Bill Skarsgård

Swedish actor, starred in IT

Bill Skarsgård - Swedish actor, starred in IT
Born

August 9th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Sweden

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An accomplished actor gained recognition for roles in film and television. Played Pennywise the Clown in the horror films 'IT' (2017) and 'IT Chapter Two' (2019), based on the novel by Stephen King. Portrayed other notable characters in series including 'Hemlock Grove' and 'Castle Rock'. Established a reputation for versatility in performances, contributing significantly to the horror genre.

Played Pennywise in 'IT' and 'IT Chapter Two'

Starring role in 'Hemlock Grove'

Featured in 'Castle Rock'

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