Who is Dylan O’Brien? Age, Net Worth, Height, Family, Biography, Wiki

Dylan O’Brien is an American actor who is most famous for his acting career. He gained popularity for his role as Stiles Stilinski in the MTV television series “Teen Wolf,” which aired from 2011 to 2017. He has also starred in a number of successful films, including “The Maze Runner” series, “American Assassin,” and “Deepwater Horizon.”

In addition to his acting career, O’Brien is also a musician and has contributed to the soundtracks of some of the projects he has been involved in several notable music collaborations.

Dylan O’Brien Biography / Wiki

Dylan O’Brien was born on August 26, 1991, in New York City, USA. He was raised in Springfield Township, New Jersey. O’Brien attended Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California. After graduating from high school in 2009, he briefly attended Syracuse University but left after his freshman year to pursue his acting career.

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While attending Syracuse University, O’Brien started making short films and posting them on his YouTube channel. This eventually led to him being discovered by a talent agent, which jumpstarted his acting career. O’Brien has since become one of the most recognizable young actors in Hollywood, known for his versatility and ability to bring depth to his performances.

Dylan O’Brien Age

As per Dylan O’Brien’s date of birth, his age is 31 years (as of now, in 2023). 

Dylan O’Brien Height and Weight

Dylan O’Brien’s height is about 5 feet 8 inches and his weight is approximately 76 kg.

Music Appearance

Dylan O’Brien has not pursued a full-time music career, but he has showcased his musical abilities on various occasions. He has contributed to the soundtracks of some of the projects he has been involved in, such as “Teen Wolf” and “The Maze Runner.”

In 2016, he released a song titled “Mellifluous” as part of a short film he directed and starred in, called “The First Time.” He has also performed cover songs on his social media accounts, showcasing his guitar and vocal skills. While he has not released a full album or pursued music as his primary career, he has shown a passion for it and has expressed a desire to explore it further in the future.

Modeling Collaborations

Apart from acting and music, Dylan has also showcased his modeling talent with a few notable fashion brands. In 2014, he was featured in a campaign for the clothing brand Bench/Body. He also appeared in a photoshoot for the magazine Flaunt in 2016.

While modeling has not been a major focus of his career, O’Brien’s good looks and natural charm have made him a popular choice for photo shoots and promotional campaigns. However, his main focus has been on his acting career.

Acting Career 

Dylan O’Brien’s acting career began in 2011 when he was cast in the role of Stiles Stilinski in the MTV television series “Teen Wolf.” He appeared in all six seasons of the show, which ran until 2017. In 2012, he made his film debut in the independent comedy-drama “High Road.”

O’Brien’s breakthrough role in film came in 2014, when he starred as Thomas in “The Maze Runner,” the first film in a successful young adult science fiction franchise. He went on to reprise the role in the sequels “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (2015) and “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (2018).

In 2016, O’Brien starred in the action-thriller “Deepwater Horizon,” based on the true story of the 2010 oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. The same year, he also appeared in the crime drama “American Assassin,” in which he played the lead role of CIA operative Mitch Rapp.

In 2019, O’Brien starred in the action-comedy film “Stuber” opposite Kumail Nanjiani, and also appeared in the sci-fi drama “The Education of Fredrick Fitzell.” He also lent his voice to the character of Bumblebee in the Transformers spinoff film of the same name.

In 2021, O’Brien starred in the mystery-thriller film “Flashback” and the crime thriller “The Marksmen.” He is also set to star in the upcoming films “Not Okay” and “Infinite,” both of which are scheduled for release in 2022.

Throughout his career, O’Brien has also made appearances in several television series, including “New Girl,” “The Internship,” and “Robot Chicken.” He has received critical acclaim for his performances, particularly for his work in “Teen Wolf” and “The Maze Runner” franchise.

Television works

Dylan O’Brien’s television debut was in 2011 when he was cast as Stiles Stilinski in the MTV supernatural drama series “Teen Wolf.” The show was a huge success and ran for six seasons, making O’Brien a household name. During his time on the show, he also made appearances in other TV series, such as “New Girl” and “The Internship.”

In 2014, O’Brien landed his first major film role as Thomas in the dystopian science-fiction film “The Maze Runner.” The film was a commercial success and was followed by two sequels, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” and “Maze Runner: The Death Cure,” both of which O’Brien reprised his role in.

In addition to the “Maze Runner” series, O’Brien has also starred in other films, such as “Deepwater Horizon,” “American Assassin,” and “Love and Monsters.” He has also lent his voice to animated films like “Bumblebee” and “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.”

In 2021, O’Brien returned to television with the leading role in the streaming series “Infinite” on Paramount+. He also starred in the film “Flashback” and provided voiceover work for the animated series “Robot Chicken” in the same year.

Notable mainstream works

“The Maze Runner” (2014), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (2015), and “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (2018) are a series of popular science fiction films, based on the novels by James Dashner, in which O’Brien played the lead role of Thomas.

“Bumblebee” (2018) is a spin-off prequel to the Transformers film series, in which O’Brien provided the voice of Bumblebee.

“All Too Well: The Short Film” (2021) is a music video for the Taylor Swift song of the same name, in which O’Brien played the male lead.

“Not Okay” (2021) is a dark comedy film, produced by and starring O’Brien, in which he plays a man who accidentally becomes an internet sensation.

“The Outfit” (2022) is a crime thriller film, in which O’Brien stars alongside Mark Wahlberg.

“The Vanishings at Caddo Lake” (TBA) is an upcoming thriller film based on a true story, in which O’Brien will play one of the lead roles.

Notable Television works

In “New Girl,” O’Brien played the role of Jess’ (Zooey Deschanel) love interest in a Season 4 episode titled “Walk of Shame.”

In “Weird City,” an anthology series created by Jordan Peele, O’Brien appeared in the first season’s episode titled “The One.” He played the role of Stu, a man who falls in love with a woman he meets through a dating app.

O’Brien also appeared in the Apple TV+ series “Amazing Stories,” in an episode called “The Cellar.” The series is a reboot of the classic 1980s show of the same name and features standalone episodes with different storylines.

In “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” O’Brien made a brief appearance in a Season 10 episode titled “Elizabeth, Margaret, and Larry.” He played himself in a scene where he runs into Larry David and has an awkward encounter with him.

Awards and nominations

Dylan O’Brien has received several award nominations for his work in film and television. Here are some of his most notable nominations:

• In 2013, he was nominated for a Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Actor for his role in “Teen Wolf.”
• In 2015, he was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for his role in “The Maze Runner.”
• In 2016, he won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Action for his role in “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.”
• In 2017, he was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Action for his role in “Maze Runner: The Death Cure.”
• In 2019, he was nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Male TV Star of 2019 for his role in “The Education of Fredrick Fitzell.”

Dylan O’Brien Family

Dylan O’Brien was born in New York City to Lisa (née Rhodes), a former actress who also ran an acting school, and Patrick O’Brien, a camera operator. He has one older sister named Julia O’Brien. Dylan’s family moved to Hermosa Beach, California, when he was 12 years old, where he grew up and attended high school.

Dylan has mentioned in interviews that his family has been supportive of his career in the entertainment industry, and he has credited his mother with fostering his love for acting by taking him to theater performances when he was younger.