Swedish actor (born 1951)
Stellan Skarsgård
Skarsgård in 2017
Born Stellan John Skarsgård
[ 1] (1951-06-13 ) 13 June 1951 (age 73) [ 1] Occupation Actor Years active 1968–present Spouses Children 8, includingAlexander ,Gustaf ,Bill andValter
Stellan John Skarsgård (/ˈ s t ɛ l ə n ˈ s k ɑːr s ɡ ɑːr d Swedish: [ˈstɛ̂lːan ⓘ Lars von Trier , appearing inBreaking the Waves Dancer in the Dark Dogville Melancholia Nymphomaniac The Unbearable Lightness of Being The Hunt for Red October Good Will Hunting Ronin King Arthur
Skarsgård has since starred in blockbusters such asPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Mamma Mia! Angels and Demons David Fincher 's thrillerThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Erik Selvig in fiveMarvel Cinematic Universe films, starting withThor Baron Harkonnen inDenis Villeneuve 's two-partDune Dune Dune: Part Two
He is also known for his work in television portrayingBoris Shcherbina in theHBO miniseriesChernobyl Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and a nomination for thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie , and Luthen Rael in theStar Wars political spy thriller seriesAndor
Early life Skarsgård was born inGothenburg , the son of Gudrun (née Larsson; born 1930) and Jan Skarsgård (1920–1998).[ 2] Helsingborg ,Totebo ,Kalmar ,Marielund , andUppsala .[ 3]
Acting career Skarsgård in 2009 Skarsgård started his acting career early; and, by the age of 21, his experience in film, TV and stage was considerable.[ 4] Bombi Bitt ) and films. Of Skarsgård's work inSwedish film , he is known forGood Evening, Mr. Wallenberg Swedish diplomatRaoul Wallenberg , who worked to saveHolocaust victims.[ 5]
Skarsgård is particularly associated with directorLars von Trier and has appeared in six of the Danishauteur 's features:The Kingdom Breaking the Waves Dancer in the Dark Dogville Melancholia Nymphomaniac Norwegian directorHans Petter Moland , who has directed the actor inZero Kelvin Aberdeen In Order of Disappearance A Somewhat Gentle Man [ 6] Scandinavian work that he is known for is the 1997 Norwegian filmInsomnia [ 7]
Skarsgård's first American film was the 1985 filmNoon Wine , directed by Michael Fields, in which Skarsgård played a mentally disturbed immigrant farmhand being chased by a bounty hunter. He acted oppositeFred Ward , who portrayed the farmer.[ 5] The Hunt for Red October
Primarily a character actor,[ 8] Demi Moore 's two love interests inPassion of Mind Alain Berliner . Skarsgård appeared as a guest star onEntourage Smokejumpers , who is hostile to the main characterVincent Chase .[ 9] Bootstrap Bill Turner in bothPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Universal Pictures 'Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Skarsgård played Dr. Erik Selvig in the 2011 filmThor Thor: The Dark World Thor: Love and Thunder [ 10] The Avengers Avengers: Age of Ultron Thor directorKenneth Branagh for the 2015 live-action adaptation of Disney'sCinderella The Grand Duke .[ 11] Vladimir Harkonnen inDenis Villeneuve 'sDune [ 12] Gustaf Skarsgård in the Swedish psychological thrillerWhat Remains (2022).
Skarsgård has appeared in music videos alongside fellow Swedes. He was inEva Dahlgren 's "Vem tänder stjärnorna" (Who Lights the Stars) in 1991[ 13] Lykke Li 's 2011 music video, "Sadness Is a Blessing".[ 14]
Personal life In April 1975, Skarsgård married Swedish doctor, My (born 1956).[ 15] Alexander (born 1976),Gustaf (born 1980), Sam (born 1982),Bill (born 1990), Eija (born 1992), andValter (born 1995). Alexander, Gustaf, Bill, and Valter are also actors, while Eija was a model for a few years.[ 16] [ 17] [ 18] [ 19] vasectomy because he felt that eight children was enough.[ 20] [ 21] [ 22] [ 23]
Religious beliefs Skarsgård was brought up byhumanist , atheist[ 24] [ 25] September 11 attacks , Skarsgård set out to read theBible and theQuran , both of which he condemns as violent.[ 25] Swedish educational system .[ 25] [ 25]
In 2009, Skarsgård, along with other non-religious artists, authors, and entrepreneurs includingChrister Sturmark ,Björn Ulvaeus , andChrister Fuglesang , wrote an article inDagens Nyheter secularity .[ 26] UN for itsstance on blasphemy laws .[ 26]
Political views Skarsgård has voiced support forSwedish tax policies , and for a high income tax rate for high earners.[ 1]
Skarsgård is avowedly anti-nationalist.[ 1]
Filmography
Film
Television Year Title Role Notes 1968 Bombi Bitt och jag Bombi Bitt 5 episodes 1972 Magnetisören Soldier Television film 1981 Skärp dig, älskling Georg Episode: "Tack för igår" Babels hus Dr. Mattsson Episode: "Del 4" Olsson per sekund eller Det finns ingen anledning till oro The tardy one Television film 1983 Farmor och vår herre Nathan 2 episodes Hustruskolan Horace Television film 1985 Den tragiska historien om Hamlet – Prins av Danmark Hamlet Television film August Strindberg: Ett liv Verner von Heidenstam 2 episodes 1989 The Wild Duck Gregers Werle 3 episodes Förhöret Carl Hamilton Television film 1990 S*M*A*S*H Statssekreteraren Episode: "Wow, håll käften! " Parker Kane Nathan Van Adams Television film 1994 Rapport till himlen Gary 4 episodes 1997 The Kingdom II Stig Helmer's advokat Episode: "Gargantua" 2000 Harlan County War Warren Jakopovich Television film 2001 D-dag – Den færdige film Lise's Mand Television film 2003 Helen of Troy Theseus Television film 2008 Masterpiece Contemporary Baumgarten Episode: "God on Trial " Entourage Verner Vollstedt 3 episodes 2010 Arn Birger Brosa 6 episodes 2012 Rouge Brésil Villegagnon 4 episodes Playhouse Presents The Man Episode: "The Man" 2014 Quarry The Broker Unaired pilot 2015 River John River 6 episodes 2019 Chernobyl Boris Shcherbina 5 episodes 2020 The Simpsons Himself Voice; episode: "Podcast News " 2022–2025 Andor Luthen Rael Main role
Awards and nominations
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