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Alexander Skarsgård Biography
Birth Name:Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård
Birth Place:Stockholm, Switzerland
Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Donated several autographed items to Bajen Aid in 2010, an event that benefitted the football club, Hammarby IF
- Joined Prince Harry and actor Dominic West during the fundraising event, Walking with the Wounded, as the U․S․ representative
- Was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2011
- Brother to actor Gustaf, Sam, actor Bill, Eija, and actor Valter
- Quote: "I don't want people to know too much about me․ It's easier for people to suspend disbelief that way․ ․․․ I learned from my father to keep your integrity and protect your family․"
- Quote: "I'm always looking for something that's real and that's got meat on it․ I think it's artistic suicide if you're too vain, or if you're afraid to play ugly․ I would never fall for that․"
- Was chosen by Hickey Freeman to model a new suit campaign ad in 2010
- Is featured in the music video "Paparazzi" by Lady GaGa in 2009
- Served in the Swedish military
Awards
- 2003Guldbagge-Best Supporting Actor (Bästa manliga biroll): nominated
- 2003Press Award-: winner
- 2003Grand Prix-: winner
- 2009Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
- 2009Scream Award-Best Villain: winner
- 2009Scream Award-Best Horror Actor: nominated
- 2010Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
- 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2010Nexty-Brink of Fame: Actor: nominated
- 2010Scream Award-Best Horror Actor: winner
- 2010Scream Award-Best Television Performance: nominated
- 2011Breakthrough Performer-: winner
- 2011ICP Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
- 2011Scream Award-Best Horror Actor: winner
- 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Vampire: nominated
- 2012Robert-Best Supporting Actor (Årets mandlige birolle): nominated
- 2012Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2017Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: winner
- 2017INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
- 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
- 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: winner
- 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: winner
- 2018Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Actor in a TV show (Mejor Actor en una serie): nominated
- 2018Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: winner
- 2018Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
- 2018Empire Award-Best Actor in a TV Series: nominated
- 2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
- 2018Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
- 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2022CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
- 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
- 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
- 2022HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2022IFJA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
- 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2022FCA Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
- 2022VHS Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2023CinEuphoria-Best Film - International Competition: nominated
- 2023CinEuphoria-Best Actor - International Competition: nominated
- 2023CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
- 2023CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie: nominated
- 2023Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
- 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series or TV Movie: winner
- 2024Canadian Screen Award-Performance in a Leading Role, Drama: nominated
- 2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television: nominated
- 2025British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
- 2025CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
- 2025Gotham Independent Film Award-Outstanding Supporting Performance: nominated
- 2025NYFCO Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2025Stockholm Achievement Award-: winner
- 2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2026ALFS Award-Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated