🎬 Actors & Filmmakers

The Skarsgård Family

A Swedish acting dynasty in which a celebrated stage and film actor produced three internationally successful actor sons.

Founder
Stellan Skarsgård

Actor · b. 1951

Prolific Swedish actor who built an international career in both European art films and Hollywood blockbusters.

Notable Works

  • Good Will Hunting
  • Mamma Mia!
  • Chernobyl
  • Dune
son
Alexander Skarsgård

Actor · b. 1976

Stellan's eldest son, who broke through internationally on television before winning an Emmy for a prestige drama.

Notable Works

  • True Blood
  • Big Little Lies
  • The Northman
son
Bill Skarsgård

Actor · b. 1990

Stellan's youngest son, who became widely known for playing the shapeshifting horror villain Pennywise.

Notable Works

  • It
  • It Chapter Two
  • John Wick: Chapter 4
son
Gustaf Skarsgård

Actor · b. 1980

Stellan's son, best known for playing the boat-builder Floki on a long-running historical drama series.

Notable Works

  • Vikings
  • Westworld