Valter Skarsgård is a Swedish actor and musician. Valter Skarsgård has appeared in many films, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, A Royal Affair, The Hunt, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. In 2012 valter skarsgård was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as John Larsson in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Valter Skarsgård’s first feature film appearance was in the 2007 film The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, which earned valter skarsgård a nomination at the 2008 Golden Globes for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama”. Valter Skarsgård’s second feature-film appearance was in the 2009 film A Royal Affair, where valter skarsgård played King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden. In 2010, he portrayed the title character in the Danish production of Hamlet.
Valter Skarsgård also starred in the 2011 American thriller film The Hunt, directed by Tomas Alfredson. In 2013, valter skarsgård played the lead role of John Larsson in the British spy drama television series, The Man From UNCLE. The following year, valter skarsgård played the main antagonist in the 2014 action comedy film, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. In 2015, valter skarsgård portrayed the titular character in the biographical war film, Captain America: Civil War. In 2017, valter skarsgård starred in the action thriller film, The Darkest Minds.
In 2019, valter skarsgård was a star in the Netflix original movie, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
Early life of Valter Skarsgård
Valter Skarsgård was born on September 11, 1986 in Stockholm, Sweden to parents Lars-Åke and Eva Skarsgård. Valter Skarsgård grew up in Hägersten, a suburb of Stockholm. At age 12, valter skarsgård began playing guitar and singing in local rock bands. After graduating high school, valter skarsgård moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting.
Career of Valter Skarsgård
Valter Skarsgård made his screen debut in the 2007 film The Boy Next Door, where valter skarsgård played the part of Gunnar. In 2008, valter skarsgård had a small role in the film adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, portraying Lisbeth Salander’s boyfriend Mikael Blomkvist.
In December 2009, it was announced that valter skarsgård would play the role of King Gustav II Adolf in the historical epic film, A Royal Affair. It was released in theaters worldwide on October 18, 2009. Valter Skarsgård received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the king.
In April 2010, it was announced that valter skarsgård would portray the title character in the film adaptation of Henning Mankell’s Wallander novel, Wallander – Time of Terror. The film was released in cinemas throughout Europe and North America on November 2, 2010.
On January 31, 2011, it was announced that valter skarsgård would be starring alongside Colin Farrell in the crime thriller film, The Guard. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2011. On May 14, 2011, it was reported that valter skarsgård would appear in the film version of the popular book series, The Girl with the Red Pony. The film was released on August 15, 2011.
In June 2011, it was announced valter skarsgård had been cast in the James Bond film, Skyfall. Valter Skarsgård portrays the villain, Raoul Silva. The film was released worldwide on November 9, 2012.
In July 2012, it was announced that director Tomas Alfredson had selected valter skarsgård to play the leading role in Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Spy, based on John le Carré’s espionage novel of the same name. The film was released internationally on November 21, 2012.
On February 20, 2013, it was announced that Warner Bros. Pictures had acquired the rights to adapt the graphic novel, Hitman, into a live-action feature film. The film was scheduled to be released on March 26, 2016.
In May 2013, it was announced valter skarsgård had joined the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga, New Moon. Valter Skarsgård plays Jacob Black, Edward Cullen’s best friend.
In July 2013, it was announced valter skarsgård would co-star as the titular character in The Hunt, an English language remake of French horror film Le Cercle Rouge (2007). The film was released on October 27, 2013.
In February 2014, it was announced that Paramount Pictures had purchased the rights to adapt the comic book miniseries, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, into a film. Valter Skarsgård will star as Dwight McCarthy, one of the main characters from the comic. The film was released theatrically on August 4, 2015.
In May 2014, it was announced valter skarsgård would join the cast of the film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. Valter Skarsgård will play Shadow Moon, a con man who falls in love with Laura Moon, a woman who believes she is living out a dream. The film was released nationwide on April 30, 2017.
In March 2015, it was announced valter skarsgård would play the lead role in the film adaptation The Nightingale, which was released in theaters worldwide in 2018. In 2016, valter skarsgård appeared in the music video “I’m Not Your Hero” by the band Walk Off the Earth.
Personal life of Valter Skarsgård
Valter Skarsgård is an actor who plays the role of Oskar in the movie A Hijacking. Valter Skarsgård was born in Stockholm, Sweden. His name means “Sharp Sword”.
Valter Skarsgård married Swedish model Malin Ekman in 2006; they have two children together. They separated in September 2019 after ten years of marriage. Valter Skarsgård has since been dating actress Sofia Helin.
Is Valter Skarsgård related to Bill Skarsgard?
Valter Skarsgård is the son of actor Stellan Skarsgård. Valter Skarsgård was born in Sweden on September 11, 1986 and is best known for his role as Count Dracula in the 2005 film version of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Valter Skarsgård’s father is also a well-known actor who has appeared in many films including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009), The Girl Who Played With Fire (2011) and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (2012).
Valter Skarsgård is not only an actor but he is also a professional musician. Valter Skarsgård plays guitar and piano and sings in both Swedish and English. Valter Skarsgård released his first solo album called “The Way I Am” in 2004.
In addition to acting, valter skarsgård owns several businesses such as a clothing store named Valters & Co., a restaurant named Valters Bar & Grill, and a bar named Valters Pub. Valter Skarsgård also owns a recording studio named Valters Studio.
Valter Skarsgård is currently working on his second solo album titled “Wake Up”.
Is Valter Skarsgård in Vikings season 2?
The first episode of the second season of Vikings is called “A Maniapolis” and it has been released. The show stars Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking who returns home to his family after many years away. He finds that he must now lead them all into battle against his brother Rollo (Alex Høgh Andersen) and his army of Saxons. In this episode we see some new characters such as Earl Haraldson (Clive Standen), who wants revenge for the death of his wife; Ivar the Boneless (Alexander Ludwig); and Ubbe (Kiefer Sutherland).
In the episode there are also several scenes with valter skarsgård playing the role of a warrior named Bjorn Ironside. We can see valter skarsgård fighting in the battlefield and killing people. This scene seems to be similar to the fight between Ragnar and Bjorn in the first episode of season 1.