Biography / Wiki
A Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård has followed the steps of his parents and has built his career in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his roles in the dystopian romantic thriller film ‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ and in the horror film ‘It’.
Not necessary that a hero in the movie is only admired and applauded by the audience, but Bill has gained worldwide recognition for being in negative roles. He belongs to a family which has a rich background in the entertainment world and he was exposed to the show business from a tender age.
As a child actor, he made his debut on the silver screen and appeared in the Swedish thriller film ‘White Water Fury’. His excellent performances in the latter earned him a nomination for the Guldbagge Award.
Though the film ‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ met with negative reviews he gained international popularity for his role in the movie. His role as the villain Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the horror film, ‘It’ was appreciated by the audience and the film was a humongous success, commercially as well as critically.
He has also received multiple award nominations for his brilliant performance. He has played the main role in the Netflix series ‘Hemlock Grove’.
Height / Weight / Age
Date Of Birth | August 9, 1990 |
Age | 34 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 192 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6’4” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 85 kg
In Pounds – 187 lbs |
Body Measurements | 42-34-35 |
Eye Color | Green |
Hair Color | Brown |
Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
Net Worth
According to sources, Bill Skarsgard’s estimated net worth is $5.7 million US dollars approximately.
Education / Family
Bill Skarsgård was born as Bill Istvan Gunther Skarsgard on 9th August 1990. He was raised in Vällingby, Sweden by his actor father Stellan Skarsgård, and his actress mother My Skarsgård.
He has four brothers named Alexander, Gustaf, Valter, Sam, and Eija his sister. He has half-brothers named Ossian and Kolbjörn born from Stellan Skarsgård’s second marriage to Megan Everett. He has attended a local high school but his educational background isn’t revealed yet.
Name |
Bill Skarsgård |
Real name | Bill Istvan Gunther Skarsgård |
Birth Place | Vallingby, Sweden |
Profession | Actor, model |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
School | High School |
College | Not known |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | Swedish |
Home Town | Vallingby, Sweden |
Debut | 2000 |
Fathers Name | Stellan Skarsgård (actor)
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Mothers Name | My Skarsgård (actress)
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Brothers | Alexander, Sam, Valter, Gustaf
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Sister | Eija Skarsgård
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Career / Fashion And Style
In 2000, Bill Skarsgård began his career as a child actor and earned a role in the thriller film ‘White Water Fury’ which was directed by Jon Lindstrom. The film revolves around four guys who go on a kayaking trip. He was seen in a supporting role in the film ‘Arn—The Kingdom at Road’s End’ which was a sequel to the 2007 film ‘Arn: The Knight Templar’.
Next, he appeared in the lead role in the drama film ‘Behind Blue Skies’. In the year 2011, he was cast in two films, ‘The Crown Jewels’ and ‘Simon and the Oaks’. In 2012, he appeared in the British film ‘Anna Karenina’ and played a minor role. He was also nominated for three Oscars.
He made his appearance in the Norwegian drama film ‘Victoria’, which was directed by Torun Lian and the film was about a landowner’s daughter and a local miller’s son. From 2013 to 2015, he appeared in the horror web series ‘Hemlock Grove’ which was about the strange happenings in a fictional town named Hemlock Grove.
His popularity reached newer heights after he earned the titular role in the horror film ‘It’ which was a huge success financially and it earned $700 million on a budget of $35 million. He also appeared in the romantic drama film ‘Battlecreek’ in 2017. In 2018, he worked in the black comedy crime film ‘Assassination Nation’. He also made his appearance in the superhero film ‘Deadpool 2’.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife and More
Girlfriends | Alida Morberg (actress)
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Marital Status | Unmarried |
Wife | None |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing you the list of Bill Skarsgård’s favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Michael Nyqvist |
Favorite Actress | Noomi Rapace |
Favorite Food | Steak, fries, continental food |
Favorite Destinations | Paris |
Favorite Color(s) | White |
Some Interesting Facts About Bill Skarsgård
- Though Bill Skarsgård’s height is 6’4” inches but still he is shortest of his siblings who are an inch or 2 taller to him.
- He is fond of fishing.
- Megan Everett is his step-mother.
- Jan Skarsgård is his grandfather and Gudrun (Larsson) is his grandmother.
- He is currently dating Alida Morberg who is an actress. Rumours says, she is pregnant with Bill’s child.