Actor

Alexander Skarsgård: Movies & Box Office

films: 46
as director: 1
on screen: 1984–2026
box office: $1.04B
average score: 68

Born: August 25, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Full name: Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård
Citizenship: Sweden
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1984-present
Spouses: Tuva Novotny
Children: 1

Known for

The Best Alexander Skarsgård Movies

The highest-rated films Alexander Skarsgård is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Pillion (2025) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Alexander Skarsgård's Career in Numbers

Alexander Skarsgård's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alexander Skarsgård works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Åke and His World (1984) to The Moment (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Alexander Skarsgård Movies by Decade

1980s 4
1990s 1
2000s 13
2010s 16
2020s 9

The 2010s were Alexander Skarsgård's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Alexander Skarsgård Movies by Genre

Drama 19
Action 6
Comedy 4
Sci-Fi 3
Thriller 3
Crime 3
Documentary 1
Biography 1
Adventure 1
Romance 1

Drama is the genre Alexander Skarsgård has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of action (6).

Alexander Skarsgård Career Milestones

First film: Åke and His World 1984
Biggest box office hit: Godzilla vs. Kong $470M worldwide
Best-rated film: Pillion Movie Echo Score 88
Newest film: The Moment 2026

46 credits

Alexander Skarsgård Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Alexander Skarsgård is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 42 as actor. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Alexander Skarsgård

2003 To Kill a Child Drama

Alexander Skarsgård Movies as an Actor

Alexander Skarsgård in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Alexander Skarsgård?

Alexander Skarsgård was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård, born 25 August 1976, is a renowned Swedish actor. Born in Stockholm, he kick-started his acting career at a tender age of just seven, but momentarily quit at 13. After serving in the Swedish Navy, he made a comeback in acting with a role in the US comedy film Zoolander (2001). He gained recognition for his portrayal of Brad Colbert in the miniseries Generation Kill (2008) and the vampire Eric Northman in True Blood (2008–2014).

Skarsgård further starred in various films including Melancholia (2011), Battleship (2012), The Legend of Tarzan (2016), and played an abusive husband in the drama series Big Little Lies (2017–2019) which earned him numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He continued his successful stint in acting with roles in Long Shot (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Passing (2021), The Northman (2022), which he also co-produced, Infinity Pool (2023), and in the drama series Succession (2021–2023). Skarsgård's decision to return to acting post his naval service has led to a prolific and diverse career, establishing him as one of the most renowned names in the film industry.

Works with

Who Alexander Skarsgård Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Alexander Skarsgård shares the most films with. Stellan Skarsgård comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Andrea Riseborough (3).

FAQ

Alexander Skarsgård: Questions & Answers

How many movies Alexander Skarsgård has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Alexander Skarsgård been in?

Alexander Skarsgård is credited on 46 films, from 1984 to 2026. 42 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Alexander Skarsgård's highest-grossing movie?

Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) is Alexander Skarsgård's biggest box office hit, with $470M worldwide, ahead of Battleship (2012) ($303M). Across every film with box office figures, Alexander Skarsgård's movies have made $1.04B.

Alexander Skarsgård's biggest hits

What is the best Alexander Skarsgård movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alexander Skarsgård's best-rated film is Pillion (2025) with a score of 88, followed by Pillion (2026) (86).

Best Alexander Skarsgård movies, ranked

How old is Alexander Skarsgård?

Alexander Skarsgård is 50 years old, born on August 25, 1976 in Stockholm, Sweden.

What is Alexander Skarsgård's newest movie?

The most recent film on Alexander Skarsgård's filmography is Pillion (2026), in the role of Ray.

Who does Alexander Skarsgård work with most often?

Alexander Skarsgård shares the most films with Stellan Skarsgård (4 films), Andrea Riseborough (3 films) and Harry Melling (2 films).

The Best Alexander Skarsgård Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.

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