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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
(m. 2021)
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Peyton Meyer (born November 24, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Lucas Friar on the Disney Channel television series Girl Meets World, and his earlier recurring role as Wes Manning on Disney Channel's Dog with a Blog. He starred in the 2021 Netflix film He's All That.

Career

In 2013, Meyer made his acting debut in the Disney Channel television series Dog with a Blog. In 2014, he had a main role in the television series Girl Meets World, spinoff of Boy Meets World where he plays the role of Lucas Friar. Meyer also guest starred on Best Friends Whenever, where he reprised his role as Lucas Friar.

In 2016, Meyer starred as Tommy in the family comedy film Gibby, which tells the story of a monkey who brings happiness to a grief-stricken girl. In 2017, he played the role of Ethan in Go90's web series Versus. From 2018 to 2021, he played the recurring role of Trip, Taylor's (Meg Donnelly) new boyfriend, in the ABC series American Housewife. In November 2024, it was revealed Meyer had joined the cast of Days of Our Lives in an unspecified role.

Personal life

In October 2021, Meyer announced that he had married musician Taela and that the two were expecting their first child together, who was born in March 2022. He is also a stepfather to her son.

Filmography

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 (season 2–5)
2019 Wayne Bradley Episode: "It'll Last Forever"
Celebrity Family Feud Himself Episode: "Maulers vs. Brawlers and Descendants 3 vs. American Housewife
2021 He's All That Jordan Van Draanen Film

Awards and nominations

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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