Dylan and Cole Sprouse facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dylan and Cole Sprouse
Cole (left) and Dylan (right) Sprouse, with Piper Reese at the 2009 Power of Youth event
Born	Cole Mitchell Sprouse Dylan Thomas Sprouse (1992-08-04) August 4, 1992 (age 32) Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Nationality	American
Alma mater	New York University
Occupation	Actors
Years active	1993–2012; 2015–present

Dylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) are American actors. They are twin brothers. People sometimes call them the Sprouse brothers or Sprouse Bros.

Their first big movie role was in the 1999 comedy Big Daddy. They starred with Adam Sandler in this film. Later, they appeared in many TV shows. They also starred in the TV movie I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. Another film was Just for Kicks.

From 2005 to 2008, they starred in the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. This show was very popular. Because of its success, the media called them "heartthrobs". They were very popular with kids and teens. The brothers then started a brand called Sprouse Bros. It included clothes, books, and a magazine. Most of the brand ended in 2008, but their clothing line continued.

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody changed in 2008. It became The Suite Life on Deck. The brothers played Zack and Cody again. The Suite Life on Deck was the most-watched children's TV show in 2008 and 2009. The show finished in May 2011. They also starred in The Suite Life Movie, which aired in March 2011.

In 2007, Dylan and Cole were among the richest children. By 2010, they were the highest-paid Disney child actors. They earned $40,000 per episode together. MSN reported that they became the richest young twins in the world. In 2010, they were accepted to New York University. They went to the university from 2011 to 2015. Both Cole and Dylan said they wanted to keep acting after college.

As of 2018, Cole plays Jughead Jones on the TV show Riverdale. Dylan is a co-owner and brewmaster of the All-Wise Meadery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Early Lives

The Sprouse brothers were born in Arezzo, Italy. Their parents are Matthew Sprouse and Melanie Wright. Their parents were American teachers in Tuscany when the twins were born. Dylan is named after the poet Dylan Thomas. He is 15 minutes older than Cole. Cole is named after jazz singer Nat King Cole. The boys moved back to the United States when they were four months old. They grew up in Long Beach, California. Their parents divorced in 1997.

Acting Careers

Dylan (left) and Cole (right), with their acting coach, Gary Spatz around 2007

The brothers started acting when they were eight months old. Their grandmother, Jonine Booth Wright, suggested it. She was a drama teacher and actress. Their first role was in a diaper commercial. They would switch places on screen every few seconds.

Many twins play the same role. This is because of child labor laws in California. These laws limit how long children can film each day. Using twins allows more filming time for one character. From eight months old, they played one character, Patrick Kelly. This was on the ABC show Grace Under Fire.

Big Roles and Disney Fame

In 1999, the boys were in their first big movie, Big Daddy. They shared the role of Julian, a five-year-old boy. Julian is adopted by Adam Sandler's character, Sonny Koufax. The film got mixed reviews. But the twins were nominated for many awards for their role. They did not win any awards. That same year, they had a small role in the movie The Astronaut's Wife.

The Sprouses said that after Big Daddy, they had a slow period. They did not get any big roles for a while. In the early 2000s, the twins appeared in shows like The Nightmare Room and That '70s Show. They were also on Mad TV. They had roles in the movies The Master of Disguise and Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights. Cole started appearing in Friends as Ross Geller's son Ben in 2001. Dylan did not share this role.

They both appeared in I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Just for Kicks. These were family films released directly to video.

Dylan and Cole were later cast in the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. They played identical twins Zack and Cody Martin. The show started in March 2005 and was a big hit. They also joined the Disney Channel Circle of Stars. They sang "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" for a video. This video was a bonus for the Cinderella movie. They also took part in the Disney Channel Games.

Cole Sprouse at the 2010 White House Easter Egg roll

The Sprouses played one character, Jeremiah, in the movie The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things. The film was made in 2004. It was released in theaters in March 2006. Critics praised their acting in this film. In 2007, they filmed A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper. They also had voice roles in the animated film Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen. Dylan voiced Shasta in Disney's Snow Buddies.

The brothers starred in the movie The Kings of Appletown. This film is based on the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It was released in December 2009. They appeared on the cover of People Magazine in May 2009. This was for a special issue about The Suite Life on Deck.

The twin brothers became the new faces of Danimals yogurt in 2009. Their deal was renewed in 2010. They also signed a deal with Nintendo DS in August 2010.

College and Return to Acting

Around 2011, Dylan and Cole were not acting. They focused on college, art, and photography. Dylan said they wanted to keep acting while in college.

In February 2016, Cole was cast as Jughead Jones. This was for The CW's drama series Riverdale. The show is based on Archie comics.

Sprouse Bros Brand

In 2005, the Sprouse brothers signed a deal with Dualstar Entertainment. They created Sprouse Bros branded products for young people. The Sprouse Bros brand included a clothing line, comic series, and a magazine. It also had personal hygiene products and sportswear. Dylan said they wanted to "reach out to the nerd group and the cool group." They wanted to "appeal to everybody."

A magazine for boys called Sprouse Bros. Code was launched in 2006. Simon & Schuster Inc. published a book series called Sprouse Bros. 47 R.O.N.I.N.. These books showed the twins as "young James Bonds or undercover agents." In 2008, the brothers ended their work with Dualstar. But they kept selling their clothing line. The clothes were sold online until March 2012.

Dylan Sprouse at the 2010 White House Easter Egg roll

Personal Lives

Dylan Sprouse said that becoming famous after The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was "kind of scary." He noted how fast everything was moving. He was excited for the future. While filming The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, they had tutors for three hours each day. They said they got "straight A's and honors." In their last year of high school, they took advanced classes. Dylan took AP Psychology and AP Spanish. Cole took AP Psychology and AP Government.

The twins' family has three dogs. Bubba belongs to Dylan and Cole. Pinky is their father's dog. Curry is their stepmother's dog. Their favorite actor and co-star is Adam Sandler. Dylan said Adam is "a role model in acting." They learned a lot about comedy from him. In 2010, Dylan started a website for his art called Sprouse Arts. In 2011, Cole started a photography website called Cole Sprouse Photography.

In 2010, both brothers were accepted to New York University. They decided to wait one year before attending. Dylan first planned to study fine arts and economics. Cole planned to study film and television production and drama. Instead, they both joined the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. This school lets students create their own study plans. Cole focused on humanities and archaeology. Dylan focused on video game design. In 2011, Dylan was chosen as president of a residence hall at New York University. Both brothers graduated in May 2015. They told Entertainment magazine that they swapped diplomas at graduation.

In 2012, Dylan and Cole became International Ambassadors for the Koyamada International Foundation. They traveled to Japan with Shin Koyamada in August 2013. Their goal was to help young people in Japan. They also wanted to build stronger friendships between young people in Japan and America.

As of 2013, Dylan worked as a host at a New York City restaurant. He said he wanted to try a new experience. He also wanted to socialize and get out of the house. Since 2014, Dylan has commented on some Super Smash Bros. tournaments.

In early 2017, Dylan announced he was opening All-Wise Meadery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He is the brewmaster. He shared that he has been a Heathen since he was 15.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

Discography

• 2005 – "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" in Disneymania 4
• 2008 – "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" in Princess Disneymania

See also

In Spanish: Dylan y Cole Sprouse para niños