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You know Alexander Skarsgard as the handsome and powerful vampire on HBO's hit series True Blood. Here are five facts about the actor you may not know!

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1. Had a screen test for the title role in Marvel's superhero flick Thor, which ended up going to Chris Hemsworth.

2. In his first U.S. role, played one of the ill-fated male model roommates in the 2001 film Zoolander.

3. Was a marine in the Swedish military.

4. Was voted Sweden's Sexiest Man Alive -- not once, but five times.

5. Appeared in Lady Gaga's Paparazzi music video.