Skyler Augustus Gisondo, born on July 22, 1996, has become a familiar face in both comedy and drama. Gisondo began acting on television at the age of six, after his mother sent photos of him to talent agencies in Southern California.
Early Roles and Breakthroughs
In 2003, Gisondo made his television debut as Jeffrey in an episode of the comedy-drama series Miss Match. His first feature film role came in 2006 with Craig E. Serling's Jam, where he portrayed Robert. The following year, he took on a supporting role in the remake of John Carpenter's Halloween. He also appeared as Dewford "Dewdrop/Dewey" Cox, Jr. in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. In 2008, Gisondo reprised the voice role of B-Dawg in Snow Buddies, and appeared as Connor McVie in Four Christmases.
Notable Film Appearances
Gisondo's career continued to gain momentum with roles in various films. In 2012, he voiced a character in Treasure Buddies and played a young Moe Howard in The Three Stooges. He also appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man as Howard Stacy, a role he reprised in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. In 2014, Gisondo played Larry Daley's son Nicky in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, starring alongside Ben Stiller and the late Robin Williams. While filming in Vancouver, Stiller and Williams even helped him create a "promposal" video to ask his girlfriend to senior prom.
Santa Clarita Diet: A Career Highlight
Skyler Gisondo gained widespread recognition for his role as Eric Bemis in Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet. The series centers on Sheila Hammond (Drew Barrymore), who becomes a zombie, and her family's attempts to cope with her condition. Eric, described as a "paranormal expert," becomes an integral part of their lives. Gisondo expressed his excitement about joining the show on his Instagram account, noting he was "really, really excited to be a part of the hilarious new Netflix series."
Working on Santa Clarita Diet was a positive experience for Gisondo. He praised Drew Barrymore as "the sweetest, most genuine person" and Tim Olyphant as "just the man, super funny." He also noted the strong sense of camaraderie among the cast and crew, emphasizing their shared belief in the show's quality.
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Other Television Roles
In 2019, Gisondo joined the cast of The Righteous Gemstones as Gideon Gemstone, further showcasing his comedic talents. That same year, he appeared in Olivia Wilde's Booksmart as Jared. In early 2020, Gisondo appeared in the docudrama The Social Dilemma as Ben. From 2021 to 2022, Gisondo starred alongside Kiersey Clemons, Peter S. Kim and Jaboukie Young-White in the Amazon animated comedy Fairfax. He also appeared in The Resort alongside Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper.
Gisondo has also made guest appearances on numerous television series, including CSI: NY, Once Upon A Time, Psych, and Cold Case.
Voice Acting and Other Projects
Beyond his live-action roles, Gisondo has lent his voice to several films in the Air Buddies series, including Snow Buddies, Santa Buddies, and Spooky Buddies.
In 2015, he played Rusty Griswold's son James in Vacation, a continuation/reboot of the National Lampoon film series. Other film credits include Hard Sell, Class Rank, Time Freak, Feast of the Seven Fishes, The Binge, The Starling, and Licorice Pizza.
"Class Rank": A Turning Point
In Class Rank, directed by Eric Stoltz, Gisondo portrayed Bernard, a 16-year-old passionate about politics. This role marked a turning point for Gisondo, as he felt it was the first role that wasn't an extension of himself. He learned a valuable lesson from Bruce Dern, who encouraged him to be present and engaged in the moment.
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Upcoming Role as Jimmy Olsen
Skyler Gisondo is set to play Jimmy Olsen in Superman: Legacy, further solidifying his status as a versatile and sought-after actor.
Personal Life
Skyler Gisondo was born in Palm Beach County, Florida, to Stacey (née Berke) and Ron Gisondo, who are ocean engineers. His last name comes from his paternal grandfather, who was Italian-American. Gisondo grew up in Manhattan Beach and, at 21, moved to West Hollywood.
Accolades
Gisondo has received nominations for several Young Artist Awards throughout his career, recognizing his talent and contributions to the entertainment industry.
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