Best known for True Blood (Eric Northman), Big Little Lies (Perry Wright), and The Northman (Amleth). Also notable in Generation Kill, Succession, and The Legend of Tarzan.
Films
- The Iron ClawRic Flair2023
- Infinity PoolJames Foster2023
- The NorthmanAmleth2022
- Godzilla vs. KongDr. Nathan Lind2021
- The Last Thing He WantedTreatment2020
- The Kill TeamSergeant Deeks2019
- The AftermathStefan Lubert2019
- Hold the DarkVernon Slone2018
- The Hummingbird ProjectAnton Zaleski2018
- The Legend of TarzanJohn Clayton III / Tarzan2016
- The Diary of a Teenage GirlMonroe2015
- The GiverJonas’s Father2014
- The EastBenji2013
- What Maisie KnewLincoln2012
- Straw DogsCharlie2011
TV shows
- SuccessionLukas Matsson2023
- SuccessionLukas Matsson2021
- SuccessionLukas Matsson2019
- Big Little LiesPerry Wright2019
- The Little Drummer GirlGadi Becker2018
- Big Little LiesPerry Wright2017
- True BloodEric Northman2008
- Generation KillCpl. Brad ‘Iceman’ Colbert2008
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About Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgård is a Swedish actor who rose to international fame with his role as Eric Northman in the HBO series True Blood. He has since established a versatile career in both film and television, earning critical acclaim for performances in Big Little Lies, Succession, and the epic Viking revenge film The Northman.
FAQs
When was Alexander Skarsgård born?
He was born on 25 August 1976 in Stockholm, Sweden.
How tall is Alexander Skarsgård?
He is 1.94 metres (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What awards has Alexander Skarsgård won?
He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Big Little Lies, and has received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations.
Is Alexander Skarsgård related to Stellan Skarsgård?
Yes, he is the son of Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, and the brother of actors Bill, Gustaf, Valter, and Kolbjörn Skarsgård.
What is Alexander Skarsgård’s most famous role?
Many consider his breakthrough role as Eric Northman in True Blood his most iconic, but his performance in Big Little Lies also brought him widespread acclaim.
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