Austin Basis

Austin Lee Basis is an American actor born on September 14, 1976, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Mark Twain Intermediate School 239 and Midwood High School before pursuing a major in theatre at Binghamton University. During his time there, he starred in various productions, including the title roles in 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead' and 'I Hate Hamlet.' Basis later joined the Actors Studio MFA program and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Acting. Before gaining recognition, he worked various jobs including bartender, bouncer, and substitute teacher. He co-created and performed in the improv & sketch comedy show 'Mmm...Comedy.' Basis's notable television role was J.T. Forbes in the recent version of 'Beauty & the Beast.'