Stellan Skarsgård is a highly acclaimed Swedish actor recognized for his extensive and diverse filmography. He is particularly noted for his frequent collaborations with director Lars von Trier, starring in several of Trier's influential films. Skarsgård gained early recognition in English-speaking cinema through roles in films like *The Unbearable Lightness of Being* and *The Hunt for Red October*. His career is marked by appearances in successful movies such as *Good Will Hunting*, *Ronin*, and *King Arthur*. Skarsgård's talent has been acknowledged with two Golden Globe Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Critics’ Choice Award.
1920: Birth of Jan Skarsgård
In 1920, Jan Skarsgård, Stellan Skarsgård's father, was born.
1930: Birth of Gudrun Larsson
In 1930, Gudrun Larsson, Stellan Skarsgård's mother, was born.
June 1951: Stellan Skarsgård's birth
In June 1951, Stellan John Skarsgård was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, to Gudrun (née Larsson) and Jan Skarsgård.
April 1975: Marriage to My
In April 1975, Stellan Skarsgård married My, a Swedish doctor. They later divorced in 2007.
1976: Birth of Megan Everett
In 1976, Megan Everett, who would later marry Stellan Skarsgård, was born.
1985: First American film Noon Wine
In 1985, Stellan Skarsgård's first American film, Noon Wine, was released, where he played a mentally disturbed immigrant farmhand.
1988: Role in The Unbearable Lightness of Being
In 1988, Stellan Skarsgård had an early English-speaking role in The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
1990: Role in The Hunt for Red October
In 1990, Stellan Skarsgård had an early English-speaking role in The Hunt for Red October.
1991: Appearance in music video
In 1991, Stellan Skarsgård appeared in Eva Dahlgren's music video for "Vem tänder stjärnorna" (Who Lights the Stars).
1996: Appearance in Breaking the Waves
In 1996, Stellan Skarsgård appeared in Breaking the Waves, marking one of his collaborations with director Lars von Trier.
1997: Role in Good Will Hunting
In 1997, Stellan Skarsgård had an early English-speaking role in Good Will Hunting.
1997: Starring in Insomnia
In 1997, Stellan Skarsgård starred in the Norwegian film Insomnia, playing Jonas Engström.
1998: Death of Jan Skarsgård
In 1998, Jan Skarsgård, Stellan Skarsgård's father, passed away.
1998: Role in Ronin
In 1998, Stellan Skarsgård had an early English-speaking role in Ronin.
2000: Appearance in Dancer in the Dark
In 2000, Stellan Skarsgård appeared in Dancer in the Dark, marking another collaboration with director Lars von Trier.
2000: Role in Passion of Mind
In 2000, Stellan Skarsgård played one of Demi Moore's love interests in Passion of Mind.
2003: Appearance in Dogville
In 2003, Stellan Skarsgård appeared in Dogville, continuing his collaborations with director Lars von Trier.
2004: Role in King Arthur
In 2004, Stellan Skarsgård had an early English-speaking role in King Arthur.
2006: Starring in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
In 2006, Stellan Skarsgård starred in the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
2007: Divorce from My
In 2007, Stellan Skarsgård divorced My, his first wife.
2007: Starring in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
In 2007, Stellan Skarsgård starred in the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
2008: Starring in Mamma Mia!
In 2008, Stellan Skarsgård starred as Bill Anderson in Universal Pictures' Mamma Mia!.
January 2009: Marriage to Megan Everett
In January 2009, Stellan Skarsgård married Megan Everett, an American screenwriter, producer, and children's book author.
2009: Relationship with Hans Petter Moland
In 2009, Stellan Skarsgård described his working relationship with Norwegian director Hans Petter Moland as being "like an old married couple".
2009: Starring in Angels and Demons
In 2009, Stellan Skarsgård starred in the thriller film Angels and Demons.
2009: Support of secularity
In 2009, Stellan Skarsgård, along with other non-religious artists, authors, and entrepreneurs, wrote an article in Dagens Nyheter in support of secularity and criticised the UN for its stance on blasphemy laws.
2011: Appearance in music video
In 2011, Stellan Skarsgård appeared in Lykke Li's music video for "Sadness Is a Blessing".
2011: Role as Dr. Erik Selvig in Thor
In 2011, Stellan Skarsgård played Dr. Erik Selvig in the film Thor, marking the beginning of his involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2011: Starring in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
In 2011, Stellan Skarsgård starred in the neo-noir thriller The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
2012: Reprising Role in The Avengers
In 2012, Stellan Skarsgård reprised his role as Dr. Erik Selvig in The Avengers.
2013: Appearance in Nymphomaniac
In 2013, Stellan Skarsgård appeared in Nymphomaniac, marking another collaboration with director Lars von Trier.
2013: Reprising Role in Thor: The Dark World
In 2013, Stellan Skarsgård reprised his role as Dr. Erik Selvig in Thor: The Dark World.
2015: Roles in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Cinderella
In 2015, Stellan Skarsgård reprised his role as Dr. Erik Selvig in Avengers: Age of Ultron and played The Grand Duke in Cinderella.
2016: Vasectomy
In 2016, Stellan Skarsgård had a vasectomy, feeling that eight children were enough.
2018: Starring in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
In 2018, Stellan Skarsgård starred in the sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
2021: Role as Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune
In 2021, Stellan Skarsgård played Vladimir Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve's Dune.
2021: Portrayal of Baron Harkonnen in Dune
In 2021, Stellan Skarsgård portrayed Baron Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune.
2022: Roles in Thor: Love and Thunder and What Remains
In 2022, Stellan Skarsgård reprised his role as Dr. Erik Selvig in Thor: Love and Thunder and co-starred in the Swedish psychological thriller What Remains with his son Gustaf Skarsgård.
2022: Stroke suffered by Skarsgård
In 2022, Stellan Skarsgård suffered a stroke that affected his memory and language, as revealed in a 2025 interview.
2024: Filming Dune: Part Two with assistance
During the filming of Dune: Part Two in 2024, Stellan Skarsgård used an earpiece and an assistant to help with lines due to memory issues caused by a stroke.
2024: Portrayal of Baron Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two
In 2024, Stellan Skarsgård reprised his role as Baron Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two.
2024: Role as Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two
In 2024, Stellan Skarsgård reprised his role as Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two.
October 2025: Revelation of 2022 stroke
In October 2025, Stellan Skarsgård revealed in an interview that he suffered a stroke in 2022, affecting his memory and language.
2025: Golden Globe for Sentimental Value
In 2025, Stellan Skarsgård appeared in the Joachim Trier film Sentimental Value, for which he received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination.
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