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-Girlfri...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
as Self - Performer
CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthda...
Spring Awakening: Those You've Known
2022
as Self
Fifteen years after the smash, Tony-winning Broadway run of "Spring Awakening," the original cast and creative team reunite for a spectacular, one-nig...
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021
as Max Richman
On her first holiday without her father, Zoey attempts to create a magical Christmas for her family just like the ones Mitch used to do.
Secret Society of Second Born Royals
2020
as Professor James Morrow
Sam is a teenage royal rebel, second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as her disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-ti...
Ghosts of War
2020
as Eugene
A group of World War II American soldiers encounter a supernatural enemy as they occupy a French castle previously under Nazi control.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Oh My God I Think It's Over
2019
as Self
“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Oh My God I Think It’s Over” is a peek behind the curtain as the team behind the award-winning comedy series “Crazy Ex-Girlfrien...
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
2018
as Self
A star-studded lineup of music, film and television stars will join the celebration of Mickey Mouse on Mickey's 90th Spectacular. The two-hour televis...
Hot Air
2018
as Gareth Whitley
A right-wing talk show host's life takes a sudden turn when his 16-year-old niece comes crashing into his life.
Speech & Debate
2017
as Walter Healy
Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an unlikely trio set out to find a common truth and make...
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
2016
as Norman Mushari
Follows Elliot Rosewater, heir of a massive fortune controlled by the Rosewater Foundation, as he deals with the guilt surrounding his wealth. At the ...
Monkey Up
2016
as Monty (voice)
A talking monkey seeks to gain fame and fortune as a movie star, but instead finds what's most important, a family.
Flock of Dudes
2015
as David
A 30-something year old decides to "break up" with his best buds in order to finally grow up.
Pitch Perfect 2
2015
as Jesse Swanson
The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, ...
Luna Goes Cruising
2015
as Crouton (voice)
A dog named Luna and her owner interact with each other and other pets as they attempt to find Luna a significant other.
The Oven
2014
as Owen Miller
A young couple get into a fight before a very important party. Little do they know an outsider has tuned into their conversation.
Cavemen
2013
as Dean
A Los Angeles playboy decides to give up his partying ways and find true love.
21 & Over
2013
as Casey
Brilliant student Jeff Chang has the most important interview of his life tomorrow. But today is still his birthday, what starts off as a casual cele...
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
as Roy (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings ...
Pitch Perfect
2012
as Jesse Swanson
College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thru...
Taking Woodstock
2009
as John Roberts
The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happe...
Hamlet 2
2008
as Rand Posin
Failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz rallies his Tucson students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical ...
Spring Awakening
2006
as Georg
Spring Awakening is a Tony Award-winning rock musical that explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood. The musical is based on the 1891 German...
Stagedoor
2006
as Himself
Pack your bags for a trip to a Catskills summer camp where the stars of tomorrow go to prepare for their shot at the big time as filmmaker Alexandra S...
Street Smart
N/A
as Trevor
A look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town, who come together with humor and a bit of Robin Hood-style ...
F*ck Valentine's Day
N/A
Gina hates her Valentine's Day birthday and travels to Greece to prevent her boyfriend's proposal. With help from vacationers Johnny and his sister Mi...