Austin Brook was born in Orland Park, Illinois to parents Gary and Jeanette Brook, a CPA and a teacher. After graduating from the University of Illinois, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and writing.In 2013, he made his TV debut in an episode of Dexter. He continues to work in in Los Angeles and New York as an actor, model, and writer. In his spare time, he enjoys martial arts, playing the guitar and piano, and reading.