Skyler Gisondo is an American actor best known for portraying Eric Bemis in the Netflix series Santa Clarita Diet and Bryan Pearson in the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show. Although he came from a family with no background in the entertainment industry, he developed a passion for acting at a young age. He began his career by appearing in television commercials before earning guest roles in well-known series such as Criminal Minds, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, Psych, and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later. His breakthrough in films came when he was cast in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, where he shared the screen with legendary actors Robin Williams and Ben Kingsley. Gisondo also portrayed Howard Stacy in two Spider-Man films and appeared in the comedy movie The Three Stooges. With a strong portfolio of television and film roles at a young age, he has established himself as a talented performer with a bright future ahead.
Career of Skyler Gisondo
Skyler Gisondo began acting at the age of six when he played Jeffrey in the comedy-drama television series Miss Match. Encouraged by his early interest in acting, his parents created a portfolio and submitted it to various talent agencies. His first commercial opportunity came with a Pizza Hut advertisement, and the family later relocated to California to give him access to better acting opportunities.
During the early years of his career, Gisondo appeared in guest roles on several popular television series, including Criminal Minds, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, My Name Is Earl, and American Dad!. In 2009, he secured his first recurring television role as Bryan Pearson in the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, appearing in 31 episodes. Between 2010 and 2012, he portrayed Young Shawn in the detective comedy-drama series Psych, further establishing himself as a promising young actor.
In 2012, Gisondo made a notable appearance in the slapstick comedy film The Three Stooges, playing the younger version of Moe alongside Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Will Sasso. That same year, he joined the Marvel universe as Howard Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man, a role he reprised in its sequel.
A significant milestone in his film career came in 2014 with Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. Sharing the screen with acclaimed actors such as Robin Williams, Ben Kingsley, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Dan Stevens, Gisondo gained valuable exposure. The film, produced with a budget of approximately $127 million, earned about $365 million worldwide, making it a commercial success.
Following this breakthrough, Gisondo continued to expand his filmography with roles in movies such as Vacation, Time Freak, and Feast of the Seven Fishes. He also gained widespread recognition for portraying Eric Bemis in the Netflix horror-comedy series Santa Clarita Diet. Created by Victor Fresco, the series featured Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, and Liv Hewson alongside Gisondo and further boosted his popularity among television audiences.
Family & Personal Life
Skyler Gisondo was born on July 22, 1996, in Palm Beach County, Florida, to Ron Gisondo and Stacey Gisondo, both of whom worked as ocean engineers. He was homeschooled during his early education before enrolling at Milken Community High School in Los Angeles, where he graduated in 2014.
While filming Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Gisondo developed close friendships with co-stars Ben Stiller and Robin Williams. The two actors even helped him organize a memorable proposal to his girlfriend for his senior prom, reflecting the strong bond they formed during the production.
Net worth of Skyler Gisondo
The estimated net worth of Skyler Gisondo is about $5 million.