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English, Swedish
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♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Ἀλέξανδρος)
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Alexander Skarsgård: Swedish actor.
Born (age 49).
Alexander Skarsgård has 30 credits in our database.
The name Alexander means greek for "Defending men".
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Filmography (30)
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Biography
Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård (Swedish: [alɛkˈsǎnːdɛr ˈskɑ̌ːʂɡoːɖ] ; 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.
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How old is Alexander Skarsgård?
Alexander Skarsgård is 49 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Alexander Skarsgård been in?
Alexander Skarsgård has 30 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Moment (2026), Wicker (2026), The Kingdom (2025), Eric Larue (2025), Murderbot (2025).
Where can I find more information about Alexander Skarsgård?
You can find more about Alexander Skarsgård on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
