Bill Skarsgård

Bill Skarsgård
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Bill Skarsgård
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(35 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Vällingby, Sweden
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6'4 ft ()
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Bill Skarsgård biography

Bill Skarsgård is a Swedish actor from the renowned Skarsgård acting dynasty, best known for his chilling portrayal of Pennywise in the horror film "It" and his role in the Netflix series "Hemlock Grove."
Young Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård
Young Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård

Childhood and family

Bill Istvan Günther Skarsgård was born on August 9, 1990, in Vällingby, a suburb of Stockholm, to actor Stellan Skarsgård and his first wife, My Sonja Marie Agnes.
Bill Skarsgård in his Childhood
Bill Skarsgård in his Childhood
Bill has seven brothers and sisters: Alexander, Gustaf, Sam, Valter, Eija, Ossian and Kolbjörn (the last two brothers were born from the second marriage of Stellan). Three brothers – Alexander, Gustaf and Valter are also actors.
Bill Skarsgård and his older brother Alexander
Bill Skarsgård and his older brother Alexander
Interestingly, the Skarsgårds are the only family in Sweden with that surname. Bill's grandfather invented it in the 1940s when the country was dominated by identical surnames, and the government actually encouraged people to create new family names.
Bill Skarsgård (third from the right) with his family at the premiere of "Kill Your Darlings" (2006)
Bill Skarsgård (third from the right) with his family at the premiere of "Kill Your Darlings" (2006)
Bill spent his childhood constantly traveling. His father worked extensively on films and often brought his sons along. At the age of 12, Bill spent three months in Cambodia and then he lived in Mexico. The diverse cultures and living situations he experienced during these travels taught Bill to appreciate society and nature while becoming more organized and disciplined.
10 facts about Bill Skarsgård
Constant exposure to creative elites, the inspiring atmosphere of artistic gatherings, and his liberal upbringing made him open to new experiences and free from prejudice.

Career

Bill landed his first film role as a child. He appeared in the Swedish thriller "Järngänget" (2000). The film also starred his 14-year-old brother Alexander Skarsgård, now well-known to audiences from "The Legend of Tarzan" and the series "Generation Kill".
The first role of Bill Skarsgård ("Järngänget", 2000)
The first role of Bill Skarsgård ("Järngänget", 2000)
Bill appeared in several other films - two Swedish short films and a miniseries "Pappa polis" - before turning 18.
Bill Skarsgård at the beginning of his career
Bill Skarsgård at the beginning of his career
In 2008, Bill appeared in the adventure film "Arn – The Kingdom at Road's End" alongside his father and brother Gustaf. Skarsgård reprised his role as supporting character Eric in the miniseries "Arn – The Knight Templar", which was released in 2010.
A scene from "Arn – The Kingdom at Road's End"
A scene from "Arn – The Kingdom at Road's End"
In 2010, two Swedish feature films premiered starring Bill in the lead role: the drama "Behind Blue Skies" (about a difficult turn in the life of a teenager) and the romantic comedy "Simple Simon".
Bill Skarsgård in "Simple Simon"
Bill Skarsgård in "Simple Simon"
In 2011, Bill had the opportunity to work with acclaimed Swedish actress Alicia Vikander on the drama "The Crown Jewels", where Skarsgård again played the lead role.
A scene from "The Crown Jewels"
A scene from "The Crown Jewels"
That same year, Bill earned a "Guldbagge Award" nomination, Sweden's national film award, for his lead role in the drama "Simple Simon", set during World War II. In 2012, Skarsgård won the "Shooting Stars Award", presented annually to ten promising young European actors at the Berlin International Film Festival.
On the set of "Simon & the Oaks"
On the set of "Simon & the Oaks"
Bill's first international role came in the British adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, playing Makhotin, an officer who competed against Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) at the races. This opened doors with other European and American filmmakers.
People all over the world learned about Skarsgård after "Anna Karenina" premier
People all over the world learned about Skarsgård after "Anna Karenina" premier
Bill Skarsgård gained wider recognition through his role in the American horror series "Hemlock Grove". The actor played Roman Godfrey - half human, half vampire. Following the series' release, Bill attracted a devoted fanbase, and the striking young actor began appearing regularly on magazine covers, including the men's edition of Hero.
«Hemlock Grove»: Bill Skarsgård as Roman Godfrey
«Hemlock Grove»: Bill Skarsgård as Roman Godfrey
Bill's first major international film role came in the sci-fi thriller "The Divergent Series: Allegiant". Skarsgård played Matthew, a member of the Bureau of Genetic Welfare and one of Tris's friends (Shailene Woodley), who helped her stop the Bureau from using the Memory Serum on their experiments.
A scene from "Allegiant"
A scene from "Allegiant"
In August 2017, the actor appeared in a secondary role in an action film "Atomic Blonde", starring Charlize Theron. The film is set in Berlin shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2017, a horror film "It" based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King was released. Bill landed the role of clown Pennywise, who terrorizes a small town in Maine. Mark Rylans, Ben Mendelsohn and Tim Curry were all considered for the role of Pennywise, who already had experience in this image in the miniseries in 1990. But Skarsgård ultimately won the part. The casting announcement came with a striking photo shoot featuring Bill in full Pennywise makeup.
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Dancing Clown
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Dancing Clown
Strangely, attacks by people in clown costumes began happening worldwide just one week after the photos hit the media. This sparked a wave of criticism against the "It" filmmakers. Victims blamed the film's promotional campaign for inspiring the attacks. It remains unknown who was behind this.
Bill Skarsgård in Jimmy Kimmel Live
The release of the American drama "Battlecreek" starring Bill was scheduled for 2017. The following projects were expected: the fourth part of "The Divergent Series: Ascendant", "Emperor" (as Philip II - the King of Spain), "Assassination Nation" (a thriller about four American teenagers and their antics with Bella Thorne, Anika Noni Rose and Suki Waterhouse), as well as the series "Castle Rock" based on the stories of Stephen King.
Bill Skarsgard in Castle Rock
Bill Skarsgard in Castle Rock
In 2019 Bill turned to Pennywise again in the sequel of "It". Also, he played the main male character in "Villains" thriller along with Maika Monroe. But the project received poor reviews from both audiences and critics.
A screencap from «Villains»
A screencap from «Villains»
At least 4 movie projects starring Bill Skarsgård were scheduled for 2020: "The Devil All the Time" drama, "Nine Days" fantasy movie, "Gilded Rage" criminal story and "Naked Singularity". In 2021 his net worth was estimated at $5 million.

Bill Skarsgård personal life

In late 2015, Bill started dating Swedish actress Alida Morberg, who is five years older than him. They are still together. In 2018 Bill and Alida welcomed a daughter Oona.
Bill Skarsgård and his girlfriend Alida Morberg
Bill Skarsgård and his girlfriend Alida Morberg
The actor jokes that he's basically homeless - always traveling or filming movies around the world.
The actor travels a lot
The actor travels a lot

Bill Skarsgård Now

In 2022, Bill starred in the mini-series Clark, a biopic about the most famous Swedish bank robber and drug dealer Clark Olofsson, the "father" of the "Stockholm Syndrome" term. Critics and audiences praised his performance and noted Bill's striking resemblance to the real criminal.
Bill Skarsgard and real Clark Olofsson
Bill Skarsgard and real Clark Olofsson
Prior to that, Skarsgård joined the cast of "John Wick: Chapter 4" alongside Keanu Reeves. He also starred in the epic historical film "Barbarian." This marked the first time Bill had to master fight choreography for a role. According to the actor, the experience was grueling but rewarding.
It's so exhausting that you want to cry. You think you've completely nailed the fight choreography, but you have to repeat the movements over and over and over. There is always something wrong in the background. But when you finally nail a take, it feels like winning Olympic gold.

Bill Skarsgård: latest news and articles

  • I like Bill Skarsgård`s attitude to life and to everything around. I think he is incredible!
    2021-05-12 20:44:18
  • To play well the Russian officer in `Anna Karenina`, Skarsgård needed to be Russian.
    2021-04-18 17:49:39
  • Handsome actor, charismatic. I think all good roles will come in the future because he is young.
    2021-04-09 21:46:24
  • I guess Bill Skarsgård is a talented guy but he still can`t compare with his brother Alexander.
    2021-03-25 14:16:50
  • Bill Skarsgård has a nontrivial and memorable appearance. I think he will have more good roles in the future. He can do much more then to play Pennywise :)
    2021-03-22 23:15:30
  • I love himm
    2018-06-05 22:26:59
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