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Acting
Bill Istvan Günther Skarsgård was born on 9 August 1990 in Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden. He is a well-known Swedish actor famous for his role as Pennywise in the horror films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019). His acting skills have also been showcased in various other horror productions, including the series Hemlock Grove (2013–2015) and Castle Rock (2018–2019), as well as films like Barbarian (2022) and the upcoming Nosferatu (2024).
Aside from horror, Skarsgård has appeared in a range of genres, such as the comedy Simple Simon (2010), the drama Nine Days (2020), and action films including The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016), Atomic Blonde (2017), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).
Early Life
Bill Skarsgård was born to actor Stellan Skarsgård and doctor My Skarsgård. He has a total of seven siblings, among them fellow actors Alexander, Gustaf, and Valter.
Career
Skarsgård began his career at a young age, earning a nomination for a Guldbagge Award for his leading role in Simple Simon. By 2012, he was recognized with the Shooting Stars Award from the European Film Academy.
His major breakthrough came in 2017 when he portrayed Pennywise in It. Director Andy Muschietti praised Skarsgård's transformative acting abilities, noting his capacity to shift from charming to menacing in an instant. Following this success, he starred as a series regular in Castle Rock and played the role of Zeitgeist in Deadpool 2.
In 2020, Skarsgård was featured in the anthology series Soulmates, and in 2021, he voiced the antagonist Kro in Eternals. His portrayal of notorious criminal Clark Olofsson in the Netflix miniseries Clark (2022) further showcased his diverse acting range.
In 2023, he played the lead villain, Marquis de Gramont, in John Wick: Chapter 4. He also starred in the reboot of The Crow and has been cast as Count Orlok in the remake of Nosferatu. Skarsgård is set to reprise his role as Pennywise in the prequel series It: Welcome to Derry.
Personal Life
Skarsgård is currently in a relationship with actress Alida Morberg. The couple welcomed their first child in October 2018 and their second child in 2023.
In February 2024, Skarsgård faced legal issues when he was arrested and fined for marijuana possession in Sweden.
Filmography
Bill Skarsgård's journey from a young actor in Sweden to an internationally recognized film star reflects his extraordinary talent and versatility, making him a significant figure in the entertainment industry today.
