Jack Dylan Grazer (born September 3, 2003) is an American actor known for his roles in the horror film It (2017) and its sequel It: Chapter Two (2019), as well as the DC Extended Universe superhero film Shazam! (2019) and its sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).
Early Life
Grazer was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gavin Grazer, a screenwriter, and Angela LaFever. His uncle is the producer Brian Grazer. From a young age, Grazer showed an interest in acting and pursued his passion with the support of his family.
Career
Grazer’s breakout role came in 2017 when he was cast as Eddie Kaspbrak in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s It. His performance was well-received, and he reprised his role in the 2019 sequel, It: Chapter Two. In 2019, Grazer starred as Freddy Freeman in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam!, a role he continued in the 2023 sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
In addition to his work in the It and Shazam! franchises, Grazer has appeared in several other films, including Beautiful Boy (2018), Luca (2021), and Ron’s Gone Wrong (2021). He has also been involved in various television projects and voice acting roles.
Personal Life
Grazer is known for his philanthropic efforts, including sponsoring two students annually to attend a summer camp. He is also active on social media, where he engages with his fans and shares insights into his life and career.
Filmography
- Tales of Halloween (2015) as Joey
- Scales: Mermaids Are Real (2017) as Adam Wilts
- It (2017) as Eddie Kaspbrak
- Beautiful Boy (2018) as 12-Year-Old Nic Sheff
- It: Chapter Two (2019) as Eddie Kaspbrak
- Shazam! (2019) as Freddy Freeman
- Luca (2021) as Alberto Scorfano (voice)
- Ron’s Gone Wrong (2021) as Barney Pudowski (voice)
- Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) as Freddy Freeman
Awards and Nominations
Grazer has received several awards and nominations throughout his career, including the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best On-Screen Team for It (2017) and the Hollywood Critics Association’s Next Generation Award (2019).
