The Struggles of a Swedish Actor with Fame and Accolades

TLDRIn this interview, Alexander Skarsgard discusses his experience with winning awards, his Swedish background, and his time in the military.

Key insights

🏆Alexander Skarsgard won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role in Big Little Lies.

🇸🇪Skarsgard is from Sweden, where there is a cultural norm called the Law of Jante that discourages showing off achievements.

🌊Skarsgard sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on a sailboat, despite not being an experienced sailor.

🎭He stars in the limited series 'The Little Drummer Girl' as a character involved in espionage.

🗺️Skarsgard struggled with where to display his awards due to his upbringing in Sweden.

Q&A

What awards did Alexander Skarsgard win?

He won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role in Big Little Lies.

Where is Alexander Skarsgard from?

He is from Sweden.

What is the Law of Jante?

It's a cultural norm in Sweden that discourages people from showing off and thinking they are special.

Did Alexander Skarsgard serve in the military?

Yes, he served in the Swedish military.

What is 'The Little Drummer Girl' about?

It's a limited series about a young actress who gets involved in espionage.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Alexander Skarsgard won awards for his role in Big Little Lies.

06:57He served in the Swedish military and trained in security and hunting.

08:25Skarsgard sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on a sailboat.

10:48He stars in the limited series 'The Little Drummer Girl.'