Stellan Skarsgård
Acting
Biography
Stellan Skarsgård (born June 13, 1951) is a Swedish actor, known internationally for The Hunt for Red October and Good Will Hunting, as well as his supporting roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Mamma Mia!, and Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchises. Skarsgård is particularly associated with director Lars von Trier and has appeared in six of the Danish auteur's features: The Kingdom, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac.
Born: June 13, 1951
Place of Birth: Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Known For
Our Need for Consolation
Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the form of a visual poem.
The Volcano Man
Documentary about Swedish author Sture Dahlström.
Chernobyl
The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
The Making of King Arthur
Short documentary of the making of Antoine Fuqua's King Arthur (2004).
Andor
In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian Andor will discover the difference he can make in the struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. He embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Good Will Hunting
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.
Dune: Part Two
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Schrader's Exorcism
A documentary chronicling director Paul Schrader's ride through hell and back while making film history with his prequel to The Exorcist. Schrader, after being fired from the production and his version of the film shelved, is brought back 2 years later to complete it on a shoestring budget. In true cinéma vérité style we watch as Schrader and editor Tim Silano work all the angles to get the film on its feet and over to Europe for the world premiere.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger
Cast and crew, including Mara, discuss her casting.
Filmography
as Gustav Borg
as Self
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Sören Rank
as Baron Harkonnen
as Luthen Rael
as Luthen Rael (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Selvig
as Bon-Bon
as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
as Tord Fjordmark (voice)
as Erik Selvig (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Zyberski
as Self
as Tomas
as Hans
as Benno Moser
as Boris Shcherbina
as Trond
as Bill Anderson / Kurt Anderson
as The Boss
as Self
as Gordon (voice)
as Lennart Bergelin
as Max Zorn
as Dima
as Self
as John River
as Self - Guest
as Erik Selvig
as Grand Duke
as Edward
as Nicolas Durand de Villegagnon
as Nils
as Barber
as Seligman
as Seligman
as Finlay
as Erik Selvig
as Prince of Verona
as Villegagnon
as (voice)
as Narrator
as Selvig
as Martin Vanger
as Jack
as Erik Selvig
as Bestyrer Håkon
as Oz
as Doctor
as Bob Maclestone
as Birger Brosa
as Ulrik
as Ralph Parker (voice)
as Commander Richter
as Self - Guest
as Baumgarten
as Self
as Birger Brosa
as Bill Anderson
as Birger Brosa
as Stangl
as Bootstrap Bill
as Eddie Argo
as Self
as Self
as Francisco Goya
as Bootstrap Bill
as Erik's Father
as Hrothgar
as Father Lankester Merrin
as Self
as Self
as Father Lankester Merrin
as Verner Vollstedt
as Cerdic
as Self
as Jakob
as Chuck
as King Theseus of Athens
as Narrator
as Joseph Kaspar
as Tyrone
as Wilhelm Furtwängler
as Felix
as Terence Glass
as Harvey Jacobs
as Harvey Jacobs
as Alec
as Tomas
as Doctor
as Self
as Warren Jakopovich
as Alex Green
as Narrator (Eng)
as William Granther
as Lise's Mand
as Jim Whitlock
as Gregor
as Stig Helmers advokat
as Peter
as Albert
as Tappan
as Gerald Lambeau
as Schitz
as English voice (voice)
as Jonas Engström
as Magnus Björk
as Jan Nyman
as Harry Olsson
as Magnus Björk
as Randbæk
as Herman Melvin
as Stig Helmers advokat
as Gary
as Host in Norrköping
as Security Manager
as Fritiof Schütt
as Joe Heiser
as Carl Hamilton
as Narrator (voice)
as Helge Roos
as Raoul Wallenberg
as Nathan Van Adams
as Capt. 2nd Viktor Tupolev (V.K. Konovalov)
as Finansministerns sekreterare
as Stellan Skarsgård (voice)
as Carl Hamilton
as Willy
as Gregers Werle
as Carl Hamilton
as Klas Larsson
as Axel Svensson
as The Engineer
as Peder Ulfstand
as Matt
as Sören Kröyer
as Gustav, Jim's Father
as Karl Orsa Markström
as Pelle Swanson
as Stig
as Verner von Heidenstam
as Olaf Helton
as Ebenholtz
as Horace
as Karl-Johan "Charlie" Pettersson
as Sven
as Self - Best Actor winner
as Journalist
as Kurt Sjöberg
as Jan-Erik
as Peter Delaney
as Erik
as Roffe Eriksson
as Christer
as Peter
as Erik
as Bombi Bitt
as Self - Nominee