Stellan Skarsgard: podcast appearances and interviews

Stellan John Skarsgard, born on June 13, 1951, is a Swedish actor recognized for his extensive work in film and television. He has appeared in collaborations with director Lars von Trier, including films such as Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac. His early English-language film roles include The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Hunt for Red October, Good Will Hunting, Ronin, and King Arthur. Skarsgard's career features participation in major blockbuster films, notably Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and Mamma Mia! along with its sequel. He also starred in Angels and Demons and the neo-noir thriller The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. He portrayed Dr. Erik Selvig in five Marvel Cinematic Universe films beginning with Thor and is known for playing Baron Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune. His performance as an aging filmmaker in Sentimental Value earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination. In television, he portrayed Boris Shcherbina in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, receiving the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, and was nominated for an Emmy. He also plays Luthen Rael in the Star Wars series Andor. Skarsgard's versatile career spans several decades and includes recognized roles across cinema and television.