The gentler side of Alexander Skarsgard

The Swedish actor was a real-life marine before True Blood and Generation Kill made him a star and heart-throb

If there’s such a thing as mojo, Alexander Skarsgard has got it going on. He’s pretty much a walking, talking Lynx ad. Women I know — women who work in fashion, or with puppy dogs and ice cream, and who would have to be physically strapped to a sofa to watch anything with so much as a handgun and an explosion in it — are devoted to Gener­ation Kill, a gritty, documentary-style drama in which special-forces marines during the invasion of Iraq scream battle tech at each other. Because Skarsgard is in it.

Alexander Skarsgård interview: True Blood lust - Telegraph

At 33, he is the oldest of Stellan's six children from his first marriage: three of his brothers – Gustav, 29, Bill, 20, and Valter, 14, have established acting careers. Sam, 28, has also dabbled in the family business. His sister, Eija, 18, is a model; his mother, My, a doctor. He grew up in Stockholm, on the island of Södermalm. Family life, he says, was 'pretty chaotic', the atmosphere 'very liberal'. His father strolled around naked a lot. Aunts, uncles and grandparents all lived close by.

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at Max Linder Cinema on Thursday (November 5) in Paris, France.

The 33-year-old actor was just in Sweden to re-shoot scenes for his new movie, Puss . Two weeks ago at an event in New York City , Alexander spoke to JustJared.com exclusively. Check it:

JJ: Tell us about your character in Straw Dogs .

Alexander Skarsgard: 'There's More to Eric Than Being A Badass Vampire'

In just a few short appearances during season one, Alexander Skarsgard proved why he makes such a convincing vampire.

The 6' 4" star possess all of the mysterious magnetism that makes Bon Temps' creatures of the night so dang alluring.

With season two devoting quite a lot of time towards discovering who Eric is -- besides owner of the show's best bar, Fangtasia (sorry Sam) -- fans are going to learn that there's more to this "man" than meets the eye. In fact, according to Alexander, we'll see the softer side of Eric.

EW interview with Anna Paquin, Alexander Skarsgård and Stephen Moyer at Comic Con

Watch in HD : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6RmkXst6BQ&fmt=18 True Blood "Love Triangle" EW interview with Anna Paquin, Alexander Skarsgård and Stephen Moyer at Comic Con. Source :: http://www.ew.com/ew/package/0,,20213067_20214927,00.html I own nothing, no copyright infringement intended #51 - Le + de commentaires écrits (aujourd'hui) - People #69 - Les préférées (aujourd'hui) - People

Alexander Skarsgård

Sweden may not have a large population but it has gifted the world with bounty of astonishing directors and actors. Greta Garbo , Ingmar Bergman , Max von Sydow and Ingrid Bergman are just the tip of the iceberg of Nordic actors and filmmakers who have enchanted and engaged cinemaphiles across the globe: Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård is poised to join their ranks... See full bio  »

Daniel Craig Gay Scandal!

According to the National Enquirer , 007 star Daniel Craig may be bisexual - or even gay.

The actor was spotted kissing a good-looking guy on May 15th at Roosterfish bar in Venice.

"It was definitely Daniel Craig, and he was most certainly making out with a guy," claims an onlooker in the parking lot. "Daniel kissed his friend on the lips. It was an open-mouth passionate French kiss. In fact, Daniel held the guy's head in his hands and pull him in for the kiss!"

Daniel Craig takes on 007 mantle

Actor Daniel Craig has been confirmed as the new James Bond.

The English star of gangster film Layer Cake, who arrived at a press conference in London by speedboat, will play a tougher, grittier and darker 007.

"It's a huge challenge. Life is about challenges and this is one of the big ones as an actor," said Craig, 37, who will be the sixth James Bond.