Who is Viggo Tarasov in John Wick?

Russian crime lord and former employer of John Wick.

Who plays Viggo Tarasov in John Wick?

Viggo Tarasov is played by Michael Nyqvist.

Viggo Tarasov's abilities include criminal networking, strategic command, firearms, negotiation, intimidation.

Viggo Tarasov has 6 mapped relationships in John Wick. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Criminal networking, Strategic command, Firearms, Negotiation, Intimidation

Viggo Tarasov — Family Son — Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen)
Father-son dynamic central to the conflict's origin and escalation.
Viggo Tarasov — Professional Former Employer — John Wick (Keanu Reeves)
Past boss-employee relationship defining John's criminal reputation and retirement.
Viggo Tarasov — Professional Employer — Ms. Perkins (Adrianne Palicki)
Crime lord contracts a top-tier assassin for a high-stakes hit.
Viggo Tarasov — Professional Employer — Marcus (Willem Dafoe)
Hires a legendary assassin to eliminate John Wick.
Viggo Tarasov — Power Boss — Kirill (Daniel Bernhardt)
Loyal right-hand man carrying out the crime lord's orders.
Viggo Tarasov — Social Underworld Peer — Winston (Ian McShane)
Coexist within the same criminal ecosystem without direct hostility.