Sam Skarsgard, a Swedish physician and production executive, is most famously known as the son of renowned actor Stellan Skarsgård, who has an impressive repertoire of over 150 acting appearances. Stellan is most acclaimed for his performances in Thor, Chernobyl, The Avengers, and Mamma Mia!
Sam Skarsgard Profile Summary
Full name: Samuel Kristoffer Ymer Skarsgård
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 5 June 1982
Age: 41 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Place of birth: Stockholm, Sweden
Current residence: Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Hair color: Dark brown
Eye color: Blue
Mother: My Skarsgard
Father: Stellan Skarsgård
Sibling: 7
Relationship status: Married
Wife: Pat Metheny
Profession: Former actor, production manager, doctor
Family
Sam Skarsgard was born in Stockholm, Sweden on June 5, 1982. His father, Stellan Skarsgard, has been working as an actor for approximately fifty years.
Some of the notable characters that have brought him recognition include Jan Nyman in the 1996 film ‘Breaking the Waves’, Prof. Gerald Lambeau in ‘Good Will Hunting’ (1997), Bootstrap Bill Turner in the 2006 film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’ and its 2007 sequel ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’, and Bill Anderson in ‘Mamma Mia!’ (2008) and its 2018 follow-up ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’.
Sam Skarsgard’s mother, My Skarsgard, is a doctor. Out of all of her children, Sam is the only one who followed in her footsteps and became a physician. He has four brothers, Alexander, Gustaf, Bill, and Valter, and a sister, Eija.
In May 2007, Stellan and My went their separate ways. Two years later, in January 2009, Stellan tied the knot with his second spouse, Megan Everett. As a result, Sam gained two half-siblings, Ossian and Kolbjörn.
Megan, Sam’s stepmother, is both a successful film producer and an acclaimed author known for her popular children’s book, Banned from the Zoo. Additionally, she has lent her talents as a screenwriter to several Swedish TV programs.
Siblings
Sam Skarsgard was raised alongside his seven siblings, five of whom are related by blood: four brothers named Alexander, Gustaf, Bill, and Valter, and a sister named Eija. In addition, he has two half-siblings, Ossian and Kolbjörn, from his father’s second marriage.
Alexander, the oldest of his siblings, is a renowned actor who has graced the screens in numerous movies and television shows including The Legend of Tarzan (2016) and Succession (2021).
Gustaf, the second brother, is a renowned actor and director, known for his notable roles in films and television shows such as Vi (2013), Westworld (2018), and Utvandrarna (2022).
Bill Skarsgard, his third brother, is a talented Swedish individual who wears many hats in the entertainment industry. He is recognized for his performance in the popular films Stephen King’s It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019).
Among Sam Skarsgard’s siblings, Valter is the youngest and he is known for his successful acting career in films and TV shows such as Arn (2010), Lords of Chaos (2018), and Katla (2021). Valter’s sister Eija Skarsgård, on the other hand, used to work as a model.
Career
Sam Skarsgard is currently a Swedish doctor. He used to be an actor and production manager. However, instead of following in his father and older brothers’ footsteps, he chose to enter the medical field, following the same path as his mother. Currently, he serves as a physician in an ICU hospital in Stockholm.
He acted alongside his father in the 1987 movie ‘Jim & Piraterna Blom’ and played as a body double for his brother Gustaf in the 2002 fantasy drama ‘The Invisible’. Additionally, Sam has taken on the role of production manager for the short films ‘Att döda ett barn’ (2003) and ‘Skuggvärld’ (2005).
Personal Life
The Swedish physician has been married to his partner Pat Metheny for quite some time. She has been seen accompanying him and their family on different occasions. Nevertheless, the couple chooses to keep their relationship private, as they have not shared any details about their union.
Net Worth
Sam Skarsgård has accomplished numerous feats in his lifetime, such as gaining recognition, adoration, a large following, and much more. Consequently, it is indisputable that he has accumulated a substantial amount of wealth. As of February 2024, Sam’s net worth is estimated at approximately $5 million.
