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Peyton Meyer
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Meyer in 2016
Born (1998-11-24) November 24, 1998 (age 26)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2013–present
Spouse(s)
Taela LaCour
(m. 2021)
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Peyton Meyer is an American actor. He was born on November 24, 1998. Many people know him from the Disney Channel show Girl Meets World. In that show, he played a character named Lucas Friar. Before that, he was also on Disney Channel's Dog with a Blog. He also starred in the Netflix movie He's All That in 2021. Since 2024, he has been part of the cast of Days of Our Lives.

Peyton Meyer's Acting Career

Peyton Meyer started his acting journey in 2013. His first role was on the Disney Channel TV series Dog with a Blog. He played a character named Wes Manning.

Becoming a Disney Star

In 2014, Peyton got a main role in the TV series Girl Meets World. This show was a spin-off from an older series called Boy Meets World. Peyton played Lucas Friar, a friendly and popular student. He even played Lucas Friar again in a guest role on Best Friends Whenever.

Other Roles and Movies

In 2016, Peyton Meyer starred in a family comedy film called Gibby. He played the character of Tommy. The movie was about a monkey that helps a sad girl feel happy again.

Later, in 2017, he was in a web series called Versus. He played the role of Ethan. From 2018 to 2021, Peyton had a recurring role in the ABC series American Housewife. He played Trip, who was the new boyfriend of a character named Taylor. In late 2024, it was announced that Peyton joined the cast of the long-running show Days of Our Lives. He plays a character named Doug Williams III.

Peyton Meyer's Personal Life

In October 2021, Peyton Meyer shared some exciting news. He announced that he had married a musician named Taela. They also shared that they were going to have their first child together. Their child was born in March 2022. Peyton is also a stepfather to Taela's son from a previous relationship.

What Peyton Meyer Has Acted In

Peyton Meyer has been in several TV shows and movies. Here are some of his roles:

Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2013–2014 Dog with a Blog Wes Manning Recurring role, 7 episodes
2014–2017 Girl Meets World Lucas Friar Main role
2015 Best Friends Whenever Lucas Friar Episode: "Cyd and Shelby's Haunted Escape"
2016 Gibby Tommy Film
2017 Versus Ethan Web series, 6 episodes
2018–2021 American Housewife Trip Windsor Recurring role (seasons 2–5)
2019 Wayne Bradley Episode: "It'll Last Forever"
2019 Celebrity Family Feud Himself Episode: "Maulers vs. Brawlers and Descendants 3 vs. American Housewife
2021 He's All That Jordan Van Draanen Film
2024 Days of Our Lives Doug Williams III Contract role; December 2, 2024–present

Awards and Nominations

Peyton Meyer has been recognized for his acting.

Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2015 Young Artist Award Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series Girl Meets World Nominated
2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Actor Girl Meets World Nominated

See also

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