Date of Birth: August 25, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård is a renowned Swedish actor born on August 25, 1976, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is the eldest son of actor Stellan Skarsgård and physician My Skarsgård. Growing up in an artistic household, Alexander was exposed to the world of acting from a very young age. He made his acting debut at the age of 7 in the Swedish film “Åke and His World” (1984). Despite early success, Alexander took a hiatus from acting in his teens to explore other interests. He served in the Swedish military for 18 months and later studied at Leeds Beckett University in England and the Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. His return to acting saw him star in Swedish productions before making a successful transition to Hollywood. Alexander gained international fame for his role as Eric Northman in the HBO series “True Blood” (2008-2014). His further notable works include starring in “Big Little Lies” (2017-2019), which earned him critical acclaim and several awards, including a Primetime Emmy. He has also appeared in films like “The Legend of Tarzan” (2016) and “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021).
5 Interesting Facts about Alexander Skarsgard
1. Alexander Skarsgård has a close-knit large family with six siblings, some of whom are also actors, such as Bill Skarsgård and Gustaf Skarsgård.
2. He served in the Swedish military, specifically in the anti-sabotage and anti-terrorism unit for 18 months.
3. Alexander holds a degree in Political Science from Leeds Beckett University.
4. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in “Big Little Lies.”
5. Alexander Skarsgård has been named one of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” multiple times.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alexander Skarsgard
1. “I don’t want people to know me. I want them to see me as that character. And once I’m done, I want to move on to something else.”
2. “I’ve always been an outsider. I’ve always felt different for some reason.”
3. “You can’t get away from yourself by moving from one place to another.”
4. “I’m not afraid of falling apart – it’s those moments I start to unfold that I find the most interesting.”
5. “Acting is a way of exploring emotions you might not feel comfortable with in your own life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Alexander Skarsgård’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $14 million.
Children
As of now, Alexander Skarsgård does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Alexander Skarsgård – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002907/
2. [Alexander Skarsgård – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Skarsg%C3%A5rd
4. [Alexander Skarsgård – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/alexander-skarsgard
5. [Alexander Skarsgård – Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alexanderskarsgard/
