Dylan Sprouse biography, twin, wife, net worth, age, height 2025

Biography of Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Thomas Sprouse is an actor best known for starring in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and the twin brother of actor Cole Sprouse, with whom he appeared in most of his early films.

Childhood on the Set

Dylan Thomas Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, in Arezzo, Italy, where his American parents were teaching English. Fifteen minutes later, his twin brother Cole was born.

On the surface, the Sprouse family had no ties to entertainment or show business, but the twins' grandmother Jonine Booth Wright was an actress and drama teacher. She dreamed of an artistic career for her grandsons. Dylan was named after poet Dylan Thomas, while Cole got his name from a popular jazz musician who was also a favorite of the twins' parents.

Twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse in their childhood

Four months after the brothers were born, the Sprouse family returned to America, and two months later, Dylan and Cole's acting career began with a diaper commercial. The adorable babies caught producers' attention, who offered their parents roles for the boys in the series "Grace Under Fire." In Hollywood, underage twins are incredibly valuable since child labor laws strictly limit on-set time, so after their TV debut, more roles quickly followed.

Twin brothers Cole and Dylan Sprouse with their mother

For five years, the brothers played the role of Patrick, the youngest son of the series' main character. The twins basically grew up on set. While working on "Grace Under Fire," the Sprouse family went through major changes: the twins' parents divorced, and the boys stayed with their father and his new wife.

A scene from the series 'Grace Under Fire'

When the series wrapped in 1998, Dylan and Cole had become household names across America, thanks to ABC. In 1999, the seasoned seven-year-old actors landed the lead role in "Big Daddy," starring alongside Adam Sandler.

Dylan Sprouse and Adam Sandler in 'Big Daddy'

In 1999, Dylan and Cole appeared on screen in the movie "The Astronaut's Wife," alongside Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron. This time, the boys played different characters.

Dylan Sprouse with his brother in 'The Astronaut's Wife'

After that, Dylan stepped back from acting. In interviews, he's said this was his only chance to actually be a normal kid. Then in 2002, Dylan returned in the Christmas movie "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," once again sharing the lead child role with his brother.

Dylan Sprouse in 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus'

In their next movie "Just for Kicks," the twins played separate roles. The family comedy was a massive hit, and the Sprouse brothers' fan base exploded.

Dylan and Cole Sprouse in 'Just for Kicks'

But Dylan and his brother hit the big time in 2005 when Disney launched the teen series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." In this series, Dylan and Cole Sprouse played twins, almost portraying themselves.

Dylan Sprouse in 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'

Zack and Cody live at the upscale Tipton Hotel where their mother works as a lounge singer. With mom constantly tied up in rehearsals, the twins are left to their own devices – which naturally leads to endless adventures.

The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

The series was such a hit that it spawned the 2008 sequel "The Suite Life on Deck," plus a feature film about the twin brothers.

Dylan Sprouse in 'The Suite Life on Deck'

Dylan also appeared in other youth-oriented series and films. In 2005, the crime drama "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things" was released, where Dylan played the role of young Jeremiah.

A scene from 'The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things'

The 2006 drama "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things" revealed just how much acting range Dylan and his brother really had – proving they could handle far more than just charming troublemakers. In "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things," the brothers played the son of a drug-abusing prostitute who neglects her son's upbringing. The child has to look for food in the trash and also faces harassment from his mother's clients. Both critics and audiences were blown away.

Dylan Sprouse in 'The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things'

Between series work, the twins also starred in 2007's "A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper." As the title suggests, it's a story about two teenagers from different social strata who look very similar to each other.

Cole and Dylan Sprouse in 'A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper'

The popularity of Dylan and his brother was so high that in 2005 they registered the trademark "Sprouse Bros," specializing in the release of clothing for teenagers. The brand lasted until 2008.

Education

In 2010, Dylan and Cole Sprouse decided to take a break from their acting careers and enrolled at New York University. But adjusting to a regular college schedule proved tough, so after their first year, the twins transferred to NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where students design their own curriculum. Dylan graduated in 2015 with a degree in video game design.

Dylan and Cole Sprouse graduated from New York University

Dylan's always been a guy with diverse interests: he learned Spanish as a teenager, dedicated much time to photography, and since 2010, Sprouse Arts has featured photos of art works created by Dylan.

In 2013, he worked as a restaurant host to "gain new experiences" – and actually lived entirely off his restaurant wages during that time.

Intermission

After graduating from university, Cole Sprouse returned to the set, while Dylan was in no hurry to get back into show business. Entertainment magazines ran stories claiming Dylan had abandoned his star career to live as a regular person. He stopped keeping in touch with old friends, opened his own bar, and worked at his own brewery, All-Wise Meadery. Notably, the actor started brewing beer and mead while still in college—which wasn't exactly legal.

Dylan Sprouse owns a company that produces mead and beer

In interviews from that period, Dylan said he was fed up with stereotypical twin roles and wasn't ready to play characters you could sum up in two words.

The Comeback

Dylan Sprouse fans didn't have to wait long for their idol's return. In 2017, the star appeared in the thriller "Dismissed," where Dylan's character plots revenge against his literature teacher over a bad grade.

That same year, he starred in the short film "Carte Blanche." The film also featured Jack Kilmer and Jordan Barrett. In an interview, Sprouse mentioned that his character is deeply emotional and capable of empathy.

Official trailer for 'Carte Blanche' starring Dylan Sprouse.

In 2018, Sprouse was preparing to travel to China to participate in the historical film "The Curse of Turandot." Landing the role of Prince Calaf, the actor learned sword fighting and horseback riding since he decided to do all his own stunts without a double. In an interview around this time, Dylan said he had several diverse projects lined up.

Dylan Sprouse on the set of 'The Curse of Turandot'

"The Curse of Turandot" hit Chinese theaters in fall 2021 but got a chilly reception from local audiences. On Chinese social network Weibo, the film was dubbed the year's worst and slammed for its "kitschy combination of the worst of Western and Asian cinema."

In 2020, Dylan Sprouse thrilled fans with his return to the screen. He starred in the second installment of the popular romance "After." Dylan played the role of the new love interest of the main character (Josephine Langford). It was also announced that Sprouse would star in the "pandemic" thriller "Tyger Tyger." The film got a limited release in February 2021 and earned mixed reviews: some called it an "ode to art," while others dismissed it as "incoherent nonsense."

In 2022, the actor could be seen in the romantic comedy "My Fake Boyfriend." Dylan was joined on set by Sarah Hyland and Keiynan Lonsdale.

A still from the movie 'My Fake Boyfriend'

Dylan Sprouse's Personal Life

Dylan Sprouse has been a heartthrob throughout his career. Fans have been swooning over him ever since he starred in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody."

Interestingly, Dylan isn't quite the romantic as his brother Cole. Despite constant media attention, he's kept his love life pretty private. In 2006, he dated singer and "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus.

Dylan's most noteworthy relationship was with model Dayna Frazer, which lasted from 2014 to 2017. Later, she hinted on social media that Dylan had cheated on her.

Since the spring of 2018, Dylan has been in a relationship with Hungarian top model Barbara Palvin. In March 2023, the couple got engaged, and in July of the same year, they got married. They tied the knot in Hungary, Barbara's home country.

The Sprouse twins spend a lot of time together, sharing plans and ideas. Dylan isn't big on social media or all the attention that comes with fame. Despite his good looks and huge fanbase, he's managed to stay grounded.

Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dinner Date

Dylan Sprouse Now

As early as 2021, Dylan Sprouse began working on the project "Beautiful Disaster," an adaptation of the novel by the same name by Jamie McGuire. Roger Kumble, who had previously worked with Dylan on the set of "After We Collided," directed the project, and Sprouse's co-star was Virginia Gardner. He played Travis Maddox, a fighter known as Mad Dog, who fell in love with freshman and poker player Abby, who had fled from her father's guardianship to Las Vegas.

Beautiful Disaster - Official Trailer - Hulu

In early 2024, the second part of the franchise "Beautiful Wedding" was released.

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John Fields

Ha, great. He also produces beer with mead. Generally well done, he knows how to glow not only on the screen.

2021-05-13 23:09:34
Grace McCoy

Lovely couple - Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin. Both are so beautiful, go crazy! Was this Dylan filming in Riverdale or his brother?

2021-05-11 22:53:02
Rachel Watson

I saw the movie «Big Daddy» with Dylan Sprouse and Adam Sendler. He`s so cute there! I played very professionally.

2021-05-06 08:14:39
Dean Klein

As I understand it, this guy has many different hobbies. He`s a good fellow, he devotes time to self-education, so for me Sprouse is not just another passing actor, but an educated and talented one.

2021-04-19 22:10:30
Jean Johnson

I remember vividly the series «The Suite Life of Zack & Cody» with Dylan and his brother. Very positive and funny, just right for children

2021-04-07 19:40:22

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