Gustaf Skarsgård
Gustaf Skarsgård is a Swedish actor known for his roles in film and television, including Floki in *Vikings*, Merlin in *Cursed*, and appearances in *Westworld*, *Kon-Tiki*, and *Oppenheimer*.
Gustaf Skarsgård is a Swedish actor known for his roles in film and television, including Floki in *Vikings*, Merlin in *Cursed*, and appearances in *Westworld*, *Kon-Tiki*, and *Oppenheimer*. He was born in Stockholm and comes from the Skarsgård acting family.
Early life
Gustaf Skarsgård was born in Stockholm in 1980. Sources identify him as the son of actor Stellan Skarsgård.
Acting career
Skarsgård worked in Swedish film and television before gaining wider international recognition. His credited screen roles include *Evil*, *The Way Back*, *Kon-Tiki*, *Westworld*, *Vikings*, *Cursed*, and *Oppenheimer*.
Notable role in Vikings
He is best known internationally for portraying Floki in *Vikings*. The role became one of his most recognizable performances.
Family
Skarsgård belongs to the Skarsgård acting family, which includes several performers from Sweden. Available sources specifically identify his father, Stellan Skarsgård.
Key facts
- Gustaf Skarsgård was born on 12 November 1980 in Stockholm, Sweden.
- He is a Swedish actor credited with work in both Swedish and international productions.
- He is widely known for playing Floki in the History Channel series *Vikings*.
- His film credits include *Evil* (2003), *The Way Back* (2010), *Kon-Tiki* (2012), and *Oppenheimer* (2023).
- He appeared on television in *Westworld* and *Cursed*.
He is known to Canadian audiences through international film and television, including *Vikings* and *Kon-Tiki*, and through the global release of *Oppenheimer*.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustaf_Skarsg%C3%A5rdSupports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and major acting credits including Vikings, Westworld, Cursed, Kon-Tiki, The Way Back, Evil, and Oppenheimer.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0803890/Supports: Born in Stockholm, occupation as actor/director, and known-for credits including Oppenheimer, Westworld, and Vikings.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0803890/bio/Supports: Birth name, birth date, and birthplace.
- TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/gustaf-skarsgard/bio/3000532674/Supports: Birth name, birth place, and profession.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/gustaf_skarsgardSupports: Early career overview and major roles including The Invisible, Evil, The Way Back, and Vikings.