Jack Dylan Grazer
A magnetic young actor who brings a sharp, neurotic wit and genuine heart to coming-of-age roles in blockbuster horror and superhero films.
Born 2003 (age 23)·American actor·Birthday: September 3·Generation Z
Biography
Jack Dylan Grazer emerged as a defining young voice of his generation in Hollywood, specializing in characters who are equal parts anxious and endearing. His breakout role as the hypochondriac Eddie Kaspbrak in the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's 'It' showcased a rare comedic timing layered with palpable fear. He quickly cemented this persona as the foster brother and superhero enthusiast Freddy Freeman in the 'Shazam!' franchise, serving as the cynical, YouTube-obsessed heart of the film. Grazer's energy is intensely verbal and physically expressive, making him a standout even alongside veteran actors. Beyond big franchises, he has explored more dramatic territory in series like 'We Are Who We Are' and lent his voice to the animated 'Luca'. His career trajectory reflects a shift from child actor to a thoughtful performer choosing projects that grapple with identity, friendship, and the messy journey to adulthood.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jack was born in 2003, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jack Was Born
The biggest hits of 2003
#1 Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
#1 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Jack's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2003Born
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2008Started school
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2016Became a teenager
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Could drive
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2021Could vote
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2024Turned 21
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 23 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a leading role as Eddie Kaspbrak in the blockbuster horror film 'It' (2017) and its sequel 'It Chapter Two' (2019).
- Portrayed Freddy Freeman, a key role in the DC Extended Universe films 'Shazam!' (2019) and 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' (2023).
- Starred as Caitlin Poythress in the HBO coming-of-age drama series 'We Are Who We Are', directed by Luca Guadagnino.
- Voiced the character Alberto Scorfano in the critically acclaimed Pixar animated film 'Luca' (2021).
Did You Know?
He is the nephew of film producer Brian Grazer.
He taught himself how to solve a Rubik's Cube and can do it in under two minutes.
He is open about having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
He performed a rap in the film 'Shazam!' that was largely improvised.
“I love playing characters that are outliers, that are kind of on the outskirts of the social food chain.”
