Dylan O`Brien

Dylan O`Brien
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Name:
Dylan O`Brien
Real name:
Dylan Rhodes O`Brien
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(33 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New York
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
157 lb (71 kg)
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Dylan O'Brien Biography

Dylan O'Brien shot to fame with his breakout role in "Teen Wolf" and later captivated audiences as the lead in the sci-fi blockbuster "The Maze Runner."
Star of "Teen Wolf" and "The Maze Runner", Dylan O'Brien
Star of "Teen Wolf" and "The Maze Runner", Dylan O'Brien

Dylan O'Brien's Childhood

While Dylan was born in New York, he spent his childhood in Springfield in the northeastern United States. His family tree reflects the classic American melting pot, with Irish, Italian, English, and Spanish heritage.
Dylan O'Brien in his childhood and now
Dylan O'Brien in his childhood and now
In 2003, Dylan moved with his parents and older sister Julia to Hermosa Beach, California, just outside Los Angeles. Dylan finished high school there, graduating in 2009.
Dylan O'Brian as a teen
The film industry ran in Dylan's blood—his father Patrick O'Brien worked as a cameraman, while his mother Lisa Rhodes was an acting school graduate, giving Dylan an inside look at Hollywood from an early age.
The evolution of Dylan O'Brien
The evolution of Dylan O'Brien
Dylan was naturally drawn to his father's work and started picking up camera skills at a young age. He began creating short comedy videos and uploading them to YouTube. He also covered local sports events at the stadium, learning how to connect with audiences. His natural camera presence and solid comedic timing quickly built him a strong subscriber base. He was essentially one of the early vlogging pioneers.
Dylan O'Brien's first videos on Youtube garnered thousands of views
His videos caught the eye of a local producer-director, who offered Dylan the chance to create a series of short comedy films. Through this project, Dylan connected with a local actor who shared his manager's contact info. That manager would eventually represent Dylan too.
Dylan O'Brien's sister, Julia
Dylan O'Brien's sister, Julia
Originally, O'Brien had his sights set on sports commentary—he was a die-hard New York Mets fan with plans to attend Syracuse University. But his passion for filmmaking won out, leading him to pursue acting training at a Los Angeles school instead.

Acting Career

However, the young man never got formal acting training. In 2011, he auditioned for a new MTV youth series and unexpectedly landed the lead role. However, he decided he'd be better suited to play the main character's friend.
Dylan O'Brien in 2011
Dylan O'Brien in 2011
As a result, the series' title character - athlete Scott, who gets bitten by a werewolf - was played by Tyler Posey, while Dylan O'Brien skilfully brought to life the "nerd" Stiles Stilinski. Still, viewers loved his character just as much as Scott McCall himself. In fact, Stiles delivered most of the show's comedy.
In 'Teen Wolf,' Dylan O'Brien played the main character's friend
In 'Teen Wolf,' Dylan O'Brien played the main character's friend
Shortly after the premiere of "Teen Wolf," Dylan was offered the role of Jimmy in the comedy "The High Road." During filming, his background as a commentator proved invaluable since all the dialogue was improvised - something he handled brilliantly.
Stiles Stilinski. Best moments
In 2011, Dylan landed the lead role in the comedy-drama "The First Time." On set, he worked alongside Britt Robertson and Victoria Justice. After wrapping the film, he landed another comedy role in "The Internship," starring opposite comedy legends Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn.
Dylan O'Brien and Tyler Posey - Scott McCall and Stiles Stilinski
Dylan O'Brien and Tyler Posey - Scott McCall and Stiles Stilinski
In 2014, Dylan scored the role that would make him a household name across America and beyond. In the adaptation of James Dashner's book "The Maze Runner," Dylan O'Brien played Thomas - a guy who wakes up one day in a completely unfamiliar place. The other teenagers around him explain that their only escape is finding a way out of a deadly maze crawling with monsters. During filming, the actor became close friends with his on-screen best friend - Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
DYLAN O'BRIEN ICONIC MOMENTS
The film's box office success was so impressive that FOX decided to greenlight a sequel - "The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials," which was released in 2015. Along with Dylan, the film starred Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter, Patricia Clarkson, and Aidan Gillen. After filming wrapped, Dylan said he started having vivid dreams where he'd find himself in The Matrix.
'The Maze Runner': Dylan O'Brien as Thomas
'The Maze Runner': Dylan O'Brien as Thomas
True to form, the actor kept his momentum going. In 2015, he began filming the thriller "Deepwater Horizon." On set, Dylan had to bring his A-game to match his A-list co-stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson, John Malkovich and Kurt Russell.
Dylan O'Brien in the movie 'Deepwater Horizon'
Dylan O'Brien in the movie 'Deepwater Horizon'
In 2016, Dylan was busy filming the final installment of "The Maze Runner" trilogy (the third film, titled "The Death Cure"). During filming, Dylan was involved in a devastating accident. In one of the scenes, he had to climb on top of one car while being tied to another. While performing the complex stunt, he fell and was dragged across the asphalt. The actor seriously injured his face and suffered a concussion. The release date of the film had to be postponed by almost a year - the final part of "The Maze Runner" was released in January 2018.
Dylan O'Brien with a beard
Dylan O'Brien with a beard
Meanwhile, Dylan had been cast as the lead in the counter-terrorism thriller "American Assassin," but filming was postponed while he recovered from his injuries.
Go Behind the Scenes of American Assassin (2017)
In late July 2016, Dylan won the Teen Choice Award for Most Anticipated Actor and was also named "Best Actor in the Adventure Genre." And, of course, viewers saw him in the new season of "Teen Wolf."

In 2018, Dylan voiced the transformer Bumblebee in the eponymous blockbuster. "Dylan gave the character all the best qualities of his voice," Paramount producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura praised his efforts.
Dylan O'Brien Lends His Voice to Bumblebee from 'Transformers'
He also appeared in the futuristic series "Weird City" (2019), which critics called a "goofy answer to 'Black Mirror'". Dylan's character, Stu Maxsome, appears in the first episode: due to a matchmaking algorithm error, he starts dating an elderly widower with two children.
A shot from the TV series 'Weird City'
A shot from the TV series 'Weird City'
In 2020, Dylan could be seen alongside Jessica Henwick in the adventure film "Love and Monsters." They played a couple separated during the apocalypse. Both survived but wound up in different bunkers, and now they're trying to reunite. The actor admitted that he was thrilled with the script and accepted the role without hesitation:
...I loved the world where the action takes place, and how good-natured this film is. Despite its originality, 'Love and Monsters' feels like those old movies they don't make anymore. I liked this unique coming-of-age story in unique conditions. At the same time, I liked the monsters. I was sold on the originality of this kind of apocalypse - monsters forced people underground, essentially ending the world. And I liked the fact that the monsters are the result of real mutations.
He took the lead role as a man facing an acute midlife crisis in the psychological thriller "Flashback" (2021). His character gets caught in an inexplicable time loop. Slowly losing his mind, he must choose his version of the future. On the set, Dylan met Maika Monroe - she played his former love Cindy.
Dylan O'Brien in 'Flashback'
Dylan O'Brien in 'Flashback'
In September 2021, it was announced that the showrunners of "Teen Wolf" want to release a feature film based on the series. Many actors from the original cast signed on to the project, but to fans' disappointment, Dylan wasn't among them. O'Brien explained that he is very grateful to "Teen Wolf," as it was his first major project, but decided "not to hold onto the past."

2022 was marked for Dylan by work on the gangster drama "The Outfit" and the drama "Not Okay" with Zoey Deutch.

Dylan O'Brien's Personal Life

Since working on the film "The First Time" (2011), Dylan O'Brien was in a relationship with actress Britt Robertson. Despite occasional breakup rumors in the media, their romance lasted six years. In 2017, Dylan and Britt finally parted ways.
Dylan O'Brien and Brittany Robertson
Dylan O'Brien and Brittany Robertson
Amid rumors about the reasons for their breakup, Dylan was linked to Chloë Grace Moretz. They were seen together first at a restaurant, then at a nightclub. But if there was something between them, it didn't go anywhere.
Chloë and Dylan were spotted together
Chloë and Dylan were spotted together
Later, O'Brien was rumored to be involved with Chloe Bennet, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter. Since 2023, Dylan's fans are convinced that his new girlfriend is Rachael Lang. She keeps a low profile, so details about her are limited: she was born in 1997, works in lingerie design, and is a photographer.
Rachel Lang
Rachel Lang
During breaks in his packed schedule, Dylan catches up with old friends from the music group "Slow Kids At Play", where he used to play the drums. He also loves gaming on Xbox and rewatching his favorite show "Friends."
Dylan O'Brien playing drums
Dylan O'Brien playing drums
Dylan does not approve of high-waisted women's jeans and loves fast food. He also can't seem to kick his nail-biting habit.

Dylan O'Brien Now

Dylan's still acting, though he occasionally deals with lingering effects from an old injury. But he's realized he can't imagine himself anywhere other than on a film set.

In January 2024, the Sundance Film Festival premiered the movie "Ponyboi" with River Gallo in the lead role. O'Brien appeared as Vinnie, one of the central characters. Dylan underwent a major transformation: ditching his signature messy hair and light stubble for a sharp short cut, eyebrow scars, chains, and a precisely trimmed beard.
Dylan O'Brien in the movie 'Ponyboy'
Dylan O'Brien in the movie 'Ponyboy'

Dylan O`Brien: latest news and articles

  • Well, O`Brien grew up after `Teen Wolf`. Let`s wait for new interesting roles of him.
    2021-05-18 11:03:18
  • In my opinion Dylan O`Brien is different then other actors because he don`t have professional actor education but he is compensating this with his natural talent and getting good into character.
    2021-05-01 16:36:20
  • I don`t like all these lovey-dovey actors who dissolve into everything and at the end they are characters of one movie. I hope it will not happen with O`Brien.
    2021-04-09 09:09:34
  • He is very charismatic and charming actor. I`m really sorry to hear about his accident. I hope he will not have any bad consequences.
    2021-04-05 08:21:55
  • I was watching few times `The Maze Runner` and I really enjoyed. But recently in the new movies, O`Brien obviously grow up and does not play so well anymore.
    2021-03-28 21:42:08
  • Dylan, so hot and handsome and funny I just luv him soooo much
    2018-10-24 11:43:47
  • He's so handsome. His acting was amazing... I just know he's gonna find the right girl... Who we all approve of! I wish on my 18 b-day that i can meet him... I look up to you Dylan O'Brien...
    2018-09-21 21:13:09
  • Dylan O'Brien is a very good actor, he is funny, has a good sense of humor and very handsome. I'm really happy he took the role of Stiles Stilinski it suits him, I mean I tried to imagine him being Scott McCall but can't much.....the short films Dylan did when he was younger suited him in being stiles and its so great.
    2018-09-03 17:22:55
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