Skylar Astin

Skylar Astin Lipstein, known professionally as Skylar Astin, was born on September 23, 1987, in New York City and raised in Rockland County. He is the son of Meryl and Barry Lipstein. He attended Clarkstown High School North and later enrolled at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts before taking a leave of absence to pursue his acting career. His professional journey began on Broadway, where he originated the role of Georg in the musical “Spring Awakening” from 2006 to 2008. This early success established his presence in the performing arts industry.

Astin transitioned to film and television roles, gaining wider recognition for his portrayal of Jesse Swanson in “Pitch Perfect” (2012) and its sequel “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015). Concurrently, he took on diverse roles such as Casey in “21 & Over” (2013) and Brody Moyer in the TBS sitcom “Ground Floor” (2013–2015). His acting and singing abilities were further showcased in the musical dramedy “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” (2020–2021) as Max Richman. Throughout his career, Astin has consistently engaged in projects that highlight his talent in both comedic and dramatic capacities, including voice acting for animated series like “Trolls: The Beat Goes On!” (2018–2019) and “TrollsTopia” (2020–2022).

More recently, Astin has continued to expand his television credits, appearing in “Grey’s Anatomy” (2022) as Todd Eames and taking on the titular role in the CBS drama “So Help Me Todd” (2022–2024). He has also maintained his connection to theater, performing in various stage productions, including “Into the Woods” (2019) at the Hollywood Bowl and “Little Shop of Horrors” (2022) Off-Broadway. His career demonstrates a steady progression across diverse entertainment mediums, from stage to screen, and encompasses both live action and voice roles.