Who is Bill Skarsgård?

If you like supernatural horror movies, you’ve probably seen “It” (2017) and “It Chapter Two” (2019), and if you’ve ever wondered who became Hollywood’s most terrible villain whose smile is blood-curdling, let us introduce you to Bill Skarsgård. Bill received multiple prizes and acclaim for his work as the main antagonist of the mentioned movies, playing It also known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

He has nearly 40 acting credits on his record, but the aforementioned role was his breakout performance. Stay tuned to find out more about this young actor, his professional origins, and what he’s up to.

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Early life, family, and education

Born Bill Istvan Gunther Skarsgård under the zodiac sign of Leo on 9 August 1990, in Vällingby, Sweden, Bill holds Swedish nationality. He comes from a family of actors – Stellan Skarsgård, his father, and Bill’s brothers, Valter, Alexander and Gustaf, are also performers. Their mother, My, is a doctor, and their two other siblings, Eija and Sam, have chosen various careers.

Stellan, their father, remarried Megan Everett, with whom he had two children, Kolbjorn and Ossian, who prefer to live their lives away from the spotlight.

Bill had an interest in acting from an early age, and as a child, he would go into his room, get dressed, and come out as a different character – his parents had to call him by his character’s name, or he would get upset.

When it comes to his educational background, he attended a local high school, and upon matriculating in 2008, he didn’t go to college but pursued his acting career.

Roles in movies

Bill made his acting debut as Klasse in the 2000 movie “Järngänget”, a thriller in which his brother, Alexander starred. Seven years later, Bill was seen as Victor in the short drama “Myskväll”, which was nominated for the Berlin International Film Festival Award for Best European Short Film. He followed with his role as Unge Herr Svenzon in another short movie “Pigan Brinner!” in 2008.

Later that year, Bill co-starred with his father, Stellan, in the action drama “Arn: The Kingdom at the End of the Road”, then in the following year, Bill landed the lead role in the fantasy comedy “Kenny Begins”, the story of a hopeless student at the Hero Academy, which was poorly rated by the audience.

Bill’s first notable role came in 2010, when he was cast to play Simon in the romantic comedy-drama “I Rymden Finns Inga Känslor” (“In Space There are No Feelings” in English), which brought Bill a nomination for the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor and the Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Leading Young Performer.

— Bill as Martin in "Behind Blue Skies", 2010. pic.twitter.com/JuiHTxB4Zf

— Bill Skarsgård Italy (@SkarsgardItaly) September 4, 2017

Also in 2010, Bill starred as Martin in the drama “Behind Blue Skies”, followed by his roles in “The Crown Jewels” and “Siomn Och Ekarna” in 2011, before he made his Hollywood debut as Makhotin in the 2012 Oscar-awarded romantic drama “Anna Karenina”, co-starring with Keira Knightley and Jude Law in this love story based on the novel of the same title by Lev Tolstoy. The movie had 53 award nominations and won 33, including the Oscar for Best Achievement in Costume Design.

Next, Bill was seen as Otto in the 2013 Norwegian movie “Victoria”, in which he starred opposite Iben Akerlie and Jakob Oftebro, followed by his role as Matthew in the 2016 action adventure “Allegiant”, which was his return to Hollywood.

Bill was next cast to play Merkel in the 2017 action thriller “Atomic Blonde”, starring Charlize Theron and James McAvoy, which had 18 award nominations and won 10. Later that year, Bill was seen playing his most significant role to date, as Pennywise in the horror “It”. The movie, also starring Finn Wolfhard and Jaeden Martell, had 47 award nominations, winning 10, including Bill’s iHorror Award for Best Actor, the Fright Meter Award, and The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) Star-Meter Award- Fan Favorite.

He was also nominated for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, and the MTV Movie + TV Award- Best Villain.

This role opened many doors for Bill, and later that year, he was cast to star as Henry in the romantic drama “Battlecreek”, the story of a loner and night owl, who has a rare skin illness and has spent his entire life under the strict supervision of his frustrated mother. A young lady’s car breaks down one night, and Henry’s life is permanently changed. The movie won the City of Angels Women’s Film Festival Award for Most Inspirational Feature Film.

In 2018, Bill was seen as Mark in “Assassination Nation” and as Zeitgeist in “Deadpool 2”, before he reprised his role as Pennywise in the 2019 movie “It Chapter Two”, which brought him the BAM Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Bill said that playing Pennywise was by far the most mentally and physically draining role, which caused him nightmares after the filming finished. He added that he had very vivid and strange Pennywise dreams. He shared that he came to the audition dressed as a clown with make-up to show his commitment, and almost immediately transformed into Pennywise. Bill said that he sees his connection to Pennywise as a toxic relationship, and stated that he won’t be seen as this character in the announced series “Welcome to Derry”, a prequel to “It”.

After his role in “It Chapter Two”, Bill was seen as Kane in the 2020 movie “Nine Days”, followed by his roles in “The Devil All the Time” (2020), “Naked Singularity” and “Eternals” both in 2021, and “Burn All My Letters” in 2022.

Most recently, he played Marquis in the popular action movie “John Wick: Chapter 4” in 2023. His fans will be happy to hear that he will be seen in four new projects, entitled “Nosferatu”, “Emperor”, “Boy Kills World”, and “The Crow”, all currently in development.

Roles in series

Bill made his first television appearance as Tony in the 2002 mini-series “Pappa Polis”, followed by his role as Marten in an episode of the Sweden series “Livet and Fagervik” in 2009. In the following year, Bill was seen as Erik in the TV mini-series “Arn”, however, the role that brought him international recognition was his portrayal of Roman Godfrey in the series “Hemlock Grove” – from 2013 through 2015, Bill was seen in 33 episodes of this fantasy horror-drama, starring opposite Lande Liboiron and Famke Janssen. The series was nominated for two Primetime Emmys.

Bill was next cast to play The Kid in the series “Castle Rock”, and during 2018 and 2019 he was seen in 12 episodes of this fantasy horror series. based on the stories written by Stephen King, which had 20 award nominations.

Most recently, television viewers saw Bill as Mateo in an episode of the 2020 series “Soulmates”, followed by his lead role as Clark Olofsson in the 2022 series “Clark”, which followed the story of Sweden’s most notorious mobster, Clark Olofsson, whose horrific crimes inspired the phrase ‘Stockholm Syndrome’. Although the series had no nominations, it was well-rated by the audience (7.4/10).

Love life and relationships

Bill is quite secretive when it comes to his personal matters and hasn’t spoken about his previous relationships before he met his now-partner Alida Morberg – she’s also Swedish and an actress. The two haven’t shared how and when they met or when they started their relationships, but according to sources, they’ve been a couple for at least a few years now.

They became parents in 2018, when Alida gave birth to their daughter, whose name hasn’t been disclosed, so as of April 2023, Bill is in a relationship and has one child.

Age, height, and net worth

Bill’s age is 32, known for his muscular build, and if you’re wondering how tall he is, he stands at 6ft 3ins (1.92m) and weighs roughly 185lbs (85kgs).

In terms of prosperity, he’s amassed a sizable fortune from his acting profession. According to sources as of early 2023, Bill’s net worth has been estimated at over $5 million.

Who is Cote de Pablo?

An actress with 10 acting credits, Cote de Pablo rose to prominence as Ziva David in the series “NCIS”, a Special Agent and former Mossad officer, skilled with firearms, in martial arts and with knives, recognized for her chilly looks. This role brought Cote numerous award nominations and she won the Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress- Television, as well as the American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Television Series.

If you’re interested to learn more about her and what she’s doing now, you’ve come to the right place.

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Early life, family, and education

Born Maria Jose de Pablo Fernandez under the zodiac sign of Scorpio on 12 November 1979, in Santiago, Chile, she holds both Chilean and American nationality, since aged 10 she moved with her family to Miami, Florida USA, where she spent most of her childhood. Cote (a common Chilean nickname for Maria Jose), was raised by her single mother, alongside her younger siblings Francisco and Andrea.

Cote had an interest in performing from an early age, and while in Miami attended the New World School of Arts, studying musical theatre. Aged 15, Cote co-hosted several episodes of the Latin-American talk-show “Control”, alongside Carlos Ponce, who later hosted “Entertainment Tonight”.

Upon matriculating in 1997, Cote enrolled at Carnegie Mellion University, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania USA, from which she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (Musical Theatre), in 2000.

She launched her acting career while she was at college, playing in the local theatre – Cote was seen in musicals such as “A Little Night Music”, “And the World Goes ‘Round”, and “The Fantasticks”, among others.

Roles in series

Cote made her television series debut as Fiona in an episode of the series “The $treet” in 2000, followed by her guest role as Gina in “The Education of Max Bickford” in 2001. Three years later, Cote was seen as Marguerite Cisneros in ten episodes of the series “The Jury”, before she was cast to play her most significant role, to date, as Ziva David in “NCIS”.

From 2005 through 2020, Cote appeared in 194 episodes of this crime drama, which follows the story of cases of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), based in Washington DC, starring alongside Sean Murray, David McCallum and Mark Harmon. The show had 41 award nominations, including three for Primetime Emmys, winning 27.

When Cote stated that she chose not to return to “NCIS”, people wanted to know the reason, so she explained that her decision was made due to political things, and also considered that the script wasn’t good enough. Cote added that she loves the character of Ziva, but felt that it wasn’t treated with the respect the character deserves.

Cote also has a talent for singing, and showed her skills singing Tom Waits’ song “Temptation” in an episode of “NCIS” in 2008. Perhaps you didn’t know that she also sang vocals on Roberto Pitre’s compact disk (CD) “Vivo En Vida”.

Concurrently, Cote played the lead role of Shirah in the 2015 TV mini-series “The Dovekeepers”, based on the novel by Alice Hoffman about four extraordinary women in their fight at the siege of Masada.

Roles in movies

Cote made her big-screen debut as Bruja in the 2010 action drama “The Last Rites of Ransom Pride”, also starring Dwight Yoakam, Jon Foster and Lizzy Caplan, which won the Alberta Film & Television Award for Best Make-Up.

Cote was next cast to play Jessica in the 2015 biographic drama “The 33”, which followed the true story of 33 miners trapped underground for 69 days. For her performance, Cote won the Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress – Feature Film.

Sneak peek of Cote de Pablo in her upcoming film, Seneca.

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Most recently, Cote was seen as Celeste in the 2019 drama “Seneca”, also starring Moises Acevedo and Claudia Morcate-Martin. The plot revolved around an artist who struggles with his life after becoming a father. The movie won New York Latino Film Festival Honorable Mention- Best Film.

Cote’s fans will be happy to hear that she completed the filming of her new project, entitled “The Crossing”, a short drama, in which she plays the lead role of Renata.

Love life and relationships

Cote has been the subject of various rumors about her romantic life, however, she’s one of those celebrities who prefer to keep their personal matters secret – Cote has no social media account. There are many under her name, but most of them are pages made by Cote’s fans.

It’s known that she was in a long-term relationship with Ecuadorian actor Diego Serrano; he’s perhaps known best for his role as Tomas Rivera in the series “Another World”, while movie lovers know him as Kyle Underhill in “The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green”. The two were in a relationship for years, however, they separated in June 2015.

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Cote was romantically linked to many of her co-stars from “NCIS”, but most rumors revolved around her and Michael Weatherly, who played Tony in the series. The characters they played were a couple in the series, so since the energy between the actors was that strong, many assumed that Cote and Michael were dating in real life. However, the truth is that they are just friends, and although they both left the show, according to Cote, they are still close.

As of April 2023, it seems that Cote is single; she hasn’t been married or engaged and doesn’t have children.

Age, height, and net worth

Cote is 43 years old. Her trademark is long brown hair and tanned skin; the color of her eyes is dark brown. Cote has a slim but fit build, stands at a height of 5ft 6ins (1.69m) and weighs around 140lbs (64kgs), with vital statistics of 36-29-35.

Most of the income Cote has earned playing in the series “NCIS” – according to sources, her salary was around $120,000 per episode. Her net worth is reportedly estimated at over $6 million, as of mid-2023.

Who is Lauren Wood?

A singer-songwriter and voice-over artist, Lauren Wood, is perhaps still known best for her single “Fallen” featured in the Oscar-nominated (Best Actress in a Leading Role) movie “Pretty Woman”, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The single “Fallen” is referred to as one of the most beautiful love songs, and the soundtrack from the mentioned movie has sold over 20 million copies worldwide bringing Lauren Wood international fame.

To learn more about her journey from shy teenage girl to world-renowned and awarded artist, keep on scrolling.

Early life, family, and education

Born Ilene Rappaport also known as Chunky, the singer has never revealed her birthdate. It is known that she hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA, thus she holds American nationality, and Lauren comes from a family of Caucasian descent.

Being secretive when it comes to her personal matters, Lauren hasn’t shared the names of her parents or their occupations, however, in her interview for Rivetin Griffs, she said that both of her parents were very supportive of her music career. She added that she was raised with a really good and fun-loving attitude, although she was shy while she was a teenager.

Lauren said that her parent’s support helped her to overcome shyness and she recalls that her mother used to tell her that she can do anything.

When it comes to Lauren’s educational background, she attended a local high school. It’s believed that upon matriculating she enrolled in college, although Lauren hasn’t confirmed this assumption.

From shy teenager to Grammy-nominated artist

Lauren launched her music career forming the band called Rebecca and the Sunnybrook Farmers, back in the middle ’60s. In 1972, Lauren sang the backup vocals on the album “The Grand Wazoo” by Frank Zappa.

In the following year, she formed another band, called Chunky, Novi & Ernie, with her cousin, Novi Novog, a viola player, and Ernie Emerita, a bassist. The trio released their debut album in 1973, and the second was released in 1977.

Two years later, Lauren released her debut self-titled album for Warner Bros. Records, which although a solo album, in the lower right corner there were words ‘featuring Novi and Ernie’. Some of the guests who were heard on Lauren’s album were Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Steve Lukather, and many others.

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Lauren also wrote for artists such as Larry Coryell, Cher, Warren Hill, and Nicolette Larson, among many other popular singers. In 1981, Lauren released her second album “Cat Trick”, and soon after, she vanished from the music scene.

She spent time writing songs and performing for television and movie soundtracks. Worth mentioning is her single “Wounded in Love”, featured in the 1986 comedy “Police Academy 3: Back in Training”.

The aforementioned mega-hit song “Fallen” was, without a doubt, the most crucial single for her music career. Lauren received multiple prizes and praises for the song, which is perhaps one of the most intriguing love ballads.

Another notable single was Lauren’s duet with Michael McDonald, and the song “Please Don’t Leave” was number five hit on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.

In the late ‘90s, Lauren founded her record label, Bad Art Records, and in 1999, she released her third album, which was also self-titled. Her fourth album, entitled “Love, Death & Customer Service” was released in 2006.

In 2020, Warner Bros. Records re-released and remastered Lauren’s albums, “Lauren Wood” and “Cat Trick”.

Acting career and voice-over credits

Lauren made her acting debut in an episode of the series “Throb” in 1986. Three years later, she was heard as a Singer in “Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland”. In 2002, Lauren voiced the characters of Elf and Fidgety Kid in two episodes of the animated series “Rugrats”. She was next heard in “Rugrats Pre-School Daze” and “All Grown Up!” in 2005, and in 2007, she was seen as Carly in an episode of the series “The Chase”.

“It’s a dangerous path I bounce… but I bounce it alone. Because the Hundred Acre Wood needs a hero, Pooh Bear! And I’m the only one.” –Tigger, Winnie the Pooh pic.twitter.com/iPG1vCIPDo

— Disney (@Disney) November 8, 2019

Lauren sang the theme song for the series “Just Shoot Me!”, and was heard on many national commercials for brands such as Nintendo, Nike, and Budweiser. As a background vocal, Lauren was heard in commercials for Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and 7 Up.

When it comes to movies, Lauren recorded voice-over for animations such as “The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea”, “Jackie Chan Adventures”, and “The Tigger Movie”. For the last one, she sang five songs, including the hit “Someone Like Me Lullabee”.

Lauren was also heard singing in the jukebox musical comedy “Mamma Mia!”, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, and Stellan Skarsgård. She sang “Dancing Queen”, “SOS”, “Take a Chance on Me”, and “Super Trouper”.

The album was nominated for the Grammy Award- Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

Love life and relationships

As mentioned, Lauren is quite secretive when it comes to her private life, and she hasn’t spoken about her relationships. She has been the subject of numerous rumors about her love life and even her sexual orientation was questioned, however, she remained tight-lipped about these assumptions.

Some rumors were saying that she was in a relationship with Michael McDonald since the two were often seen together performing all around the US and worldwide. The rumors stopped in 1983 when Michael married Amy Holland, also a singer.

There have been rumors saying that Lauren was in a relationship with the late singer Allee Willis, and the two collaborated on the songs “In The Dark” and “Ain’t Got Nothing For Me”. In one of her interviews, Lauren said that Allee was her girlfriend for four years, however, it isn’t clear if this was just a close friendship or something more.

As of April 2023, it seems that Lauren is single, she hasn’t been married or engaged and doesn’t have children.

How rich is Lauren Wood?

Lauren has made a fortune as a multi-talented artist and the owner of the international hit. She earns as the record label owner. Also, she must have earned a higher amount of money shooting commercials for various popular brands. According to sources, as of April 2023, Lauren’s net worth has been estimated at over $9 million.