Skylar Astin
Known for Acting
Biography
Skylar Astin Lipstein (born September 23, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He's best known for portraying Jesse Swanson in the musical films Pitch Perfect (2012) and Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). He was in the original cast of the Broadway musical Spring Awakening, and has since appeared in films such as Hamlet 2 (2008), Taking Woodstock (2009), Cavemen (2013), and 21 & Over (2013). He played the role of Greg Serrano (originally played by Santino Fontana) on the last season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; and the role of Max in the musical dramedy Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020). He co-stars as the title character in the dramedy So Help Me Todd (2022).
Filmography
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
as Roy (voice)
F Valentine's Day
2026
as Andrew
Pitch Perfect
2012
as Jesse Swanson
Pitch Perfect 2
2015
as Jesse Swanson
Ghosts of War
2020
as Eugene
Taking Woodstock
2009
as John Roberts
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals
2020
as Professor James Morrow
21 & Over
2013
as Casey
Monkey Up
2016
as Monty (voice)
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021
as Max Richman
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
2018
as Self
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
as Self - Performer
Flock of Dudes
2015
as David
Speech & Debate
2017
as Walter Healy
Luna Goes Cruising
2015
as Crouton (voice)
Hot Air
2018
as Gareth Whitley
Hamlet 2
2008
as Rand Posin
Cavemen
2013
as Dean
Street Smart
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as Trevor
Stagedoor
2006
as Himself