Who is Alexander Skarsgård?

Alexander Skarsgård is Swedish actor.

When was Alexander Skarsgård born?

Alexander Skarsgård was born in 1976.

What is Alexander Skarsgård known for?

Alexander Skarsgård is primarily known as a(n) film director, screenwriter, television actor, actor, film actor.

Who is Alexander Skarsgård married to?

Alexander Skarsgård is connected to: Kate Bosworth, Evan Rachel Wood, Alexa Chung.

Alexander Skarsgård

Swedish actor

Born:August 25, 1976

Age:50

Zodiac Sign:Virgo

Born in:Vällingby församling, Sweden

Languages:English, Swedish

Film Director Screenwriter Television Actor Actor Film Actor

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Famous For

Notable Work

SuccessionBig Little LiesThe NorthmanMurderbot

Movies & TV

True BloodMelancholiaGodzilla vs. KongThe Legend of TarzanZoolander

Songs & Albums

Score

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (2017)Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series (2009)Golden Globe Awards

Alexander Skarsgård

Swedish actor

Biography

Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård (born 25 August 1976) is a Swedish actor. A son of actor Stellan Skarsgård, he began acting at the age of seven but quit at thirteen. After serving in the Swedish Navy, Skarsgård returned to acting and gained his first role in the American comedy film Zoolander (2001). He played Brad Colbert in the miniseries Generation Kill (2008) and had his international breakthrough portraying vampire Eric Northman in the television series True Blood (2008–2014). After appearing in films such as Melancholia (2011), Battleship (2012) and The Legend of Tarzan (2016), Skarsgård starred in the drama series Big Little Lies (2017–2019) as an abusive husband, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. He went on to appear in the films Long Shot (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Passing (2021), The Northman (2022), which he also produced, Infinity Pool (2023), and Pillion (2025). He also played Randall Flagg in the miniseries The Stand (2020–2021) and tech mogul Lukas Matsson in the drama series Succession (2021–2023), for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He currently stars in the science-fiction comedy series Murderbot (2025–present).

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Photos

Alexander Skarsgård at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival

Alexander Skarsgård, actor, and Harry Lighton, director, at the 63rd New York Film Festival in 2025 for the film Pillion

Alexander Skarsgård, actor, Harry Lighton, director, and Emma Norton, producer, at the 63rd New York Film Festival in 2025 for the film Pillion

Alexander Skarsgård, actor, and Harry Lighton, director, at the 63rd New York Film Festival in 2025 for the film Pillion

Alexander Skarsgard and Brooklyn Decker speaking at the 2012 WonderCon in Anaheim, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Alexander Skarsgard & Kristin Bauer van Straten speaking at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.