Austin Amelio Biography: Movies, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Love Life

Austin Amelio is an American actor and skateboarder whose breakthrough came with his portrayal of Dwight in AMC’s The Walking Dead, a role that carried over into its spin-off Fear the Walking Dead and earned him widespread attention.

He also appeared as Nesbit in Richard Linklater’s ensemble comedy Everybody Wants Some!! He has balanced his screen work with a documented pedigree in professional skateboarding.

Profile

• Full name: Austin Amelio
• Date of birth: April 27, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Austin, Texas, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, skateboarder
• Height: 5 ft 10½ in (1.79 m)
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Blonde
• Parents: Kenneth Thompson, Jamie Thompson
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: White American
• Net worth: US $5 million

Early Life and Education

Austin Amelio is now at the age of 37 years old and was born on April 27, 1988, in Austin, Texas, where he was raised and first took up skateboarding. Details on his formal education are not publicly documented, but he has credited his hometown’s vibrant skate scene with shaping both his athletic and artistic pursuits.

Personal Life

Amelio keeps his personal life private, with no publicly confirmed spouse or children. He remains based in the United States and has not been linked to any public controversies or extramarital reports.

Career

Amelio began appearing in skate videos around Austin before making his screen debut in the 2010 short Potluck. He went on to feature in a series of independent films and shorts before landing the role of Dwight on The Walking Dead in 2015, which he played through 2018 and reprised in Fear the Walking Dead from 2019 to 2023.

His film credits include Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), Mercy Black (2019), Hit Man (2023), and the upcoming series When No One Sees Us (2025). Alongside acting, he was sponsored by No Comply Skate Shop, Osiris Shoes, and Karl Watson’s Organica during his competitive skate career.

Net worth

Austin Amelio’s net worth is estimated at US $5 million, earned through his acting roles, endorsement deals, and ongoing contributions to both film and television.

Social Media

• Instagram: @austinamelio
• X: @austin_amelio

Filmography

• Potluck (2010)
• The Devil’s Toy (2011)
• Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
• Mercy Black (2019)
• Hit Man (2023)
• When No One Sees Us (2025)
• The Walking Dead (2015–2018)
• Fear the Walking Dead (2019–2023)