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Alexander Skarsgård

Swedish actor known for his breakthrough role in True Blood and a versatile acting career. Alexander Skarsgård was born on 25 August 1976.

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Who is Alexander Skarsgård?

Alexander Skarsgård is best known for Portraying vampire Eric Northman in True Blood and roles in Generation Kill and Zoolander. Alexander Skarsgård is a Swedish public figure. Alexander Skarsgård was born on 25 August 1976, which places Alexander Skarsgård among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1970s. On Dead or Alive, Alexander Skarsgård is listed in the Swedish Icons category, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Alexander Skarsgård is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: Portraying vampire Eric Northman in True Blood and roles in Generation Kill and Zoolander
Nationality: Swedish
Born: 25 August 1976
Listed under: Swedish Icons

About Alexander Skarsgård

A son of actor Stellan Skarsgård, he began acting at the age of seven but quit at thirteen. After serving in the Swedish Navy, Skarsgård returned to acting and gained his first role in the American comedy film Zoolander (2001). He went on to appear in the films Long Shot (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Passing (2021), The Northman (2022), which he also produced, Infinity Pool (2023), and Pillion (2025).

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alexander Skarsgård known for?

Alexander Skarsgård is known for Portraying vampire Eric Northman in True Blood and roles in Generation Kill and Zoolander.

When was Alexander Skarsgård born?

Alexander Skarsgård was born on 25 August 1976.

What nationality is Alexander Skarsgård?

Alexander Skarsgård's nationality is Swedish.

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Alexander Skarsgård appears in Swedish Icons.

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