Stellan Skarsgård

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Stellan Skarsgård is one of Sweden's most decorated actors, with two Golden Globe wins and three Guldbagge Awards. His performance in Chernobyl earned him widespread acclaim, and his role in Sentimental Value marked his first Academy Award nomination at age 74. He is recognized for his ability to elevate any project with his nuanced performances, and his collaborations with Lars von Trier have produced some of the most memorable art-house films of the past three decades. His longevity and range make him a unique figure in both European and Hollywood cinema.

AwardsSkarsgård has won two Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film for Chernobyl (2020) and Best Supporting Actor for Sentimental Value (2026). He also won three Guldbagge Awards: Best Actor for The Simple-Minded Murderer (1983) and The Woman on the Roof (1990), and Best Supporting Actor for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2010). He received the European Film Award for Best Actor as part of the ensemble of Amistad (1998).

Honours & Distinctions

Honorary Doctorate

University of Gothenburg·2011

Awarded for his contributions to film and culture.

Knight of the Order of the Polar Star

Swedish Government·2008

Royal order for his achievements as an actor.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Stockholm International Film Festival·2017

Honored for his career in film.

Walk of Fame Star

Stockholm Walk of Fame·2020

Received a star in Stockholm for his contributions to Swedish cinema.

Magazine Covers

Télérama

2019

Stellan Skarsgård, l'acteur qui défie les genres

Svenska Dagbladet

2020

Stellan Skarsgård: 'Jag är inte rädd för att bli gammal'