Full Name: Bill Istvan Günther Skarsgård
Date of Birth: 9, August, 1990
Age: 35 Years (in 2025)
Birthplace: Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Height: 1.92 m (6’3”)
Profession: Actor
Instagram: @billskarsgard_ (FAN ACCOUNT), He is not on any social media channel.
Famous For: IT (Pennywise the Dancing Clown)
Relationship: Alida Morberg (Swedish actress)
Children: Daughter – Oona (born in 2018). They welcomed a second child in 2022. However, the name and gender of the second child are kept private.
Religion: Not publicly known
Net Worth: Approximately $10 Million
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Bill Skarsgård personal Life
Family Background
Bill Skarsgård born on August 9, 1990, in Vällingby, a peaceful suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. He was a child when he became attracted to movies, theatres, and storytelling arts. His father’s success on stage and screen made acting a no-brainer for him.
Bill, who was always thought of as an actor and the son of a famous family, in the first place, was a little bit reluctant to enter the same space of glory.
He is a member of the well-known Skarsgård family. Stellan Skarsgård, Bill’s dad, is, known as one of the best actors in Europe and Hollywood.
Apart from that, Bill’s brothers-Alexander, Gustaf, Valter, and Sam, are all working in the acting or arts fields. His mother, My Sonja Marie Agnes, is a doctor.
Bill Skarsgård keeps his private life completely away from the public eye. He is in a relationship with Alida Morberg, an actress, and they have two baby together. Skarsgård is very private and avoids all social media; he spends time with his family in Sweden.
Bill Skarsgård Childhood
In his childhood, Bill was very introverted and shy person. He used to doubt himself and struggle with anxiety. However his brothers were always confident and self-assured. But, this emotional intensity later on proved to be a talent for Bill Skarsgård acting career. His teachers and friends usually called him quiet, observant, and very thoughtful.
Bill enrolled in Södra Latin High School in Stockholm, a place where arts and humanities were the main focus. He didn’t take the college life; instead, he chose to step into the acting world totally.
Bill Skarsgård Acting Career
He thought that the getting-on-the-job experience on film sets would be far more helpful than any theoretical education. Bill’s acting career began at the age of 10 in Swedish productions. Among his first jobs were TV films and series where he slowly but surely built up his confidence in front of the camera.
It was in 2010 when critics first noticed him for his performance in the Swedish film Simple Simon, a role that showcased his talent for playing emotionally complex characters.
2017 marked a significant change in Bill’s career when he got the part of Pennywise the Dancing Clown in IT. The casting of Bill was doubted by many, especially when the comparison was made with Tim Curry’s IT look.
However, Bill, by his scary voice, bizarre gestures, and eerie charisma on film, surprised the whole world. It became one of the most terrifying horror acts. He was again seen in the character in IT: Chapter Two, released in 2019.
Bill after IT, made it a point not to get typecast and connect with the horror genre only, so he worked in various types of films such as psychological thrillers, dramas, and action. His performances even proved that he is not just for horror roles and can manage complex storylines as well.
The physical changes that Bill underwent throughout his career are the most prominent and have been covered by the media worldwide. The actor has been and continues to be very daring.
A ton of makeup and a highly disciplined physical body were needed to perform the character like pennywise.
Bill Skarsgård Movies and Television
Notable Films
- IT (2017)
- IT: Chapter Two (2019)
- Barbarian
- The Devil All the Time
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- The Crow (2024)
Television Series
- Hemlock Grove
- Castle Rock
- Clark
- IT – Welcome to Derry
Bill Skarsgård Upcoming Projects
- The Death of Robin Hood
- Emperor
- The Mosquito Bowl
Bill Skarsgård Awards and Recognition
- Guldbagge Award nomination
- Saturn Award nominations for IT
- Multiple critics’ awards and horror genre recognitions.
Bill Skarsgård net worth
Bill Skarsgård’s net worth is approximately $10 million. His earnings come from his performances in high-budget movies, TV shows, and producer roles.