Stellan Skarsgard the Power-packed Actor
Stellan Skarsgard aka Skarzie is one of the few finest Swedish actors who has made a mark in Hollywood with his power-packed performances in various box office hits. Versatility is his signature, and precision is his key to success.
Born on the 13th of June 1951 in Gothenburg, Skarsgard made an early head start in the field of acting on t.v. films and on stage.
Having worked in three of Lars von Trier, the Danish film maker's features, including THE KINGDOM, BREAKING THE WAVES, and DOGVILLE. Skarsgård has a close association with the director. In addition, his best-known Scandinavian work is his leading role as the guilt-ridden
policeman Jonas Engström in the original version of INSOMNIA.
Hailed as the biggest Swede in Hollywood since Greta Garbo, Skarsgard has really come a long way since the humble beginnings of his journey that began in the late 1960s in Sweden.
Born on the 13th of June 1951 in Gothenburg, Skarsgard made an early head start in the field of acting on t.v. films and on stage.
Having worked in three of Lars von Trier, the Danish film maker's features, including THE KINGDOM, BREAKING THE WAVES, and DOGVILLE. Skarsgård has a close association with the director. In addition, his best-known Scandinavian work is his leading role as the guilt-ridden
policeman Jonas Engström in the original version of INSOMNIA.
Hailed as the biggest Swede in Hollywood since Greta Garbo, Skarsgard has really come a long way since the humble beginnings of his journey that began in the late 1960s in Sweden.
3 things you should know about Stellan Skarsgard
1. He is 6" 4' tall
2. Claims that people often mistake him for Liam Neeson
3. Has been close friends with Peter Stormare (another Swede to make it big in Hollywood) since 1976
2. Claims that people often mistake him for Liam Neeson
3. Has been close friends with Peter Stormare (another Swede to make it big in Hollywood) since 1976
Hollywood's Lonely Hero
Stellan Skarsgard as Boostrap Bill in Pirates of the Caribbean
In WAZ
Awards and Nominations for Stellan Skarsgard
1982: Nominated for Best Actor category in Berlin International Film Festival
1982: Won the Silver Bear Best Actor Award in role as Sven in "Den Enfaldige Mördaren" (The Foolish Murderer)
2001: Nominated for the Best Actor category in the European Film Academy Awards for his role as Wilhelm Furtwangler in Taking Sides
2001: Nominated for the Best European Actor category in the European Film Academy Awards for his role as Wilhelm Furtwangler in Taking Sides
1982: Won the Silver Bear Best Actor Award in role as Sven in "Den Enfaldige Mördaren" (The Foolish Murderer)
2001: Nominated for the Best Actor category in the European Film Academy Awards for his role as Wilhelm Furtwangler in Taking Sides
2001: Nominated for the Best European Actor category in the European Film Academy Awards for his role as Wilhelm Furtwangler in Taking Sides
Stellan Skarsgard Filmography
List of English Language films starred by Stellan Skarsgard
* Kjærlighetens kjøtere (released as Zero Kelvin in the UK and USA) (1995)
* Hundarna i Riga (The Hound of Riga, 1995)
* Harry och Sonja (1996) ("Harry and Sonja")
* Breaking the Waves (1996)
* Insomnia (1997)
* My Son the Fanatic (1997)
* Amistad (1997)
* Good Will Hunting (1997)
* Riket II (1997)
* Glasblåsarns barn (The Glass-blower's Children, 1997)
* Savior (1998)
* Ronin (1998)
* Deep Blue Sea (1999)
* Harlan County War (2000)
* Passion of Mind (2000)
* Signs & Wonders (2000)
* Timecode (2000)
* Dancer in the Dark (2000)
* Aberdeen (2000)
* The Hire: Powder Keg (2000)
* Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) (2000)
* Taking Sides (2001)
* The Glass House (2001)
* City of Ghosts (2002)
* No Good Deed, (2003)
* Att döda ett barn (To Kill a Child, 2003, voice)
* Helen of Troy, (2003)
* Dogville (2003)
* King Arthur (2004)
* Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
* Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)
* Beowulf & Grendel (2005)
* 3 & 3 (2005)
* Kill Your Darlings (2006)
* Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
* Goya's Ghosts (2006)
* Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
* Arn - The Knight Templar (2007)
* Mamma Mia! (2008)
* W%u0394Z (2008)
* God on Trial (2008)
* Arn - The Kingdom at Road's End (2008)
* Entourage (2008) (3 episodes)
* Boogie Woogie (2009)
* Angels & Demons (2009)
* Hundarna i Riga (The Hound of Riga, 1995)
* Harry och Sonja (1996) ("Harry and Sonja")
* Breaking the Waves (1996)
* Insomnia (1997)
* My Son the Fanatic (1997)
* Amistad (1997)
* Good Will Hunting (1997)
* Riket II (1997)
* Glasblåsarns barn (The Glass-blower's Children, 1997)
* Savior (1998)
* Ronin (1998)
* Deep Blue Sea (1999)
* Harlan County War (2000)
* Passion of Mind (2000)
* Signs & Wonders (2000)
* Timecode (2000)
* Dancer in the Dark (2000)
* Aberdeen (2000)
* The Hire: Powder Keg (2000)
* Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) (2000)
* Taking Sides (2001)
* The Glass House (2001)
* City of Ghosts (2002)
* No Good Deed, (2003)
* Att döda ett barn (To Kill a Child, 2003, voice)
* Helen of Troy, (2003)
* Dogville (2003)
* King Arthur (2004)
* Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
* Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)
* Beowulf & Grendel (2005)
* 3 & 3 (2005)
* Kill Your Darlings (2006)
* Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
* Goya's Ghosts (2006)
* Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
* Arn - The Knight Templar (2007)
* Mamma Mia! (2008)
* W%u0394Z (2008)
* God on Trial (2008)
* Arn - The Kingdom at Road's End (2008)
* Entourage (2008) (3 episodes)
* Boogie Woogie (2009)
* Angels & Demons (2009)
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