How old was Gustaf Skarsgård in Prima ballerina?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Prima ballerina was being made, Gustaf Skarsgård was:

8 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Prima ballerina:

January 1, 1989

And the known birth date of Gustaf Skarsgård:

November 12, 1980

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Gustaf Skarsgård could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.