Stellan Skarsgård

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Credits: Far Out / Nordisk Film
Full Name
John Stellan Skarsgård
Born
June 13th, 1951
Height
6ft 3in
Hometown
Gothenburg, Sweden
Net Worth
Estimated $50 million
Partner
Megan Everett Skarsgård
Family
Stellan Skarsgård was born to Gudrun Larsson and Jan Skarsgård in Gothenburg, Sweden. He was first married to physician My Skarsgård, with whom he had six children, including actors Alexander, Gustaf, Bill and Valter Skarsgård. In 2009, he married film producer Megan Everett, and the couple have two sons, giving him a total of eight children.
Top Movies
'Breaking the Waves', 'Good Will Hunting', 'Dune', 'Mamma Mia!', 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'
Top Shows
'Chernobyl', 'Andor', 'The Kingdom'
Awards
Golden Globe Award for 'Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film', European Film Award, Guldbagge Awards, Silver Bear for 'Best Actor'
Fun Facts
Stellan Skarsgård has collaborated with Lars von Trier on six films, including 'Breaking the Waves', 'Dogville' and 'Melancholia'. ### He portrayed Dr Erik Selvig across multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films. ### He comes from one of cinema's most famous acting families, with several of his children—including Alexander, Bill, Gustaf and Valter—also becoming successful actors.
Related Actors
Alexander Skarsgård, Bill Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem

Stellan Skarsgård is a Swedish actor whose remarkable versatility and commanding screen presence have made him one of the most respected performers in international cinema. Beginning his career in Swedish film and theatre before achieving global recognition, Skarsgård has collaborated with acclaimed directors including Ingmar Bergman, Lars von Trier, Hans Petter Moland and Denis Villeneuve. He is best known for roles in ‘Breaking the Waves’, ‘Good Will Hunting’, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’, ‘Chernobyl’, ‘Dune’ and ‘Andor’. Equally accomplished in arthouse cinema and blockbuster franchises, Skarsgård is regarded as one of Sweden’s greatest living actors.

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Stellan Skarsgård is a Swedish actor best known for starring in 'Breaking the Waves', 'Good Will Hunting', 'Chernobyl', 'Dune', 'Andor' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films.
Stellan Skarsgård is widely recognised for roles including Jan Nyman in 'Breaking the Waves', Boris Shcherbina in 'Chernobyl', Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the 'Dune' films, Bootstrap Bill Turner in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and Dr Erik Selvig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Yes. Alexander Skarsgård and Bill Skarsgård are Stellan Skarsgård's sons. He has eight children, several of whom have pursued successful acting careers.
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