At 150 Roles, Skarsgård Says Acting Is Refusing to Grow Up

Veteran Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård has a simple view of his profession. After starring in over 150 films and TV shows, he compares acting to the freedom of childhood. "You never grow up," he explained. Skarsgård's wide-ranging career includes acclaimed dramas like "Breaking the Waves," the musical "Mamma Mia!," and the recent Star Wars series "Andor." He recently won a Golden Globe for his latest role. In "Sentimental Value," he plays a filmmaker attempting to reconnect with his daughters, who are actresses. The part mirrors real life: several of Skarsgård's own children are successful actors. For him, the job remains about play. It requires an adult's discipline, he notes, but a child's imagination.