Austin Basis Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied theater at Binghamton University and later at the Actors Studio in New York
• Realized he wanted to be an actor after appearing in his first play in kindergarten
• Relocated to Hollywood from New York after landing guest roles on series including "Law & Order" and others in the early 2000s
• Created his own improv comedy show called Mmm…Comedy in the early 2000s that would eventually run for seven months in New York
• Frequently appears in national television advertisements which have included spots for Toys R Us, Dr․ Pepper, State Farm and Burger King, among others
• Enjoys writing poetry in his spare time