Age, Biography, and Wiki
Alexander Skarsgård was born on August 25, 1976, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is the son of actor Stellan Skarsgård and has a rich family background in the entertainment industry. Skarsgård began acting at the age of seven but took a break at thirteen. He eventually pursued a career in acting, initially in Sweden before moving to Hollywood.
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| Date of Birth | 25 August 1976 |
| Age | 48 Years |
| Birth Place | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | Sweden |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Alexander Skarsgård stands at approximately 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall, making him one of the taller actors in Hollywood. However, specific details about his weight and other measurements are not widely published.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Alexander Skarsgård has kept his personal life relatively private. He has been linked to several celebrities over the years but does not openly discuss his current relationship status.
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. He went on to appear in the films Long Shot (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Passing (2021), The Northman (2022), which he also produced, and Infinity Pool (2023). He also played Randall Flagg in the miniseries The Stand (2020–2021) and tech mogul Lukas Matsson in the drama series Succession (2021–2023), for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In 2025, he stars in a sci-fi comedy series Murderbot.
He is the eldest son of actor Stellan Skarsgård and physician My Skarsgård. His parents are divorced. He has five younger siblings: Gustaf, Sam, Bill, Eija and Valter, and two half-brothers from his father's second wife, Megan Everett. Gustaf, Bill and Valter are also actors.
A friend of his father, a director, gave Skarsgård his first film role when he was seven years old, playing Kalle Nubb in Åke and His World (Åke och hans värld). In 1989, his lead role in the Swedish television production Hunden som log (The Dog That Smiled) earned him praise and brought him to prominence in Sweden at age 13. Uncomfortable with the fame, he quit acting at that same age.
In 2011, Skarsgård starred in Melancholia, a film directed by Lars von Trier. He portrayed a newlywed alongside Kirsten Dunst as his wife in the film, which premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and also co-stars his father. That same year, he appeared in Straw Dogs, a remake of the 1971 film of the same name, as Charlie Venner. The remake's director, Rod Lurie, transferred the small town setting from Cornwall to Mississippi and described Venner as "an ex-football star gone to seed". The film co-starred James Marsden and Kate Bosworth, and was released 16 September 2011.
In 2012, Skarsgård appeared alongside Taylor Kitsch and Rihanna in Peter Berg's Battleship, an adaptation of the Hasbro game of the same name. Negatively reviewed by critics, the film had a dismal performance at the box office. He also appeared alongside Julianne Moore and Steve Coogan in Scott McGehee and David Siegel's film What Maisie Knew, an adaptation of the Henry James novel of the same name. He was also part of the ensemble cast in Henry Alex Rubin's thriller Disconnect, playing opposite Paula Patton. Skarsgård starred alongside Brit Marling and Elliot Page in Zal Batmanglij's 2013 film The East. He appeared in the film The Diary of a Teenage Girl as a man who begins an affair with his girlfriend's underage daughter. It was released in August 2015. In addition to being intentional about finding nuances in the character's predatory quality, Skarsgård admitted his excitement about playing the role "without justifying or condoning" his behavior. He starred in the 2016 film The Legend of Tarzan, portraying the title character, opposite Margot Robbie as Jane. Skarsgård worked out for 7 months to prepare for the part. The film did not generate success at the box office. It received mixed reviews, with Skarsgård's performance garnering praise. He next portrayed a deviant policeman in the black comedy film War on Everyone, which was released that same year.
From 2017 to 2019, Skarsgård starred in the drama series Big Little Lies as Perry Wright, an abusive husband to Nicole Kidman's character, Celeste. He described his character as violent due to internal conflicts involving his insecurities about needing his wife. The series earned universal acclaim. Reviewing the first-season finale, The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg found Skarsgård's performance "utterly chilling". Skarsgård won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie in 2017 for the role. He starred in the science fiction film Mute as a silent bartender in a futuristic society, which was released in February 2018. Later that year, he starred as a secretive man in The Little Drummer Girl, a miniseries that chronicles political violence in Europe in 1979. It received positive reviews. In 2019, he portrayed a sensitive German architect in The Aftermath, a film set in 1946 post-war Hamburg. He appeared in the romantic-comedy Long Shot as the prime minister of Canada. Critics were fond of the film, with The Guardian's Kristy Puchko commending Skarsgård in the minor role and how he "makes a meal out of it". Released in May 2019, it had an unsuccessful commercial performance.
Skarsgård was the Ambassador for the American team for a Walking With The Wounded fundraising event for wounded soldiers. He trekked to the South Pole against Team UK (Prince Harry, Ambassador) and Team Canada/Australia (actor Dominic West, Ambassador). A few days into the trek, it was decided that the competition part would be cancelled due to hazardous terrain and weather conditions, so the teams combined forces and continued together, and all three successfully reached the South Pole on 13 December 2013. Skarsgård is in a relationship with Swedish actress Tuva Novotny, and in 2022 the couple had their first child together.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Alexander Skarsgård's net worth is estimated to be around $14 million. His significant earnings come from his roles in popular series like "True Blood," where he earned a salary of $275,000 per episode. His work in films such as "The Legend of Tarzan" and "Godzilla vs. Kong" has also contributed to his net worth.
Career, Business, and Investments
Alexander Skarsgård has had a successful acting career with over 60 acting credits. He is best known for his roles in:
- "True Blood" (2008–2014): He played Eric Northman, a charismatic vampire.
- "Big Little Lies" (2017–2019): His portrayal of Perry Wright earned him several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
- "Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021): He played a key role in this blockbuster film.
- "The Northman" (2022): Skarsgård starred as a Nordic prince and was also an executive producer for the film. In addition to acting, Skarsgård has ventured into writing and directing, co-writing and co-directing the short film "Att döda ett barn" ("To Kill a Child") in 2003.
At age 19, Skarsgård applied to perform his national service. He served in the Swedish Navy's SäkJakt ("protect and hunt") unit that dealt with anti-sabotage and anti-terrorism in the Stockholm archipelago, for 18 months. After completing his service in 1996, he left Sweden and attended Leeds Metropolitan University in England for six months. He enrolled to study English but admits he did not study much and "had a blast" instead. While there, he considered pursuing an architecture career, but chose acting instead. In 1997, he enrolled in a theatre course at Marymount Manhattan College and moved to New York City. He returned to Stockholm after six months, but his time studying theatre confirmed to him that he wanted to act.
Social Network
Alexander Skarsgård maintains a low-key presence on social media platforms, preferring to focus on his acting career rather than build a large online following.
Education
While specific details about Alexander Skarsgård's formal education are not widely available, he began his acting career at a young age and likely gained much of his experience through practical work in the industry rather than formal training.
In conclusion, Alexander Skarsgård is a talented actor with a diverse career spanning both television and film. His success in Hollywood has not only elevated his net worth but also earned him critical acclaim and recognition in the entertainment industry.
He moved to Los Angeles in 2004 but continued to work in Sweden. His break came when he was cast as US Marine Brad Colbert in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill. An adaptation of journalist Evan Wright's book of the same name, Generation Kill follows the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion of the United States Marine Corps during the early part of the Iraq War. Director Susanna White wanted to cast him, but executive producer David Simon was not convinced he could do a convincing American accent. After four auditions in three cities, Skarsgård learned the role was his just 36 hours before he had to board a plane for Namibia where the project was filming. The cast and crew spent seven months in the desert there, shooting six days a week. Skarsgård worked with a dialect coach to master the American accent.
A football fan, Skarsgård supports Hammarby Fotboll, a club based in Stockholm, his birth city. In October 2010, he donated several autographed items to "Bajen Aid", the club's fundraising auction. In July 2011, he received an honorary degree from Leeds Metropolitan University, which he had attended. Skarsgård stated in 2018 that he is a feminist.
