Bill Skarsgård

About

Bill Skarsgård, born on August 9, 1990, in Vällingby, Sweden, is a renowned Swedish actor. He's best known worldwide for his brilliantly terrifying portrayal of Pennywise the Clown in the horror films "IT" and "IT Chapter Two", which are adaptations of Stephen King's novel. Born into an acting family, his father, Stellan Skarsgård, is a celebrated actor and his brothers, Alexander and Gustaf Skarsgård, are also well-recognized in the industry. Bill started his acting career at a very young age and has since then worked in both Swedish and American cinema, creating a strong global presence. His other notable works include roles in "Hemlock Grove", "Allegiant", and "Deadpool 2".

Associated With

Bill Skarsgård, a Swedish actor known for his portrayal of Pennywise in Stephen King's "It," has various associations in the entertainment industry primarily because he comes from a family of actors, including his father Stellan Skarsgård and brother Alexander Skarsgård. On a professional level, Skarsgård has collaborated with prominent directors and co-stars like Andy Muschietti, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and more during the filming of the "It" movies. His other collaborations include working with famous directors like Robert Eggers in "The Northman" and Andre Ovredal in "The Autopsy of Jane Doe". On a personal level, he was reportedly dating Alida Morberg, a Swedish actress, and they have a child together. Bill Skarsgård also has close associations with other younger actors of his generation, being part of the new wave of successful and well-appreciated talent.

Career Highlights

• In 2000, Bill Skarsgård began his acting career with a role in "White Water Fury".
• He made a significant appearance in the Swedish thriller "Simple Simon" in 2010, earning a Guldbagge Award nomination for his performance.
• By 2012, Skarsgård's international breakthrough came when he portrayed Roman Godfrey in the Netflix original horror series "Hemlock Grove".
• He landed his first major Hollywood role as Matthew in "The Divergent Series: Allegiant" in 2016.
• His most iconic role came in 2017, playing the evil clown Pennywise in "IT", based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. Skarsgård garnered wide acclaim for this performance and won the Fright Meter Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role the same year.
• He also reprised his role as Pennywise in the sequel "IT: Chapter Two" in 2019. Skarsgård won the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Villain for his depiction of Pennywise in the IT franchise.
• In 2020, he took on a dramatic role in the miniseries "The Stand," an adaptation of another Stephen King novel.
• Throughout his career, Skarsgård has demonstrated his versatile acting capabilities across genres and platforms, effortlessly shifting between indie movies, mainstream Hollywood blockbusters, and television series.

Notable Awards

• Bill Skarsgård, known for his role as Pennywise the Clown in the "IT" films, has received several nominations throughout his career. He won the Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Simple Simon" in 2011. Other than that award, he has mainly been nominated without taking the win. It's worth noting that despite this, his versatility as an actor is widely recognized in the industry.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Bill Skarsgård Movie/TV Show?

Bill Skarsgård is a popular Swedish actor known for a variety of roles, however, his most recognized performance is arguably the portrayal of "Pennywise the Dancing Clown" in Stephen King's film adaptation, "It" (2017) and its sequel "It: Chapter Two" (2019). The movies were box office hits and Skarsgård's frightening portrayal of the character made a huge impact on viewers, firmly advancing his popularity in international cinema.

How Did Bill Skarsgård Get Famous?

Bill Skarsgård, a Swedish actor, attained international fame primarily for his portrayal of the iconic horror character Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the highly successful adaptation of Stephen King's "It" in 2017 and its sequel in 2019. Before "It", he had gained recognition in Sweden and had starred in films such as "Simple Simon" and the Netflix original series "Hemlock Grove". His compelling performance as Pennywise, however, shot him into Hollywood stardom, earning him a reputation as a versatile actor capable of delivering deeply unnerving performances.