Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 13/06/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Gothenburg, Sweden |
Latest News about Stellan Skarsgård
16/03/2026
Sentimental Value won the Oscar for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards, becoming the first Norwegian film to win the category. Stellan Skarsgård starred in the film as a film director, contributing to its acclaimed awards season and international profile.
11/01/2026
Stellan Skarsgård won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Male Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance in Sentimental Value. The award recognized his role as film director Gustav Borg and added another major international honor to the film's 2025-2026 awards run.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Stellan John Skarsgård |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" (191 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Dramatens elevskola, Stockholm, Sweden (1972-1975) |
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Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Atheist |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Jan Skarsgård |
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| Mother | Gudrun Skarsgård (née Larsson) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Stellan Skarsgård experienced a childhood marked by frequent relocations across various Swedish towns. | |
| 2. He began his acting career early, accumulating extensive experience by the age of 21 across theater, television, and film. | |
| 3. Skarsgård has participated in several short films including titles like 'Åttonde budet' (1973) and 'To Kill a Child' (2003). | |
| 4. He played 'Sven' in the 1982 film 'The Simple-Minded Murderer'. | |
| 5. His television credits include series such as 'Farmor och vår herre' (1983) and 'Andor' (2022-2025). | |
| 6. Skarsgård also took on the role of 'Gustav' in 'Jim & Piraterna Blom' (1987), where he served as both actor and writer. | |
| 7. He is known for notable roles in films like 'Insomnia' (1997) and 'The Avengers' (2012). | |
| 8. In the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series, he portrayed 'Bootstrap Bill Turner' in 'Dead Man’s Chest' and 'At World's End'. | |
| 9. He has provided his voice for animated films such as 'Metropia' (2009) and 'Gordon & Paddy' (2017). | |
| 10. Skarsgård contributed as both an actor and an executive producer for films including 'King of Devil’s Island' (2010) and 'In Order of Disappearance' (2014). |