Alexander Skarsgrd is one of Hollywood’s most well-known actors. The actor rose to prominence after starring in the miniseries Generation Kill, but his biggest break came when he was cast as Eric Northman, a notorious bad-boy/Viking vampire in the massively popular TV series True Blood. After earning an Emmy for his performance in another popular TV show, Big Little Lies, he received even more attention.

Siblings, Childhood, and Family

Alexander Skarsgrd was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on August 25, 1976. In terms of nationality and ethnicity, he is mixed Swedish. He is the son of actor Stellan Skarsgrd and his first wife, a physician named My Skarsgrd. In April 1975, her parents married, and in May 2007, they divorced.

Skarsgrd has five younger siblings: Bill Skarsgrd, Gustaf Skarsgrd, Valter Skarsgrd, and Sam Skarsgrd, as well as Eija Skarsgrd, a sister. A filmmaker friend of his father offered him the role of Kalle Nubb in an adaptation of the popular children’s novel Ake and His World at Seven.
For the next seven years, the actor did not act. Skarsgrd joined the national service at the age of nineteen, after a long period of joking around with his pals. He trained in warfare, small-squad fighting tactics, and anti-sabotage strikes during his 18 months in a Swedish marines anti-terrorist unit. Skarsgrd attended Leed Beckett University in England for six months after leaving the police force in 1997.

Skarsgrd relocated to New York City and enrolled in a drama course at Marymount Manhattan College after such a bizarre gap from performing. Later, he returned to his own country to pursue his acting career.

Wiki And Professional Career

Alexander Skarsgrd began acting in a range of Swedish films and television shows after a decade away from the spotlight. In the enormously famous 2001 comedy Zoolander, he won his first big-screen role as an airheaded male model.

Alexander went on to work as a writer and director for To Kill Child, a critically praised short film from Sweden. In 2008, he rose to prominence after starring in the miniseries Generation Kill. In the same year, he had a breakthrough role in Alan Ball’s HBO series True Blood, which catapulted his career to new heights.

Until 2014, he shared the screen with Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, and Ryan Kwanten in the character of Eric Northman, a formidable 1,000-year-old Viking vampire.

Skarsgrd is a highly praised actor in Sweden, and his best performance in the big blockbuster HBO TV series Big Little Lies has elevated him to a full-fledged Hollywood star. Since 2017, he has played Perry Wright opposite Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley in the series. The actor appeared in the films The Aftermatch, Long Shot, and The Kill Team in 2019. Godzilla vs. Kong is his forthcoming project.

Achievements and Awards

Alexander Skarsgrd has received numerous awards for his efforts in films and television series. He won four Scream Awards for his participation in the HBO series True Blood. In addition, in 2017, the actor earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his role in Big Little Lies. He was also nominated for Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, and other awards for his work on the show.
Net worth, house, cars, and sources of income
According to celebrity net worth, Alexander Skarsgrd has a net worth of roughly $12 million in 2019. From 2008 through 2014, he was cast in the TV series Trube Blood, earning $275 thousand every episode.

In addition, the actor has appeared in a number of commercially successful films. In 2016, he starred in the film The Legend of Tarzan, which grossed a remarkable $356 million worldwide against a budget of $180 million.

Skarsgrd sold his bachelor pad for $2.9 million in 2015. It’s in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. After a few years, he spent $2.3 million on an apartment in New York City’s East Village that had previously belonged to Parker Posey. One bedroom and one bathroom are included in the 1,100 square feet.

He has a large car collection, and the following is a list of his high-end vehicles:

Wife, Girlfriend, and Relationship in Personal Life

Alexander Skarsgrd is not married, but he has been linked to a number of Hollywood actresses. Alexa Chung, a model and fashion journalist, is the actor’s current girlfriend. The couple had a brief breakup in July 2017, but they are now back together.

The actor had a relationship with Amanda Seyfried, an American actress, model, and singer, in 2008. Their relationship, however, did not endure long, and they split up after a few months.

The actor dated Izabella Anna Mikoajczak, a Polish dancer and actress, for a short time in 2009. The power couple reportedly met for the first time on the set of the critically renowned series True Blood, according to sources. They broke up in early 2010, according to reports. From 2009 to 2011, Skarsgrd dated his Straw Dogs co-star Kate Bosworth.

Skarsgrd was romantically involved with Ellen Page the following year, but the relationship ended in 2013. The actor was said to have dated pop singer Taylor Swift the same year. Skarsgrd is said to have dated Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron, and Leonardo DiCaprio, among others.

Volunteering

Alexander Skarsgrd has also volunteered with a number of non-profit organizations around the world. He aided in the fundraising efforts for Hammarby IF, a club headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, where he was born. Skarsgrd also became an Ambassador for Walking With The Wounded, an event that tries to raise money for wounded warriors. He also assisted Prince Harry’s staff in the care of several wounded soldiers.

Age, Height, and Other Considerations

Alexander Skarsgrd is 42 years old as of 2019.
He stands 6′ 412″ tall (1.94 m).
His hair is blond, and his eyes are a captivating blue-green.
Duck Soup is his favorite film (1933).
He speaks French, Swedish, and English fluently.
He is a passionate admirer of Swedish football and a die-hard supporter of Hammarby IF, a Stockholm-based team.