Alexander Skarsgård

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Role

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth

08/25/1976

Place of birth

Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Also known as

Alexander Skarsgard

Александер Скарсґард

Александер Скашгорд

אלכסנדר סקארסגארד

الكسندر سكارسجارد

الکساندر اسکاشگورد

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亞歷山大·斯卡斯加德

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Alexander Skarsgård

Biography

“When I step into a project, I need to feel that there's a challenge, something new, something fresh about it. That being said, I'm kind of attracted to characters with a darkness or a sadness that they carry with them.” Swedish actor known for his film and television roles. Skarsgård achieved international fame as vampire Eric Northman in the HBO series True Blood, a performance that earned him widespread recognition and a large fan base. In addition, Skarsgård has been involved in several notable projects. He played Perry Wright in the HBO miniseries Big Little Lies (2017-2025), for which he won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. He has also worked in films such as The Legend of Tarzan (2016), The Northman (2022) and Hold the Dark (2018). He comes from a family of actors. His father, Stellan Skarsgård, is a well-known actor, and his brothers, including Bill, Gustaf, and Valter Skarsgård, are also involved in the entertainment industry. His ability to handle both dramatic and physical roles has earned him recognition as a versatile and talented actor.

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