Austin Zajur

Austin Zajur is an American actor, born on August 12, 1995, in the United States. Known for his lead roles in films such as the horror movie Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and the comedy Fist Fight, he also came to prominence through his performances in television series such as Kidding, Mythic Quest and Point of Honor. Zajur hailed from a family of Lebanese-Syrian descent, with his father, Michel Zajur, serving as the president and CEO of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Zajur initiated his acting career at the young age of 11, first appearing in a minor role on the set of the miniseries John Adams. Pursuing his passion, he frequently moved between Richmond and New York, eventually settling in New York at the age of 20. His dedication paid off as he landed various roles in television series including Wonder Pets!, The Six, The Carrie Diaries, Point of Honor, Turn: Washington's Spies, Evil Kin, Mercy Street and A Haunting. In 2017, right after he had moved to Manhattan, he was cast in Fist Fight, alongside renowned actors Ice Cube, Charlie Day, and Tracy Morgan. His career further flourished through appearances in TV shows like Speechless, Labeled, and Cruel Summer, along with films such as The Fallout and Student Body. Since 2019, he is known to be in a relationship with actress Harley Quinn Smith.