Travis Fimmel biography
Charming and charismatic, Travis Fimmel isn't exactly a rookie in the movie industry, but his real breakthrough came in 2013 when he landed the most successful role of his entire career – legendary Scandinavian hero Ragnar Lothbrok in the hit American series Vikings. After his groundbreaking performance, he suddenly became a highly sought-after actor and was invited to numerous serious projects on a big screen.
Early life and childhood
Travis was born on July 15, 1979, in a small provincial town near Echuca, Australia. Growing up, he wasn't much different from other country kids. Work on his parents' dairy farm was so demanding that young Travis had to sacrifice many things, including his education – coming from a family of hard workers, his future seemed set in stone.

Modeling and acting career
Travis moved to Los Angeles in 2000 and tried to make a living through a few part-time jobs while finding his footing in unfamiliar territory. Fimmel was working out at a gym when he was spotted by Matthew Anderson, a talent scout for a major modeling agency.





Breakout roles
By 2012, Travis Fimmel was an established model; he was regarded as the most in-demand male model in the world, constantly appearing in numerous TV shows and photo sessions with his yearly income reaching an unbelievable seven figures.

In May 2016 Travis Fimmel starred in the ambitious Duncan Jones movie Warcraft based on the Blizzard Entertainment gaming franchise. The actor was cast as Anduin Lothar, the military commander of human Alliance forces.
