Stellan Skarsgard

Did You Know?

• Stellan's wife, My, is a doctor and they have six children.
• Stellan had been acting for 20 years before making his debut on the American screens.
• Stellan was considered for the lead role in Schindler's List but lost to Liam Neeson. Oddly enough, people often mistake him for Liam.

Movie Highlights

Breaking The Waves (1996)
Stellan's noted American debut came in Breaking The Waves. He had small parts in two American movies prior to his debut, The Unbearable Lightness Of Being and The Hunt For Red October.

Actor Credits

1. Mamma Mia! (2008)
2. The Killing Gene (2008)
3. Boogie Woogie (2008)
4. Goya's Ghosts (2007)
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
6. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
7. Dominion: A Prequel to The Exorcist (2005)
8. Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
9. King Arthur (2004)
10. Dogville (2004)
11. No Good Deed (2003)
12. City Of Ghosts (2003)
13. Helen Of Troy (2003)
14. The Glass House (2001)
15. Passion Of Mind (2000)
16. Time Code (2000)
17. Deep Blue Sea (1999)
18. Savior (1998)
19. Ronin (1998)
20. Amistad (1997)
21. Good Will Hunting (1997)
22. Insomnia (1997)
23. My Son The Fanatic (1997)
24. Breaking The Waves (1996)
25. The Slingshot (1993)
26. Wind (1992)
27. The Ox (1991)
28. The Hunt For Red October (1990)
29. Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg (1990)
30. S/Y Joy (1989)
31. The Women On The Roof (1989)
32. The Unbearable Lightness Of Being (1988)
33. Noon Wine (1985)

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