Alexander Skarsgård

Born on August 25, 1976, in Stockholm, Sweden, acclaimed actor Alexander Skarsgård is the eldest son of actor Stellan Skarsgård, beginning his career as a child before taking a break to serve in the Swedish Navy and study theater in New York. He achieved international stardom as the vampire Eric Northman on HBO's True Blood (2008–2014) and later earned critical acclaim, including an Emmy and Golden Globe, for his role in Big Little Lies. Known for his commanding screen presence and versatile roles in projects like The Legend of Tarzan, The Northman, and Generation Kill, Skarsgård remains a prominent figure in both Hollywood and European cinema.