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Actor & Producer | Known for Playing Pennywise in It | Star of Nosferatu & Castle Rock

Bill Skarsgård Speaking Fee: $150,000 to $200,000

Actor & Producer | Known for Playing Pennywise in It | Star of Nosferatu & Castle Rock

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Bill Skarsgård
Speaking Fee:
$150,000 to $200,000

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Primary Topic Category:
Comedy and Entertainment

Secondary Topic Category:
Big Names / Headliners / Star Power

 

Bill Skarsgård Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Bill Skarsgård is a Swedish actor and producer known for his chilling portrayal of Pennywise in It and It Chapter Two. He has starred in critically acclaimed projects like Castle Rock, Hemlock Grove, and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. Skarsgård’s ability to transform into complex, eerie characters has made him a standout in the horror and thriller genres. Beyond acting, he has expanded into producing, further shaping the stories he brings to life. His work continues to push boundaries, earning him recognition as one of the most compelling performers of his generation.

Bill Skarsgård, born on August 9, 1990, in Vällingby, Sweden, hails from a family deeply rooted in the arts. His father, Stellan Skarsgård, is a renowned actor, and several of his siblings, including Alexander, Gustaf, and Valter, have also pursued acting careers. Growing up in this creative environment, Bill was naturally drawn to the world of performance. He began his acting journey at the age of 10 with a role in the Swedish film White Water Fury (2000). As a teenager, he continued to explore acting, appearing in various Swedish television series and films. His breakthrough came with the lead role in Simple Simon (2010), which earned him a Guldbagge Award nomination and showcased his talent to a broader audience. In 2013, Skarsgård gained international recognition starring as Roman Godfrey in the Netflix horror series Hemlock Grove, which ran for three seasons. This role marked his entry into the horror genre, setting the stage for future performances. He then appeared in The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016), his first major American film, demonstrating his versatility across genres. Skarsgård's portrayal of Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's It catapulted him to global fame. His chilling performance was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, leading him to reprise the role in It Chapter Two (2019). He continued to explore complex characters, starring in the Hulu series Castle Rock (2018) and portraying the lead in the Netflix miniseries Clark (2022), based on the life of Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson. Beyond acting, Skarsgård has ventured into producing, with credits including the film Barbarian (2022). His dedication to his craft and ability to embody diverse roles have established him as a compelling figure in contemporary cinema.
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