Within the art of filmmaking, there are plenty of family names that can be traced back to historic eras of film. Whether the families consist entirely of actors or share a mix of talent working both in front of and behind the camera, names like the Coppolas, Stillers, Wayans, Smiths, Arquetttes, Sutherlands, and Baldwins, all come to mind.
There are plenty of names that have begun to establish solid rapport,continuing a line of credible filmmaking. In the midst of names like those previously mentioned, the Skarsgård family deserves to be included in the same company. As individuals and as a cohesive group, the Skarsgårds have proven their versatility in front of the camera.
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The patriarch of the Skarsgård family is Stellan Skarsgård, who has fathered eight children: Alexander, Gustaf, Sam, Bill, Eija, Valter, Ossian, and Kolbjörn. Half of those children have followed in Stellan’sfootsteps in the film industry, tackling various acting projects over the years. Others have tested their artistic passions in other forms including modeling.
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård has an acting career spanning over 50 years. He has been featured in roles on both film and television, often finding himself in the company of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He has acted in both English and Swedish projects and has found success in both. His extensive resume includesGood Will Hunting, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mamma Mia!, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,andChernobyl. In 2021, Stellan appeared in Denis Villeneuve’sDuneasthe frightening Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. He has also made several appearances throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe includingThor, The Avengers, Thor: Dark World,andAvengers: Age of Ultronas Erik Selvig.
Stellan has received countless nominations and wins for some of his performances, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Television Film forChernobyl.
Alexander Skarsgård
Like his father, Alexander Skarsgård has proven himself to be a talented actor in both English and Swedish projects. Early in his career, he appeared inZoolander,starring Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Ben Stiller. In 2011, Alexander starred alongside Kirsten Dunst and his father Stellan inMelancholia, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Alexander is perhaps best associated with his role inTrue Bloodas Eric Northman, which opened the door for Alexander to take on countless other roles. In 2017,he joined the cast ofBig Little Liesto play the husband of Nicole Kidman. He has also recently starred inPassingalongside Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson.
Alexander has taken home a number of awards including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television Series and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film for his role as Perry Wright in HBO’sBig Little Lies.
Gustaf Skarsgård
The second eldest son in the Skarsgård family has also found success throughout his acting career. From 2013-2020, Gustaf scored a main role in the television historical drama series,Vikings, as Floki.Gustaf has also appeared inWestworldas Karl Strand. Like his father and older brother, Gustaf has also starred in countless Swedish projects including the 2003 dramaEvil. He has most recently starred in the Netflix seriesCursedas Merlin and will next be seen in the Swedish dramaThe Emigrants.
Bill Skarsgård
Bill Skarsgård has made a name for himself over the last few years. Bill has appeared in a range of genres including action, drama, comedy, and horror. His appearances include the likes ofDivergent, Atomic Blonde,Villains,and the Netflix filmThe Devil All the Time. Bill is perhaps best known for the work he has done on countless horror projects, where he has been credited with scaring both children and adults.
He starred in the Netflix horror seriesHemlock Groveas Roman Godfrey and the psychological thriller seriesCastle Rock. Bill has become most infamous for his performance as Pennywise the Dancing Clown inthe 2017 adaptation of Stephen King’sItalong with its 2019 sequel. While the sequel was subject to mixed reviews, Bill’s performance was still a highly positive note amongst viewers.
Bill has also appeared in a few superhero films includingDeadpool 2as Zeitgeist. In 2021, he became the second Skarsgård to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bill is the voice behindthe sinister Deviant Kroin Marvel’sEternals. He will also appear in the upcoming action-packedJohn Wickfilm.
Valter is Stellan’s youngest son with his first wife and is also an actor. The bulk of his roles are primarily Swedish roles including the short filmTo Kill a Child. The short film was narrated by his father Stellan and directed by his older brother Alexander.
Amongst the members of the Skarsgård family involved in the film industry, the five men cover a lot of ground. Starring in roles focused in the United States andacross various European countriesmakes them a versatile group to watch. As individuals, the range that each of them is capable of tacking in the roles they select makes each performance something special to behold. While they do most of their work in front of the camera, some of them have proven that they also have what it takes to direct and write projects of their own. Their skills are what make the Skarsgårds one of the most flexible families involved in filmmaking today.
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