Skyler Augustus Gisondo (born July 22, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the films ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', as well as the television programs ''

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'' and '' Santa Clarita Diet''.

Early life and education

Gisondo was born on July 22, 1996, in

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. His parents, Stacey (née Berke) and Ron, are ocean engineers. His last name comes from his paternal grandfather, who was Italian-American. His other three grandparents were

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. After he began working frequently, he was homeschooled for several years. ''(Interview begins at 19:20)'' He spent a number of years in high school involved in the Jewish organization USY, including going to

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on a program offered by them. He attended

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in Los Angeles, graduating in 2014. Gisondo grew up in Florida, and later moved to

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. In 2015, he began attending the

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's film school, at first full-time and later, part-time before taking a hiatus to film ''Santa Clarita Diet''. He has stated that he plans to finish his college education.

Career

Gisondo began acting on television at the age of six. In

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, his mother sent photos of him to talent agencies. This led to a successful audition for a national

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commercial. Gisondo later appeared in other commercials, television series and movies.

Personal life

Skyler has been in a relationship with Ari Haagen since July 2018. He is a resident of Manhattan Beach. While filming ''Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb'' in Vancouver, Gisondo asked Ben Stiller and

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to help him film a "

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posal" formally asking his girlfriend to senior prom. They filmed a three-minute comedy routine with

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Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gisondo, Skyler 1996 births Living people 21st-century American male actors American Ashkenazi Jews American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors American people of Italian descent Jewish American male actors Male actors from Florida People from Palm Beach County, Florida 21st-century American Jews