Dylan O'Brien
1991-present
He is best known for acting in the TV show *Teen Wolf* and the movie series *The Maze Runner*.
Early Life
Dylan O'Brien was born on August 26, 1991, in New York City, USA. He grew up in a fun and creative family and spent part of his childhood in New Jersey before later moving to California. His dad worked with cameras, and his mom was a former actress, so Dylan was around movies and shows from a young age.
As a kid, Dylan loved sports, especially baseball. He also enjoyed making funny videos with his friends. At first, he dreamed of becoming a sports announcer, not an actor!
Discovering Acting
When Dylan was a teenager, he started posting short, funny videos online. People liked his humor and energy. These videos helped him get noticed, and soon he decided to try acting and went to auditions to learn more about it.
His big break came when he was chosen to play Stiles Stilinski on the TV show *Teen Wolf*. Stiles was smart, loyal, and very funny, and fans quickly fell in love with the character. Dylan’s acting made Stiles one of the most popular characters on the show.
Movie Success
After becoming famous on TV, Dylan moved on to movies. He starred as Thomas in *The Maze Runner* series, which was based on popular adventure books. The movies were exciting and full of mystery, and Dylan’s character showed courage and teamwork.
He also acted in other films where he played serious, funny, and even heroic roles. This showed that he could act in many different ways. Directors noticed his hard work and talent.
Personality and Interests
Dylan is known for being kind, down-to-earth, and humorous. He often talks about how thankful he is for his fans. Even though he is famous, he tries to stay humble and friendly.
In his free time, Dylan enjoys music, sports, and spending time with friends. He also supports good causes and believes in helping others when he can.
Why He Inspires Others
Dylan O'Brien’s story teaches kids that it’s okay to try new things and change dreams. He didn’t plan to be an actor at first, but he followed his interests and worked hard.
His journey shows that being yourself, staying positive, and practicing your skills can help you reach big goals.
🎉 Fun Facts
Dylan originally wanted to be a sports announcer before becoming an actor.
He became well known after people enjoyed the funny videos he shared online.
His character Stiles on *Teen Wolf* is known for being very clever and sarcastic.
Dylan enjoys playing drums and loves music.
He often says he feels lucky to do what he loves for a living.