consistently in Portuguese television with over 15 series regular roles, many with the distinguished SIC network. Morgado's film credits include a noteworthy performance in the title role of Portuguese dictator Antonio De Oliveira Salazar in the hit feature film "A Vida Privada De Salazar." Morgado was also able to showcase his comedic chops in "O Crime do Padre Amaro," which received international attention from directors all over the world. Morgado is also a passionate theater actor and had lead roles in prestigious plays such as David Hare's"Skylight" and Peter Shaffer's "The Royal Hunt to the Sun."

Beyond Portugal, Morgado has had lead roles in a few international films like Spain's "Dos Rivales Casi Iguales" and "Star Crossed," and Brazil's "Revelação" and "The Jungle." Morgado has also wrapped leading roles in two independent films in the U.S. -- the gritty urban drama "Red Butterfly" and the action-filled adrenaline film "Born to Race: Fast Track." Morgado was recently seen on Portuguese television as "Eduardo" in the SIC series "Sol de Inverno." He also starred in the recent Portuguese comedy film, "Virados do Avesso," which debuted at the top of the Portuguese box office.

Morgado splits his time between Los Angeles and his native Portugal.

Personal life

Morgado was born in Campo Grande, Lisbon, Portugal. He has a son named Santiago.

In addition to his native Portuguese, Morgado is also fluent in Spanish and English.

Partial filmography

Films (United States)

Recent Films (Portugal)

Television (United States)

Television (Portugal)

Television movies (Portugal)

Miniseries and series (Portugal)

  • A Mulher do Senhor Ministro (1997)
  • Diário de Maria (1998)
  • A Hora da Liberdade (1999) as Teixeira
  • Médico de Família (1 episode, 2000)
  • A Febre do Ouro Negro (2000) as Bob
  • Amo-te, Teresa (2000) as Miguel
  • Jornalistas (1 episode, 2000) as Bruno
  • Estação da Minha Vida (2001) as Raul
  • Teorema de Pitágoras (2001) as Roberto
  • O Quinto dos Infernos (2002) as D. Pedro
  • Os Malucos do Riso (2003–2005) as various roles
  • O Prédio do Vasco (2004) as doctor
  • Inspector Max (2 episodes 2004–2005) as Miguel/Rui Leão
  • Maré Alta (19 episodes, 2004–2005) as ship passenger
  • O Diário de Sofia (2005)
  • Malucos e Filhos (2005) as various roles
  • Malucos na Praia (2005) as various roles
  • Os Malucos nas Arábias (2005) as various roles
  • Uma Aventura (3 episodes, 2007) as Jaime
  • Acredita, Estou Possuído! (2007) as Jorge
  • Malucos no Hospital (2008) as various roles
  • Podia Acabar o Mundo (2008) as Rodrigo Louro
  • Revelação (2 episodes, 2008) as Antonio
  • 7 Vidas (1 episode 2009) as Adamo
  • A Vida Privada de Salazar (2 episodes, 2009) as Oliveira Salazar
  • Novos Malucos do Riso (2009) as various roles
  • Tempo Final (1 episode, 2011) as Pedro

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2000 A Noiva Eduardo Debut film
2002 The Forest Alberto
2005 O Crime do Padre Amaro Libaninho
2005 Dos Rivales Casi Iguales Vincente
2007 The Italian Writer Joseph
2009 Star Crossed Hugo Perira
2010 Mami Blue Pancho
2011 A Parideira Cameo
2011 Rosa Sangue Cameo
2012 A Teia de Gelo Jorge Theatrical released
2013 Born to Race: Fast Track Enzo Lauricello
2013 Red Butterfly Antonio Vega Jr.
2013 Frozen (Portuguese Version) Kristoff
2014 Son of God Jesus Christ Hollywood Feature film, Worldwide release

References

  1. ↑ Hines, Ree (25 February 2014). "Bible, Son of God star Diogo Morgado 'freaked out' about playing Jesus". Today. Today. Retrieved 2 February 2015.

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