Alicia Vikander is a Swedish actress, dancer, and producer known for her remarkable versatility and depth in performance. Born on October 3, 1988, in Gothenburg, Sweden, she began her career in the arts at a young age, initially training as a ballet dancer before transitioning to acting.
Vikander first gained recognition in her native Sweden and later achieved international acclaim for her roles in films such as Ex Machina and The Danish Girl, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. With a career spanning various genres and formats, Vikander has established herself as one of the leading actresses of her generation.
Profile
- Full name: Alicia Amanda Vikander
- Date of birth: October 3, 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Profession: Actress, dancer, producer
- Height: 5 ft 5¾ in (1.67 m)
- Parents: Maria Fahl Vikander (Mother), Svante Vikander (Father)
- Siblings: Anton Vikander (Brother)
- Spouse: Michael Fassbender (married October 14, 2017)
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: N/A
- Ethnicity: Swedish (with Finnish ancestry)
- Net worth: $20 million
Early Life and Education
Alicia Vikander was born on October 3, 1988, in Gothenburg, Sweden, to Finnish parents, Maria Fahl Vikander and Svante Vikander. Raised in a family with artistic inclinations—her mother was a stage actress and her father a psychiatrist—Vikander was exposed to the performing arts from an early age.
She began acting in minor stage productions at the Göteborg Opera and trained as a ballet dancer at the Royal Swedish Ballet School in Stockholm. Vikander’s early education included attending various schools in Sweden, where she balanced academics with her passion for dance and acting.
She eventually launched her professional acting career by participating in Swedish short films and television series. Her breakthrough role came in the TV drama Andra Avenyn (2007–2008), where she portrayed Josefin Björn-Tegebrandt.
Personal Life
Alicia Vikander‘s personal life has garnered media attention primarily due to her marriage to actor Michael Fassbender. The couple began dating in 2014 after meeting on the set of The Light Between Oceans. They married on October 14, 2017, in a private ceremony. While they keep their personal lives relatively private, they have occasionally shared glimpses of their relationship with fans.
Career
Vikander’s film career took off after her feature film debut in Pure (2009), which earned her the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress. She gained international recognition with roles in Anna Karenina (2012) and A Royal Affair (2012). Her performance as Vera Brittain in Testament of Youth (2014) further solidified her status as a serious actress.
In 2015, Vikander received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Gerda Wegener in The Danish Girl, which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred as Ava, an artificial intelligence character, in Ex Machina (2014), showcasing her ability to blend emotional depth with science fiction themes.
Throughout her career, Vikander has taken on diverse roles across various genres, including action films like Tomb Raider (2018) and dramas such as The Green Knight (2021). Her ability to adapt to different characters has made her one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood.
Awards
Alicia Vikander has received numerous awards throughout her career:
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: The Danish Girl (2015)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: The Danish Girl (2016)
- Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress: The Danish Girl (2016)
- BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination: 2013
- Guldbagge Award for Best Actress: Pure (2009)
Net Worth
Alicia Vikander‘s net worth is estimated to be approximately $20 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her successful acting career, endorsements, and production ventures.
Social Media
- Instagram: @aliciavikander
- Twitter: N/A
Filmography
- The Danish Girl
- Ex Machina
- Tomb Raider
- The Light Between Oceans
- Testament of Youth
- A Royal Affair
- Anna Karenina
- Earthquake Bird
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