Skylar Astin

In the Beginning

Skylar was born on September 23, 1987, in New York City. His parents were Barry and Meryl Lipstein. His father worked as a garment industry executive. Skylar grew up in Rockland County, New York area. He also has two brothers named Jace and Milan, along with his sister Brielle. He graduated from Clarkstown High School North. Going on to attend Stagedoor Manor at a performing arts summer camp. He even became a student at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He did have to take a leap of absence when he had to cast a role in Spring Awakening. At only the age of 15, his agent selected a middle name for Skylar, Astin, which became his stage name.

Career Accomplishments

Skylar starred in the award-winning Spring Awakening which was a Broadway Musical. He played the character of Georg. A male student who has a crush on the piano teacher. He has a handful of solos in the song but is remembered mostly for the song called Touch Me. During his time starring in the musical. Skylar has also been filmed to move Hamlet 2 as the character Rand Posin. Skylar even sang “Raped in the Face” on the soundtrack with Phoebe Strole. There were screenings of the film at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. Astin even signed on with the United Talent Agency.

Most Known For

Skylar at the moment is still well known for his role in the Broadway musical Spring Awakening. His role in Hamlet 2 is also a huge part of helping him to build his career as well. In 2010, Astin played the role of Mark Cohen in the musical production called Rent. Skylar even guest-starred as Ben in an episode of Love Bites called “Boys to Men”. Astin didn't see a huge breakthrough until he starred in the 2012 comedy film called Pitch Perfect. He came back in 2015 in the sequel Pitch Perfect 2. He even starred in another comedy film in 2013 called 21 and Over. Quite recently Skylar is starring in the sitcom on TBS called Ground Floor.

Where Is He Now

Astin is still building up his reputation as an actor. Recently he has been starring in the sitcom Ground Floor as the character Brody Moyer. The character he plays is a money manager who falls in love with a girl who is on the ground floor. Astin is set to have a lead role in an upcoming comedy from NBA that is going to be on the ABC. Astin is still building his career as an actor. He's had a few good roles since he has first been cast in Broadway. He has a good talent as an actor, but he's still growing. Skylar Astin is certainly set for greatness though. If he continues at the pace he's going now. Skylar Astin could quite easily become a household name. The only thing holding him back at this point is being able to score bigger roles. If Skylar is able to get his name out there more and score maybe one or two big roles. He'll be able to rise up higher than ever. Regardless, he's an excellent actor. He is certainly going to go very far in his career.