Bill Skarsgård

Bill Skarsgård (Bill Istvan Günther Skarsgård) is a Swedish screen actor born on August 9, 1990, in Vällingby, Sweden. Known for his transformative physicality and voice work, he has become a standout presence across horror, action, and character-driven drama.

He gained worldwide recognition for embodying Pennywise in It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), later returning to the universe with the prequel series It: Welcome to Derry. His genre credentials also include series turns in Hemlock Grove and Castle Rock, plus chilling film work such as Barbarian and Nosferatu.

Beyond horror, Skarsgård has moved fluidly through comedy, drama, and blockbuster action. He appeared in Simple Simon, delivered a nuanced performance in Nine Days, and joined major franchises with titles like The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Atomic Blonde, and John Wick: Chapter 4.

Recent and notable credits highlight his range, from Boy Kills World to voice roles in Eternals and One Day All This Will Be Yours, alongside films including Behind Blue Skies and Lords of War.