Jack Dylan Grazer is an American actor who played Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film "It" based on the novel by Stephen King.
Jack Dylan Grazer
Childhood and Family
Jack Dylan Grazer was born on September 3, 2003, in Los Angeles, California, to Angela Lafever and Gavin Grazer. His uncle, producer Brian Grazer, is a three-time Oscar nominee who has worked on well-known films like "A Beautiful Mind," "Inferno," "Changeling," "The Da Vinci Code," and "8 Mile." Jack's father is also an actor; he played a minor role in "Frost/Nixon" but did not achieve significant fame.
Jack seldom talks about his childhood and family, noting that he was just an ordinary kid, attended a regular school, and in his free time, played the flute, skateboarded, and hung out with friends. According to Grazer, no one in his family expected him to pursue a career in filmmaking.
Jack is good at skateboarding
Acting Career
Jack Grazer's acting talent was noticed quite early – the cheerful and active boy was invited to the Adderley School for the Performing Arts, where he began to learn the craft while also participating in school plays. Even then, he was not afraid of challenges and took on any role with a smile on his face.
In 2014, Grazer made his debut in a minor role in an episode of the comedy series "The Greatest Event in Television History". On set, the boy met such comedy masters as Paul Rudd, Adam Scott, and Aidy Bryant.
Jack Grazer began acting at 11
The following year, Grazer appeared in an episode of the comedy show "Comedy Bang! Bang!" – this experience introduced him to comedians Scott Aukerman, Reggie Watts, and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of the TV series "Modern Family". That same year, the young actor starred in the comedy horror "Tales of Halloween", which consists of ten stories connected by the Halloween theme.
Jack Dylan Grazer - Shazam! Fury of the Gods, It, Luca
In 2017, Jack starred in the fantasy action film "Scales: Mermaids Are Real" about a girl who turns into a mermaid on the eve of her 12th birthday. The role was small but became his first experience in a feature film.
Jack Grazer in 'Scales: Mermaids Are Real'
In August 2017, Grazer could be seen in two episodes of the weekly entertainment show "Movie Trivia Schmoedown".
In September 2017, the horror film "It", based on the novel by Stephen King, was released. The first part of the film tells the story of children from the town of Derry, who are terrorized by an unknown entity in the guise of a clown.
‘The Losers' Club’
Grazer played Eddie Kaspbrak, a sickly hypochondriac constantly immersed in depression and believing he needs countless medications. However, the true source of his problems is his overbearing mother, who has convinced Eddie that he is seriously ill and needs to stay close to her.
In 'It', Jack Grazer played hypochondriac Eddie
Eddie's friends were played by Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Finn Wolfhard, Wyatt Oleff, and Chosen Jacobs. The film won the Golden Trailer Award for Best Horror in 2017.
Jack Grazer and Finn Wolfhard
On September 25, 2017, the first episode of the comedy series "Me, Myself & I", which examines the life of one man over a 50-year period, was released. Grazer plays 14-year-old Alex in 1991. 40-year-old Alex in the present day is played by American comedian Bobby Moynihan, and 65-year-old Alex in 2042 is portrayed by John Larroquette.
Jack Grazer in 'Me, Myself & I'
Next, Grazer starred in Felix Van Groeningen's film "Beautiful Boy" – a story about a drug addict's life through his father's eyes. Jack played the main character, Nic Sheff, at age 12. Adult Nic was portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, and his father's role went to Steve Carell.
A scene from 'Beautiful Boy'
In 2019, the sequel to the cult film "It Chapter Two" was released, where Jack once again played Eddie as a child. Adult Eddie was portrayed by James Ransone.
The Cast of IT Chapter Two Recaps the First Movie
Jack also played a key role in the film "Shazam!" about a superhero who can transform from a boy into an adult man with superpowers. The film starred Zachary Levi and Mark Strong.
Jack Grazer in 'Shazam!'
In 2020, the actor played leading roles in the thriller "Don't Tell a Soul" and the Italian series "We Are Who We Are", a role in which, according to Jack, took his acting to a new level: "It was probably the first time I truly acted. I moved my mind into another entity. It was a really crazy feeling."
Jack Grazer in 'We Are Who We Are'
During this time, he also gained experience in voice acting: he lent his voice to characters from the Oscar-nominated animated film "Luca", "Ron's Gone Wrong", and "Ciao Alberto".
Jack Grazer's Personal Life
The actor was rumored to be dating Instagram star and his peer Ellie Hiyar. In early 2020, he met Instagram blogger Cylia Chasman. Soon after, the young couple started dating, both sharing sweet photos and appearing to be a beautiful couple to onlookers.
Jack Grazer and Cylia Chasman
However, in December 2021, they broke up and Cylia accused Jack of abusive behavior. Cylia's sister posted, revealing the dark side of Grazer's personality. She called the actor "a manipulator and abuser" and listed incidents where Jack behaved in such a manner:
He cheated on Cylia for 4 months. He threw a water bottle at her; she caught it with her hand, got a bruise and couldn't move it for another 6 days. Slapped her more than once. Threw a tantrum and slammed the door right in front of her face. Texted other girls. Grabbed her hair and threw her against the walls and on the floor.
The actor denied the accusations and took legal action, describing his ex-girlfriend as problematic, immature, and attention-seeking.
In the summer of 2021, Jack revealed that he is bisexual. In the spring of 2022, the media reported on his new romance with TikToker Morgan Cohen, who is 5 years his senior.
Jack Grazer and Morgan Cohen
Jack Dylan Grazer Now
In 2023, audiences saw Jack reprise his role as Freddy Freeman in the sequel "Shazam! Fury of the Gods." At the same time, he was busy with the series "The Spiderwick Chronicles," which is set to premiere in 2024. In the series, he voiced a house-elf named Thimbletack.
Photo from the presentation of the second 'Shazam'
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