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Alexander Skarsgård

Birth Name:
Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård
Birth Place:
Stockholm, Switzerland
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer
Alexander Skarsgård

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․"
  • Is featured in the music video "Paparazzi" by Lady GaGa in 2009
  • Served in the Swedish military
  • Was chosen by Hickey Freeman to model a new suit campaign ad in 2010

Awards

  • 2003Guldbagge - Best Supporting Actor (Bästa manliga biroll):Nominated
  • 2003Grand PrixWinner
  • 2003Press AwardWinner
  • 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 PerformerWinner
  • 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
  • 2013Razzie Award - Worst Screen Ensemble: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 Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2023OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology 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 Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series or TV Movie:Winner
  • 2024Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series:Nominated
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 2025VHS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2026Critics Choice Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2026Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Actor:Nominated
  • 2026ICS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2026ALFS Award - Supporting Actor of the Year:Nominated
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