Happy birthday! Gustaf Skarsgard turns 45 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 45 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

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Gustaf Skarsgard is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Gustaf Skarsgard (Vikings, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Skarsgard, a cultural icon

Born Gustaf Caspar Orm Skarsgård in Stockholm on November 12, 1980, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Skarsgard's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Gustaf hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gustaf Skarsgard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Gustaf, you're the best!

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