Stellan Skarsgård is a Swedish actor best known for playing Actor in the film Breaking the Waves.
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Best Known For:The film Breaking the Waves
Breakthrough:International breakthrough performance in Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Stellan Skarsgård
- Full Name: Stellan Skarsgård
- Nationality: Swedish
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Breaking the Waves
- Date of Birth: June 13, 1951
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Gothenburg
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Megan Everett
- Popular As: Stellan John Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård Age
Stellan Skarsgård is about 75 years old as of 2026. Stellan Skarsgård was born in 1951.
Rise to Fame
Stellan Skarsgård rose to prominence for his role in the film Breaking the Waves.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Breaking the Waves, Chernobyl, and Sentimental Value.
Television
- TV Show: Chernobyl (Boris Shcherbina, 2019) — Golden Globe winner
Film
- Film: Breaking the Waves (Actor, 1996) — International breakthrough with Lars von Trier
- Film: Sentimental Value (Actor, 2025) — Golden Globe and European Film Award winner; Academy Award nominee
- Film: Good Will Hunting (Actor, 1997)
- Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Bootstrap Bill Turner, 2006)
Awards & Achievements
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor — Hollywood Foreign Press Association — Chernobyl
Stellan Skarsgård Family & Relationships
Stellan Skarsgård is married to Megan Everett.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Stellan Skarsgård
- Popular As: Stellan John Skarsgård
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Swedish
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 13, 1951
- Age: 75
- Birthday: June 13
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Gothenburg
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Megan Everett
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Alexander Skarsgård(Child • Son)
- Gustaf Skarsgård (Child • Son)
- Bill Skarsgård (Child • Son)
