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Peyton Meyer
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Meyer in 2016
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| Born | November 24, 1998 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Taela LaCour
(m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
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. Since 2024, he has been a part of the cast of Days of Our Lives.
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 as Doug Williams III.
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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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" |
| 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
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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| 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
In Spanish: Peyton Meyer para niños
