Biography
Stellan Skarsgård (born June 13, 1951) is a Swedish actor, known internationally for The Hunt for Red October and Good Will Hunting, as well as his supporting roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Mamma Mia!, and Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchises. Skarsgård is particularly associated with director Lars von Trier and has appeared in six of the Danish auteur's features: The Kingdom, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac.
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 2026
- CineMerit Award · 2025
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film · 2020
- Amanda Award — Best Actor · 2010
- Kanon Award — best actor in a leading role · 2010
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- European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award · 1998
- Silver Bear — Best Actor · 1982
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2019 · nominated
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2018 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actor · 2014 · nominated
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2014 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actor · 2001 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actor · 2000 · nominated
- European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award · 1998 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Chernobyl
Andor
Good Will Hunting
Dune: Part Two
The Avengers
The Simpsons
Light Keeps Me Company
Dune: Part One
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Dogville
Dancer in the Dark
Arn: The Knight Templar
The Kingdom
Sentimental Value
Breaking the Waves
Marvel Studios: Legends
River
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Entourage
The Hunt for Red October
Avengers: Age of Ultron
The Physician
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Melancholia
The Painted Bird
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Filmworker
The Wife
King of Devil's Island
Harlan County War
Savior
Mamma Mia!
Ronin
Amistad
Insomnia
Hope
Borg vs. McEnroe
In Order of Disappearance
Nymphomaniac: Vol. I
Manderlay
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Saturday Night Live
Cinderella
The Railway Man
Thor
God on Trial
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
Hector and the Search for Happiness
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II