In 2015, he took on the role of the Grand Duke in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Cinderella, directed by Kenneth Branagh. The role showcased his versatility as an actor, shifting from intense dramas to family-friendly fantasy films.
Skarsgård received critical acclaim for his performance in HBO’s miniseries Chernobyl (2019), in which he portrayed Soviet politician Boris Shcherbina. His compelling performance earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
Stellan Skarsgård has been married twice. His first marriage was to physician My Günther. They married in April 1975 and were together until their separation in May 2007. The couple had six children: Alexander, Gustaf, Bill, Valter, Eija, and Sam. Four of their sons—Alexander, Gustaf, Bill, and Valter—have pursued careers in acting, following in their father’s footsteps. Their daughter Eija is a former model.
In January 2009, Skarsgård married screenwriter Megan Everett. Together, they have two sons, Ossian and Kolbjörn. Despite his busy acting schedule, Skarsgård has often spoken about the importance of balancing his professional life with his responsibilities as a father.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 13 Jun, 1951 |
| Age: | 69 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Actor Film producer Film actor |
| Citizenship: | Sweden |
| Birth Place: | Gothenburg |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Swedish actor |
| Spouse: | My Skarsgård |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
