★ HOW OLD IS ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD?
Alexander Skarsgård is 49 years old, born August 25, 1976 in SE · Virgo.
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About
Alexander Skarsgård transformed from child actor to international star by playing vampire Eric Northman in True Blood, then earned an Emmy and Golden Globe for his abusive-husband role in Big Little Lies. Born in Sweden in 1976, son of actor Stellan Skarsgård, he quit acting at thirteen, served in the Swedish Navy, and returned to acting after appearing in Zoolander. A Virgo known for intense dramatic depth.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Alexander Skarsgård is a Swedish actor and screenwriter born on 25 August 1976. He began acting at age seven but quit at thirteen; after serving in the Swedish Navy, he returned to the craft and landed his first American role in the comedy film Zoolander (2001). His international breakthrough came playing vampire Eric Northman in True Blood (2008–2014), followed by acclaimed film roles in Melancholia (2011), Battleship (2012), and The Legend of Tarzan (2016). Skarsgård achieved major recognition for portraying an abusive husband in Big Little Lies (2017–2019), which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. He continued with appearances in Long Shot (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Passing (2021), and The Northman (2022)—which he also produced. He played Randall Flagg in the miniseries The Stand (2020–2021) and tech mogul Lukas Matsson in Succession (2021–2023), earning two Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination. Most recently, he stars in the science-fiction comedy series Murderbot (2025–present). As a Virgo, he channels analytical precision into morally complex characters. His life-path number is 11, associated with intuitive visionary work.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Skarsgård began acting professionally at seven years old but abandoned the industry at thirteen. He then served in the Swedish Navy before deciding to pursue acting again as an adult, landing his first major film role in Zoolander (2001).
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Trivia
- Son of Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård.
- Played vampire Eric Northman in True Blood for seven seasons (2008–2014), the role that launched his international career.
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for his role as an abusive husband in Big Little Lies.
- Also produced The Northman (2022), in which he starred.
- Currently stars in Murderbot (2025–present), a science-fiction comedy series.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Alexander Skarsgård?
- Alexander Skarsgård is 49 years old (born August 25, 1976).
- When is Alexander Skarsgård's birthday?
- Alexander Skarsgård was born on August 25, 1976.
- What is Alexander Skarsgård's zodiac sign?
- Alexander Skarsgård is a Virgo, born August 25, 1976.
- What is Alexander Skarsgård's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Alexander Skarsgård was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Alexander Skarsgård from?
- Alexander Skarsgård is from SE.
- What does Alexander Skarsgård do?
- Alexander Skarsgård is a writer.
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