Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Television actor, Actor, Film producer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Nationality
Citizenship
Sweden
Languages
English, Swedish
Spouses
My Skarsgård (1976-2007), Megan Everett (2009)
Children
8 children: Alexander Skarsgård, Bill Skarsgård, Eija Skarsgård, Gustaf Skarsgård, Kolbjörn Skarsgård, Ossian Skarsgård
Parents
Jan Skarsgård
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
Tier S -- 702,345 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 51 years (1974-2025)
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1951 -- First commercial computer (UNIVAC I) delivered; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Notable
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
55
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Filmography (50)
Sentimental Value
Gustav Borg
The Kingdom
TV Series
Thor: Love and Thunder
Selvig
Andor
TV Series
Dune
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
The Ape Star
Tord Fjordmark (voice)
Chernobyl
Boris Shcherbina
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Bill Anderson / Kurt Anderson
Return to Montauk
Film
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Erik Selvig
AWARDS (10)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2026
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2026
WON
B
CineMerit Award
2025
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
2020
WON
Biography
Stellan Skarsgård (born June 13, 1951) is a Swedish actor, known internationally for The Hunt for Red October and Good Will Hunting, as well as his supporting roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Mamma Mia!, and Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchises.
Skarsgård is particularly associated with director Lars von Trier and has appeared in six of the Danish auteur's features: The Kingdom, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac.
Connections (11)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Stellan Skarsgård?
Stellan Skarsgård is 74 years old, born on .
Where was Stellan Skarsgård born?
Stellan Skarsgård was born in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden.
What movies or shows has Stellan Skarsgård been in?
Stellan Skarsgård has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Sentimental Value (2025), The Kingdom (2025), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Andor (2022), Dune (2021).
What is Stellan Skarsgård known for?
Stellan Skarsgård is primarily known as an actor. Stellan Skarsgård (born June 13, 1951) is a Swedish actor, known internationally for The Hunt for Red October and Good Will Hunting, as well as…
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