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Austin Kingsley Swift (born March 11, 1992)[1] is an American music executive, producer, and former actor who has appeared in films such as Live by Night and I.T. (both 2016). The younger brother of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, he has appeared in and produced several of her music videos, and manages elements of her music licensing for multimedia uses.[2]
Key Information
Swift was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2015, studying film and acting in plays. He interned at Lionsgate and made his film debut in the 2016 thriller I.T. Swift has appeared in various films and TV shows, including Embeds, Still the King, Cover Versions, Braking for Whales, and We Summon the Darkness.
Early life
[edit]Austin Kingsley Swift was born on March 11, 1992, at Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania. His father, Scott Swift, is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, and his mother, Andrea Gardner Swift (née Finlay), is a former homemaker who had previously worked as a mutual fund marketing executive. His maternal grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, was an opera singer.[3] Swift's mother is of Scottish and German descent; and his father is of Scottish and English descent with distant Italian ancestry.[4] Swift's paternal great-great-grandfather, Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi, was an Italian immigrant entrepreneur and community leader who opened several businesses in Philadelphia in the 1800s.[5][6] Swift moved from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, to Hendersonville, Tennessee with his family at a young age.[7]
Swift attended Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School in Hendersonville. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2015,[8] where he studied film and had roles in plays such as Dead Man's Cell Phone and Six Characters in Search of an Author. He transferred to Vanderbilt University but eventually transferred back to Notre Dame to complete his studies.[9]
Career
[edit]Swift interned at Lionsgate, where his responsibilities included making and sending out screeners.[10] He made his film debut in the 2016 thriller I.T. starring Pierce Brosnan. Swift has also appeared in Live by Night, Megyn Kelly's political drama Embeds,[11] sitcom Still the King,[12] and Todd Berger's Cover Versions.[10] In 2019, he starred in the indie movie Braking for Whales, originally titled Whaling, written by Tammin Sursok and her husband Sean McEwen,[13][14][15] and in the horror thriller We Summon the Darkness, directed by Marc Meyers.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I.T. | Lance | |
| 2016 | Live by Night | Mayweather | |
| 2018 | Cover Versions | Kirk | |
| 2019 | Braking for Whales | J.T. | |
| 2019 | We Summon the Darkness | Ivan | Co-producer |
| 2020 | Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions | — | Executive Producer |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Embeds | Colin | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Still the King | Tyler | Episode: "Showcase Showdown" |
Music video
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "The Best Day" | Taylor Swift | Himself | (archive footage) | [17] |
| 2019 | "Christmas Tree Farm" | [18] | |||
| 2021 | "The Best Day (Taylor's Version)" | [19] | |||
| "I Bet You Think About Me" | Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton | — | As producer; directed by Blake Lively | [20] | |
| 2022 | "Anti-Hero" | Taylor Swift | Ghost | [21] |
References
[edit]- ^ Kile, Meredith B. (March 11, 2016). "Taylor Swift Wishes Brother Austin Happy 24th Birthday With Adorable Throwback Pic". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Knopper, Steve (August 17, 2022). "How a Kid Flick Got Taylor Swift to Remake a Previously Off-Limits Song". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Taylor Swift stammt aus dem Freistaat". BR24 (in German). September 17, 2015. Archived from the original on December 31, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ McKay, Gabriel (July 6, 2023). "Taylor Swift Edinburgh: Is star the real queen of Scotland?". The Herald. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Vadala, Nick (July 14, 2017). "Taylor Swift ancestor's home added to Philly Register of Historic Places". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Taylor Swift's Great-Great-Grandfather's Philly Home Gets Historic Landmark Status". AP NEWS. July 25, 2017. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Diu, Nisha Lilia (April 3, 2011). "Taylor Swift: 'I won't do sexy shoots'". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on May 6, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ Chiu, Melody (September 23, 2016). "Austin Swift on Big Sis Taylor's Rise to Stardom and Finding Support at Notre Dame After Their Mom's Cancer Diagnosis". People. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Who is Austin Swift? 5 Things to Know About Taylor Swift's Brother". April 10, 2018. Archived from the original on October 30, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Duboff, Josh (June 1, 2017). "Austin Swift (Yes, Brother of Taylor) Is Finding His Own Path to the Limelight". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Duboff, Josh (January 18, 2017). "Austin Swift, Taylor's Brother, Gets Political in Megyn Kelly's New Television Series". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Bailey, Alyssa (July 21, 2017). "Watch Austin Swift Shut Down Miley Cyrus's Dad on 'Still the King'". Elle. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Weiss, Suzannah (August 6, 2017). "Taylor Swift's Brother Austin Swift Is Starring in the Movie "Whaling"". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Reilly, Kaitlin (August 7, 2017). "Taylor Swift's Brother Austin Just Scored A Movie Role". Refinery29. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (August 4, 2017). "Taylor Swift's Brother Austin Swift Joins 'Pretty Little Liars' Star's Road-Trip Comedy 'Whaling' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 5, 2018). "Alexandra Daddario, Keean Johnson to Star in Horror Thriller 'We Summon the Darkness' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Taylor Swift - The Best Day, June 16, 2009, archived from the original on April 2, 2021, retrieved March 18, 2021
- ^ Taylor Swift - Christmas Tree Farm, December 5, 2019, archived from the original on May 11, 2020, retrieved March 18, 2021
- ^ Taylor Swift - The Best Day, archived from the original on April 30, 2021, retrieved March 18, 2021
- ^ Feller, Madison; Bailey, Alyssa (November 15, 2021). "Taylor Swift's 'I Bet You Think About Me' Music Video Easter Eggs, Broken Down". Elle. Archived from the original on November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ Taylor Swift (December 13, 2024). "Anti-Hero (Behind The Scenes with The Ghosts In The Room)". Retrieved September 19, 2025 – via YouTube.
External links
[edit]- Austin Swift at IMDb
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Austin Swift
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Early life
Family background
Austin Kingsley Swift was born on March 11, 1992, in West Reading, Pennsylvania.[4][5] He is the younger child of Scott Swift, a stockbroker and financial advisor who founded the Swift Group at Merrill Lynch, and Andrea Gardner Swift (née Finlay), a former marketing executive at a mutual fund company.[6][7][8] Austin has one sibling, an older sister, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, born December 13, 1989.[1][9] His maternal grandmother, Marjorie Moehlenkamp Finlay, was a professional opera singer who performed internationally and appeared on television.[10][11] The Swift family's ancestry includes Scottish and German roots on the maternal side, along with Scottish, English, and Italian heritage on the paternal side.[12][13]Childhood and upbringing
Austin Swift was born on March 11, 1992, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, and spent his early childhood on the family's 11-acre Christmas tree farm, Pine Ridge Farm, located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.[14][15] The farm, owned by his father Scott Swift, a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, provided a rural setting where Austin grew up alongside his older sister Taylor.[6][1] In 2004, when Taylor was 14, the family relocated from Pennsylvania to Hendersonville, Tennessee, a suburb near Nashville, to support her emerging music career after she signed a development deal with Sony/ATV.[16][6] At the time, Austin was 12 years old, and the move marked a significant transition from their Pennsylvania roots to a new environment focused on the country music industry.[1] His mother, Andrea Swift, a former marketing executive, also played a key role in facilitating the family's adjustment during this period.[6] Throughout his pre-adolescent years, Austin was exposed to music and performing arts primarily through his sister's activities, including attending her early local performances in Pennsylvania and Tennessee.[9] He developed an early interest in cinema, becoming a devoted movie buff inspired by actors like Daniel Craig and Christian Bale.[1] Austin shared a close, supportive sibling bond with Taylor, often described as protective and encouraging during her initial rise in the music scene; Taylor later referenced this dynamic in her song "The Best Day," which includes lyrics praising her "little brother."[2][17]Education
High school
Austin Swift attended Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, a Catholic preparatory institution in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The family had relocated to the Nashville area around 2003, when Swift was about 11 years old, to support his sister Taylor's emerging music career, allowing him to complete his secondary education in this new Southern environment.[2][16] During his high school years, Swift adjusted to the transition while balancing family dynamics amid his sister's professional ascent, focusing on personal growth amid social challenges, including struggles with weight and fitting in.[3] He cultivated an early interest in entertainment through school theater and developed a passion for cinema, where he often sought refuge in movies as a way to connect with fictional characters during times of isolation.[9][3]University studies
Austin Swift began his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame in the summer of 2009. He attended for just over one year before transferring to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, then returned to Notre Dame after one year at Vanderbilt to complete his degree.[18] At Notre Dame, Swift pursued a bachelor's degree in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre, graduating in 2015.[2] His coursework focused on film studies, encompassing production techniques, acting methods, and screenwriting fundamentals.[19] These studies were shaped by his lifelong passion for cinema, drawing inspiration from classic films and the creative environment fostered by his family's artistic pursuits. During his time at Notre Dame, Swift actively participated in extracurricular activities related to his major, including starring in student theater productions such as a leading role in the campus staging of Six Characters in Search of an Author.[19] He also contributed to student films, honing practical skills in acting and production that bridged his academic training with emerging professional interests.[9]Career
Acting roles
Austin Swift made his acting debut in the 2016 thriller I.T., portraying the role of Lance in a story centered on cybersecurity threats and corporate espionage.[20][21] That same year, he appeared in Ben Affleck's crime drama Live by Night, playing the character Mayweather in a Prohibition-era tale of bootlegging and gang warfare.[2] Swift's subsequent film roles included the lead part of Kirk in the 2018 musical drama Cover Versions, where he starred alongside Katie Cassidy and Debby Ryan in a narrative involving a rock band entangled in murder and mystery.[22] In 2019, he took on the role of J.T. in the family comedy Braking for Whales, a road-trip story featuring Tom Felton and exploring themes of grief and self-discovery.[23] That year, Swift also played Ivan in the horror film We Summon the Darkness, depicting a heavy metal fan during a night of satanic panic and violence.[24] On television, Swift guest-starred as Colin in two episodes of the 2017 web series Embeds, a political satire produced by Megyn Kelly.[25] He also appeared as Tyler, the manager of a Nashville venue, in one episode of the sitcom Still the King that same year.[26] Swift's acting career was most active from 2016 to 2019, after which he took on limited on-screen roles, signaling a shift toward other pursuits in the entertainment industry.[27] His film studies at the University of Notre Dame provided foundational training that informed his early performances.[2] Throughout his endeavors, Swift has noted challenges in Hollywood stemming from his association as Taylor Swift's brother, including conditional offers tied to his sibling's involvement, which he views as barriers to building an independent legacy based on his own merits.[3][28]Producing and music executive work
Austin Swift transitioned from acting into producing and music executive roles in the late 2010s, leveraging his industry connections to contribute behind the scenes. His early producing work included serving as co-producer on the 2019 horror film We Summon the Darkness, a project in which he also appeared on screen, marking his initial foray into film production.[29] Swift's involvement in music videos began with early credits on his sister Taylor Swift's projects, where he worked as a producer on the 2009 video for "You Belong with Me" and as an executive producer on the 2011 video for "Mean."[30][31] He later produced the 2021 music video for "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)" from the album Red (Taylor's Version), directed by Blake Lively, which earned an Academy of Country Music Award nomination for Video of the Year.[32][33] In 2020, Swift expanded into documentary production as executive producer for the Disney+ special Taylor Swift: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, a performance film that featured intimate renditions of songs from the album Folklore and received critical acclaim for its artistic depth. Since the early 2020s, he has taken on a music executive role, managing aspects of music licensing and synchronization for Taylor Swift's catalog in films and television.[34] A pivotal contribution came in 2025, when Swift played a key role in facilitating Taylor Swift's repurchase of the master recordings for her first six albums from Shamrock Capital, coordinating financial and legal efforts alongside their mother, Andrea Swift, to secure full ownership.[35][36] As of 2025, Swift has shifted his primary focus to music executive duties, reducing his emphasis on acting and production.[27]Personal life
Family relationships
Austin Swift maintains a close and supportive relationship with his older sister, the singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, characterized by mutual encouragement in their professional endeavors. He has frequently attended her concerts, including multiple stops on her Eras Tour, where he has been seen engaging with fans and enjoying the performances alongside family members.[37][38] Their collaboration extends to creative projects, such as Austin serving as an executive producer on the 2020 Disney+ documentary Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, which featured intimate performances of songs from Taylor's album Folklore.[9][34] Swift shares strong ties with his parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, who have remained influential figures in his life despite the family's relocation to the Nashville suburbs in 2003 to support Taylor's music career. The family continues to be based in the Nashville area, fostering ongoing personal and professional connections.[16][6] Regarding extended family, Taylor Swift has occasionally highlighted the creative impact of their maternal grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, an opera singer whose career in the mid-20th century inspired the family's artistic pursuits, as reflected in Taylor's 2020 song "marjorie" from the album Evermore.[39][10] In a notable example of family collaboration, Austin joined his mother Andrea in supporting Taylor's successful 2025 acquisition of the master recordings for her first six albums from Shamrock Capital, a process Taylor described as a collective effort that strengthened their bonds during the legal battle.[35][27]Privacy and public profile
Austin Swift has deliberately cultivated a low public profile, even as his older sister Taylor Swift's global stardom has placed the family under intense media scrutiny. Despite occasional mentions in connection to his sibling's career, he has granted few interviews over the years, preferring to stay out of the spotlight and focusing instead on his personal and professional endeavors away from tabloid attention.[40][41] His social media presence is similarly restrained; Swift maintains an Instagram account under the handle @austinkingsleyswift, but has posted infrequently, with his last update occurring in February 2022. This approach underscores his commitment to privacy amid the family's high visibility. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where the Swift family relocated in 2003 to support Taylor's early music career, and enjoys a lifestyle centered on film—reflecting his academic background in the field—travel, and quality time with family. As of November 2025, Swift has no confirmed marriage or children, though he has been linked romantically to model Sydney Ness since September 2022, with the pair occasionally spotted together at family events.[42][41][2][1] Swift's public appearances are selective and typically tied to supportive roles for his family, such as attending Taylor's Eras Tour concerts, where he has been seen enjoying shows in Toronto and intervening to assist fans, including helping a disabled attendee secure better seating and preventing security from ejecting another for her costume. He has also joined family at Kansas City Chiefs games and award shows, but consistently avoids drawing attention to himself during these moments, reinforcing his preference for a private existence. Past dating rumors, such as unconfirmed speculation in the 2010s, have surfaced sporadically but remain unsubstantiated, further highlighting his efforts to shield his personal life from public speculation.[38][43][37][44]Filmography
Film
Austin Swift made his feature film acting debut in 2016 and appeared in several films through 2019 before shifting focus to producing and music executive work.[2]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I.T. | Lance | Debut role |
| 2016 | Live by Night | Mayweather | |
| 2018 | Cover Versions | Kirk | Lead role |
| 2019 | Braking for Whales | J.T. | |
| 2019 | We Summon the Darkness | Ivan | Co-producer |
Television
Austin Swift's television career is modest, consisting of guest appearances in two series during 2017. These roles marked his entry into scripted television amid his early acting pursuits.[2] In the political comedy series Embeds, created by Kirk J. Rudell and executive produced by Megyn Kelly, Swift portrayed the character Colin across two episodes. The series follows a team of young journalists covering the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[48][49] Swift also appeared in the CMT sitcom Still the King, starring Billy Ray Cyrus as a former Elvis impersonator. He played Tyler, the manager of the Nashville venue The Bluebird Cafe, in the single episode titled "Showcase Showdown" from season 2.[50][51]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Embeds | Colin | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Still the King | Tyler | Episode: "Showcase Showdown" |
Producing and music video credits
Austin Swift has contributed to several music videos as a producer and executive producer, primarily in collaboration with his sister Taylor Swift. His early involvement includes serving as a producer on the 2009 music video for "You Belong with Me," where he helped bring the high school rom-com concept to life.[30][52] Swift continued his production work into the 2020s, co-producing the 2021 music video for "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)," directed by Blake Lively and featuring a country-western aesthetic that earned a nomination for Video of the Year at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards.[2][9] Beyond music videos, he served as an executive producer on the 2020 Disney+ documentary Taylor Swift: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, which captured intimate performances of the album Folklore alongside collaborators Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff.[53][54][25] In addition to production credits, Swift has made cameo appearances in music videos. He appears as himself in archive footage within the 2021 video for "The Best Day (Taylor's Version)," drawing from family home movies that highlight sibling bonds.[55] In the 2022 "Anti-Hero" video, he portrayed one of the ethereal ghosts haunting Taylor Swift's nightmares, a role revealed in behind-the-scenes footage.[56][57] As a music executive in the 2020s, Swift has managed licensing for Taylor Swift's projects, securing placements in films and television to expand their reach.[2][58] He played a key business role in the 2025 repurchase of her master recordings from Shamrock Holdings, contributing to the family's efforts to regain control over the first six albums.[35][27][58]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "You Belong with Me" | Producer | Music video for Taylor Swift[30] |
| 2021 | "The Best Day (Taylor's Version)" | Actor (archive footage as himself) | Music video for Taylor Swift[55] |
| 2021 | "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)" | Producer | Music video for Taylor Swift feat. Chris Stapleton[9] |
| 2020 | Taylor Swift: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions | Executive Producer | Disney+ documentary[59] |
| 2022 | "Anti-Hero" | Actor (ghost) | Music video for Taylor Swift[56] |