Dylan Sprouse facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dylan Sprouse
Sprouse in 2012
Born	Dylan Thomas Sprouse (1992-08-04) August 4, 1992 (age 33) Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Nationality	American
Alma mater	New York University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1993–2012 2017–present
Known for	The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Spouse(s)	Barbara Palvin ​ (m. 2023)​
Relatives	Cole Sprouse (twin brother)

Dylan Thomas Sprouse is an American actor. He was born on August 4, 1992. Many people know him for playing Zack Martin. This was in the Disney Channel TV show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. He also starred in its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. He acted alongside his twin brother, Cole Sprouse, in both shows. Dylan also owns a business called All-Wise Meadery in Brooklyn, New York.

Early Life and Family

Dylan Sprouse was born in Arezzo, Italy. His parents, Matthew Sprouse and Melanie Wright, are American. Dylan was born just 15 minutes before his twin brother, Cole Sprouse. He was named after a famous Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas. When the twins were only four months old, their family moved to Long Beach, California. This was their parents' hometown.

Acting Career Highlights

Dylan Sprouse started acting in 1993. He appeared on television with his twin brother, Cole. They shared the role of Patrick Kelly in the show Grace Under Fire. They continued in this role until 1998. For several years after that, Dylan and Cole appeared in many films and TV shows together.

Starring on Disney Channel

From 2005 to 2008, Dylan starred with his brother in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. He played Zack Martin, a fun-loving character. The show was very popular. Later, they continued their roles in the spin-off series, The Suite Life on Deck, which aired from 2008 to 2011.

Recent Acting Roles

In 2017, Dylan took on a main role in the thriller film Dismissed. He also appeared in a short film called Carte Blanche that same year. He was cast as Nick in the comedy film Banana Split. In 2019, he joined the short film Daddy as Paul.

In 2020, Dylan Sprouse played Trevor in After We Collided. This movie was a sequel to the 2019 film After. Also in May 2020, it was announced that Dylan's own comic book, Sun Eater, would be released. In 2021, he starred in Tyger Tyger as Luke Hart. He also appeared in the Chinese film The Curse of Turandot as Calaf. In 2023, he played Travis Maddox in the film Beautiful Disaster.

Life Outside of Acting

After The Suite Life on Deck ended in 2011, Dylan Sprouse went to New York University. He studied video game design at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. He earned a four-year degree there.

Business Ventures

In 2018, Dylan Sprouse opened All-Wise Meadery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Mead is an alcoholic drink made from honey. The name of his business, All-Wise, is a nod to his Heathen religion, which he has followed since he was 15. Dylan is also a co-founder and ambassador for Thor's Skyr. This company makes a high-protein dairy product similar to yogurt.

Personal Life and Marriage

Since 2018, Dylan Sprouse has been in a relationship with model Barbara Palvin. They lived in Brooklyn for more than two years. In 2021, they moved to Los Angeles. In June 2023, they shared that they had been engaged since September 2022. The couple got married on July 15, 2023.

Film and Television Appearances

Before 2017, most of Dylan's acting roles were shared with his brother Cole. This means they either played one character together or worked on the same project as separate characters.

Film Roles

Television Roles

Music Videos

Video Games

Awards and Recognitions

Dylan Sprouse has been nominated for and won several awards for his acting.

Music Recordings

Dylan Sprouse has also recorded some songs for Disney albums.

• "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (from Disneymania 4) (2005)
• "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (from Princess Disneymania) (2008)

See also

In Spanish: Dylan Sprouse para niños