Alexander Skarsgård
ActingAbout Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård (born August 25, 1976) is a Swedish actor. Born in Stockholm, he began acting at age seven but quit at 13. After serving in the Swedish military, Skarsgård returned to acting and gained his first role in the US film comedy Zoolander. In 2008, he played Marine Brad Colbert in the miniseries Generation Kill. Skarsgård's breakthrough came when he portrayed vampire Eric Northman in the television series True Blood (2008–2014). After appearing in films such as Melancholia (2011), Battleship (2012) and The Legend of Tarzan (2016), Skarsgård starred in the drama series Big Little Lies (2017–2019) as an abusive husband, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. From 2019 to 2022, he appeared in the films Long Shot (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Passing (2021), and The Northman (2022) as well as playing Randall Flagg in the miniseries The Stand (2020–2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article Alexander Skarsgård, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alexander Skarsgård reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Alexander Skarsgård's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alexander Skarsgård remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Svensken bakom Hollywoodkroppen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Alexander Skarsgård Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alexander Skarsgård's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alexander Skarsgård.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pillion | Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Eric LaRue | Ron LaRue | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lee | Roland Penrose | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Svensken bakom Hollywoodkroppen | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Infinity Pool | James Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Northman | Amleth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Passing | John Bellew | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Godzilla vs. Kong | Nathan Lind | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Kill Team | Sergeant Deeks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Long Shot | Prime Minister James Steward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Hummingbird Project | Anton Zaleski | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Aftermath | Stefan Lubert | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hold the Dark | Vernon Slone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mute | Leo Beiler | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | War on Everyone | Terry Monroe | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan | John Clayton / Tarzan | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Zoolander 2 | Adam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hidden | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Diary of a Teenage Girl | Monroe Rutherford | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Giver | Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The East | Benji | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | What Maisie Knew | Lincoln | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Disconnect | Derek Hull | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Battleship | Commander Stone Hopper | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Straw Dogs | Charlie Venner | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Melancholia | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Trust Me | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 13 | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Metropia | Stefan (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Beyond the Pole | Terje | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Black Island Sisters | Stefan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Leende Guldbruna Ögon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Score | Micke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Exit | Fabian von Klerking | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Last Drop | Jergen Voller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Kill Your Darlings | Geert | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | About Sara | Kalle Öberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Double Shift | Nisse | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Dog Trick | Micke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zoolander | Meekus | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kites Over Helsinki | Robin Åström | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Wings of Glass | Johan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | White Water Fury | Anders | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Diver | Ingmar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | D-Day | Lise's papsøn | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hundtricket | Micke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Dog That Smiled | Jojjo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Idag Röd | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Åke and His World | Kalle Nubb | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | The Tiger (2025) | Vanzin | Flop | Similar → |
Alexander Skarsgård - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alexander Skarsgård?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alexander Skarsgård is "Svensken bakom Hollywoodkroppen" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alexander Skarsgård acted in?
Alexander Skarsgård has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alexander Skarsgård?
Other notable films include "Leende Guldbruna Ögon", "Godzilla vs. Kong", and "Melancholia".