Travis Fimmel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Travis Fimmel born?July 15, 1979
2. Where was Travis Fimmel born?Echuca, Victoria, Australia
3. What is the breakout role?Ragnar Lothbrok in Vikings (2013-2017)
4. What is the recent roles?Marcus in Raised by Wolves, Desmond Hart in Dune: Prophecy
5. Who is Travis Fimmel?Travis Fimmel is an Australian actor famous for playing the Viking warrior Ragnar Lothbrok in the TV series Vikings, as well as roles in Raised by Wolves and Dune: Prophecy.
6. What role did he play in the show Vikings?He played Ragnar Lothbrok, a farmer who becomes a powerful king and explorer in the Viking saga.

Norse Sagas: Epic medieval narratives originating from medieval Iceland and Norway, detailing heroic deeds and mythological events.
Science Fiction Genre: A genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space exploration, and extraterrestrial life.
Character Archetype: A recurring symbol or motif that represents a universal human experience or personality type within storytelling.