Alexander Skarsgård Net Worth is a Swedish actor who has earned international recognition through his work in television and film. Best known for True Blood, Big Little Lies, and The Northman, he has built a career around distinctive and often challenging roles. Born into a family of actors, Skarsgård began performing as a child before returning to acting as an adult. His estimated net worth is $14 million, reflecting his years in entertainment, although his exact personal wealth has not been publicly disclosed.
Alexander Skarsgård Net Worth Quick Bio
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Details
Full Name
Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård
Nickname
Alex
Date of Birth
August 25, 1976
Height
6 feet 4½ inches (1.94 m)
Age
50 years old as of October 2026
Birthplace
Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality
Swedish
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Profession
Actor, producer, director, and writer
Famous For
True Blood, Big Little Lies, Generation Kill, The Legend of Tarzan, and The Northman
Estimated Net Worth
$14 million
Weight
No reliably verified current figure available
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Ethnicity
Swedish
Religion
Personal religious beliefs are not reliably confirmed
Marital Status
No publicly confirmed marriage
Children
Public reporting describes him as a father to one son
Instagram
No verified official account confirmed
Education
Studied English at Leeds Metropolitan University and theater at Marymount Manhattan College
Military Service
Served in the Swedish military
Years Active
1984–present
Father
Stellan Skarsgård, Swedish actor
Mother
My Skarsgård, physician
Siblings
Gustaf, Sam, Bill, Eija, and Valter Skarsgård
Half-Brothers
Ossian and Kolbjörn Skarsgård
Known Interests
Acting and exploring diverse, challenging film roles; specific personal hobbies are not firmly established
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award
Current Career Focus
Film and television acting, with selected production work
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A Timeline Alexander Skarsgård
Year
Career Milestone
1984
Made his film debut in the Swedish production Åke and His World.
1989
Gained early recognition in Sweden through The Dog That Smiled.
1990s
Stepped away from acting for a period, completed military service, and pursued education.
2001
Appeared as Meekus in the American comedy Zoolander.
2003
Co-wrote and co-directed the short film To Kill a Child.
2008
Earned wider recognition for playing Brad Colbert in Generation Kill.
2008–2014
Played Eric Northman in the HBO series True Blood.
2011
Appeared in Melancholia and Straw Dogs.
2016
Played the lead role in The Legend of Tarzan.
2017–2019
Portrayed Perry Wright in Big Little Lies and received major acting awards.
2018
Starred in the miniseries The Little Drummer Girl.
2021
Appeared in Godzilla vs. Kong and joined Succession as Lukas Matsson.
2022
Played Amleth in The Northman.
2023
Starred in the science-fiction thriller Infinity Pool.
2025
Appeared in Murderbot and the film Pillion.
2026
Continues to be recognized for his work across film and television.
Alexander Skarsgård Family
Family Member
Information
Father
Stellan Skarsgård, internationally recognized actor
Mother
My Skarsgård, a physician
Brother — Gustaf
Actor known for Vikings and other productions
Brother — Sam
Pursued a career in medicine
Brother — Bill
Actor known for It and other film roles
Sister — Eija
Former model
Brother — Valter
Swedish actor
Half-Brother — Ossian
Son of Stellan Skarsgård and Megan Everett
Half-Brother — Kolbjörn
Son of Stellan Skarsgård and Megan Everett
Son
Public reporting describes Alexander as a father to a young son; further personal details are kept private
