Dylan Minnette

Dylan Minnette

Date Of BirthDecember 29, 1996
Age27 years 9 months 7 days
Day of BirthSunday
Place Of BirthEvansville, Indiana, United States
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Professions Actor , Musician , Guitarist
Full Name Dylan Christopher Minnette

Personal Information
Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
Religion Christianity
Language English
Star SignCapricorn
Nationality American
Ethnicity Caucasian
Complexion White
Body Features & Measurements
Height180 CM
5 Feet 11 Inches
Eye color Blue
Hair color Dark Brown
Weight66 KG
146 lbs
Body Type Average
Chest size 36
Waist Size 31
Biceps Size 13
Family Information
Father Craig Minnette
Mother Robyn Maker-Minnette
Grandfathers James Harry Maker (Maternal)
Richard Minnette (Richard Joseph Minnette II)
Grandmothers Carolyn Gwen Taylor (Maternal)
Ann Minnette (Ann Wallace)
Love, Romance, Marriage
Girlfriends Jazzlyn Marae (Ex; Artist, Singer, Actress, Dancer)
Lydia Night (Singer; musician; 2018-)
Kerris Dorsey (Ex; Model , Actress, Singer, Songwriter)
Career Information
Debut (Movie) Game of Life(2007)
Genres Rock
Pop
Years Active 2005-
Debut (TV) Two and a Half Men (He played Young Charlie Sheen)
Salary $150,000 (for Goosebumps (2015))
Favorites, Hobbies, Likes/ Dislikes
HobbiesSoccer
Travelling
Favorite Food Sushi
Favorite SportsBaseball , Soccer
Favorite Song No Woman (Whitney Cover)
Favorite Music BandsThe Beatles
The Strokes
Nirvana
The Rolling Stones
Favorite Sports Team indianapolis Colts
Favorite Artists Prince
Jimi Hendrix
Favorite Restaurant Sugarfish
Social Networks, Web links
Twitter ProfileDylan Minnette Twitter Profile
Instagram ProfileDylan Minnette Instagram Profile
YouTube ChannelDylan Minnette YouTube Channel
Contact
Web ContactWeb Contact
Talent Agent Monster Talent Management, Inc.
More Information
Inspiration Finn Wolfhard
Net worth$3 Million
Instruments keyboard
guitar
Singer

Biography

Dylan Minnette is an American actor, musician. He is known for playing roles such as Clay Jensen in 13 reasons why, Alex in Don't Breathe, Zach in Goosebumps, Rex Britten in Awake, Clay Norman in Saving Grace among others. His recent works include playing Tyler Shultz, Wes Hicks in Scream.

He has been a part of the band Wallows that has produced albums/ EP such as Spring, Nothing Happens.

Family- Childhood

Dylan Christopher Minnette was born on 29th December 1996 in Evansville, Indiana, United States to Robyn Maker-Minnette(mother) and Craig Minnette(father). He grew up in Champaign, Illinois. He lives in Los Angeles, California for his job. He is the only child of his parents.

His paternal grandparents Richard Minnette(grandfather) & Ann Minnette(grandmother) are from Covington.

Dylan Minnette with his mom Robyn Maker-Minnette

[ Dylan Minnette with his mom Robyn Maker-Minnette]

Dylan Minnette with his father Craig Minnette

[ Dylan Minnette with his father Craig Minnette]

Education

School: He studied in Champaign school, when he was on sets he had a private tutor who taught him classes on the sets, he was also faxed classes.

Girlfriend- Relationship

Isabella Elei

Isabella Elei is a Canadian model, the two were seen holding hands and attending Coachella in April 2023. Dylan often posts the pics and shorts of them being romantic, thus ending the speculations. 

Isabella Elei has been on the cover of Purple Fashion Magazine. 

 

Lydia Night

Dylan is in relationship with the American musician, vocalist and guitarist Lydia Night (The Regrettes band). He broke up with Kerris Dorsey in the early 2018, Lydia & Dylan had been dating by the end of 2018. The two ended the romantic relationship in December 2022, they still remain friends. Lydia announced the news on instagram to put an end to speculations.

Dylan Minnette & Lydia Night

[ Dylan Minnette & Lydia Night in a bar]

Kerris Dorsey

Dylan and Kerris Dorsey played as siblings- "Anthony Cooper" & "Emily Cooper" in the TV series Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. The relationship blossomed into love and the couple have dated from 2014 to 2018.

Kerris Dorsey with her boyfriend Dylan Minnette (2016)

Image: Dylan Minnette with girlfriend Kerris Dorsey

Interesting Facts

  • Dylan has appeared in numerous commercials including Tide & GMC commercials. His grandparents were not aware of his works, they saw him in a Tide TV  commercial and were surprised to find out he was working in the entertainment industry.
  • The beginning: His career in modeling & acting started at the age of 7. He was Scouted by an agent in Chicago very early, when he was about 5.
  • Autism awareness concert: In 2010 Dylan along with his band Wallows performed at the 'Summer Meltdown' to raise awareness about Autism.
  • Bleeding Man: Song by Dylan's band was used in the promo video of the TV series- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.
  • Awards & Nominations: Dylan has won awards for his roles in TV series- Saving Grace & Medium. His roles in TV series such as- The Mentalist, Saving Grace, Let Me In, Lost among others.
  • Ellen Degeneres show: Dylan was on Ellen's show in May 2017 with Katherine Langford.
  • He is often confused with Percy Jackson star Logan Lerman because of the facial resemblance.
  • Political affinity: He has been a supporter of the Democratic party. He voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US presidential elections. He called Donald Trump as- Tronald Dump.
  • Twitter account hack: His twitter was hacked in March 2016, the hacker would follow some random twitter accounts.
  • He is the only child of his parents.
  • Ancestry: He is of English, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh descent.
  • Is Dylan Minnette Gay? He is not Gay, like some are speculating, he has had a steady relationship with his girlfriend.
  • Has a cat named Lucy.
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Career

Acting

Dylan's first on screen appearance was playing the young Charlie sheen in the comedy series Two and a Half Men (2003), he was 8 year old at the time.

 

Music

Wallows

He is a singer & guitarist with the band- Wallows, which was previously called by various names like- The Feaver, The Narwhals. Other members of the band are- Braeden Lemasters(guitar & vocals), Zack Mendenhall (bass), Cole Preston (drums). They frequently practice at- The Roxy, Whisky a Go Go. Their work can be found on their youtube channel-> Wallows Youtube Channel and instagram page as well.

The group members met each other through the music class, they became close friends and formed the band Wallows officially in 2017. The Wallows were previously known by names "The Feaver" and "The Narwhals" [3]

 Dylan Minnette with Wallows band members- Braeden Lemasters, Zack Mendenhall, Cole Preston

[ Wallows - Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, Zack Mendenhall, Cole Preston ]

  • The Crow & the Butterfly: Dylan appeared in the 5th single released by the American rock band Shinedown(Brent Smith, Barry Kerch, Zach Myers, Eric Bass) in the album The Sound of Madness(2008)
  • Battle of the bands: Dylan's band won the contest organized by KYSR (98.7 FM) in 2010. They won cash prize of $10,000 & a chance to have professional recording.
  • Vans Warped Tour 2011: Dylan and band were part of the music tour
  • Wallows- North American Winter tour 2018: The band performed during the winter of 2018 throughout North America.
  • In 2022, Wallows performed at Coachella, which had  start performers like Harry Styles, Billie Eilish

Spring (EP)

Wallows released the first single of the EP "Pictures of Girls" on 23rd February 2018. Followed by "These days" (March 2018), "1980s Horror Film" (September 19, 2018), "Let the Sun In", "It's Only Right", "Ground". It was released through Atlantic Records on April 6, 2018.

Nothing Happens

In 2022 Wallows release theird first album "Nothing Happens" on March 22nd 2019 through Atlantic Records. The album was rated 3.5/5 at AllMusic, and 5/10 at "Under the Radar". It reached a peak rank of 8 at the "US Top Alternative Albums billboard", and 13 at Top Rock Albums Billboard"

Remote (EP)

Wallows released the EP Remote in October 2020 through Atlantic Records, and the deluxe version was released again in February 2021. It had a peak US Top Rock Albums Billboard rank of 23

 

Discography

Year Song Album/ EP Notes
2021 Another Story Remote (EP)  
2021 Quarterback Remote (EP)  
2021 On Time Remote (EP)  
2021 Wish Me Luck Remote (EP)  
2021 Talk Like That Remote (EP)  
2021 Coastlines Remote (EP)  
2021 Nobody Gets Me (Like You) Remote (EP)  
2021 Dig What You Dug Remote (EP)  
2021 Virtual Aerobics Remote (EP)  
2021 I Don't Want to Talk    
2021 Rostam: From the Back of a Cab   Rostam Batmanglij; 
2020 With a Little Help from My Friends    
2020 OK Remote (EP) with Remi Wolf and Solomonophonic
2020 OK - Lyric     
2020 Remember When Nothing Happens  
2019 Treacherous Doctor Nothing Happens  
2019 Sidelines Nothing Happens  
2019 Are You Bored Yet? Nothing Happens  ft Clairo; Writers: Minnette, Preston, Lemasters, Claire, Cotrill
2019 Scrawny Nothing Happens  
2019 Only Friend Nothing Happens  
2019 Ice Cold Pool Nothing Happens  
2019 Worlds Apart Nothing Happens  
2019 What You Like Nothing Happens  
2019 I'm Full Nothing Happens  
2019 Do Not Wait Nothing Happens  
2018 Drunk on Halloween    
2018 1980s Horror Film Spring  
2018 1980s Horror Film (beach)    
2018 These Days Spring  writers: Remi Wolf – Julian McClanahan
2018 Let the Sun In Spring  
2018 Ground Spring  
2018 It's Only Right Spring  
2018 Pictures of Girls Spring  
2017 Pulling Leaves Off Trees    
2017 Uncomfortable    
2017 Sun Tan    
2017 Pleaser   crossed 3 Million streams on spotify

 

Filmography

Movies List

Year Movie Character Comments
2022 Scream Wes Hicks  
2018 The Open House Logan Wallace  
2017 The Disaster Artist guy on Phone scene deleted in the final edit
2016 Don't Breathe Alex  
2015 Goosebumps Zach  
2014 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Anthony Cooper  
2013 Labor Day (High school) Henry  
2013 Prisoners Ralph Dover  
2010 Let Me In Kenny  
2008 The Clique Todd Lyons  
2008 Snow Buddies Noah  
2007 Fred Claus Orphanage Kid  
2007 Game of Life Billy  
2006 The Year Without a Santa Claus Iggy Thistlewhite TV Movie

 

TV Series List

Year Movie Character Comments
2022 The Dropout Tyler Shultz Miniseries; 4 episodes
2017-2019 13 Reasons Why Clay Jensen Lead Role; all 39 Episodes
2014 Scandal Jerry Grant Jr. 6 Episodes
2014 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Donnie Gill "Seeds" (season 1 Episode 12), "Making Friends and Influencing People" (season 2 Episode 3)
2011-2013 R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour Chad / Corey "Brush with Madness" (season 2 Episode 6), "Funhouse" (season 3 Episode 17)
2013 Save Me Ben Tompkins "The Book of Beth" (season 1 Episode 1)
2013 Nikita Stefan Tasarov "Reunion" (season 3 Episode 13)
2012 Major Crimes Avi Strauss "The Ecstasy and the Agony" (season1 Episode 4)
2012 Awake Rex Britten Main role; all episodes; season 1 Episode 1-13
2012 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Luca Gabardelli "Learning Curve" (season 12 Episode 21)
2011 Against the Wall Ryan Spencer "Obsessed and Unwanted" (season 1 Episode 6)
2010-2011 Men of a Certain Age Reed "Same as the Old Boss", "Cold Calls", "The Bad Guy" (season 2 Episodes 2-4), "The Pickup" (season 2 Episode 8)
2011 Lie to Me Noah Marber "Rebound" (season 3 Episode 10)
2010 Medium Cameron "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" (Season 7 Episode 1)
2007-2010 Saving Grace Clay Norman Main Role (40 Episodes)
2010 Lost David Shephard "Lighthouse" (Season 6 Episode 5), "The Last Recruit" (Season 6 Episode 13), "What They Died For" (Season 6 Episode 16), "The End" (Season 6 Episode 17), 
2009 Supernatural Danny Carter "Family Remains" (Season 4 Episode 11)
2008 The Mentalist Frankie O'Keefe "Red Hair and Silver Tape" (Season 1 Episode 2)
2008 Rules of Engagement Nicky "Buyer's Remorse" (Season 2 Episode 14)
2008 Ghost Whisperer Pierce Wilkins "Stranglehold" (Season 3 Episode 17)
2007 Grey's Anatomy Ryan "Haunt You Every Day" (Season 4 Episode 5)
2006 Enemies Jack Graham Jr. Pilot (season1  Episode 1)
2005-2006 Prison Break (young) Michael "English, Fitz or Percy" (Season 1 Episode 5), "The Rat" (Season 1  Episode 14), "Brother's Keeper" (Season 1 Episode 16), "Disconnect" (Season 2 Episode 12), "The Killing Box" (Season 2 Episode 13)
2006 MADtv Billy Season 11 Episode 18
2006 Drake & Josh Jeffrey "The Demonator" (Season 3 Episode 15)
2005 Two and a Half Men (little) Charlie "I Always Wanted a Shaved Monkey" (Season 2 Episode 20)

 

Short Movies

Year Short movie Character Comments
2020 Wallows: Nobody Gets Me (Like You) Dylan  
2019 Wallows Go Bundle Watching    
2016 Don't Breathe: No Escape    
2016 Don't Breathe: Meet The Cast    
2016 Don't Breathe: Man In The Dark    
2016 Don't Breathe: Creepy House    

                  

Awards

Year Won? Award Project Category Comments
2015 Nomination Young Artist Awards Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Best Performance (Film)- Young Ensemble Cast  
2013 WON National Board of Review Awards Prisoners Best Acting by an Ensemble  
2011 WON Young Artist Awards Medium Best Performance- Guest Young Actor (14-17)  
2011 Nomination Young Artist Awards Let Me In Best Performance (Film) - Supporting Young Actor  
2011 Nomination Young Artist Awards Let Me In Best Performance (Film) - Young Ensemble Cast  
2011 Nomination Young Artist Awards Lost Best Performance (TV) - Recurring Young Actor  
2009 Nomination Young Artist Awards Saving Grace Best Performance- REcurring young actor  
2009 Nomination Young Artist Awards The Mentalist Best Performance -Guest Young Actor  
2008 WON Young Artist Awards Saving Grace Best Performance by an young actor (<10)  

Quotes

  • I don't care what anyone says, Coco is the best movie of the year. Beautiful in every way.
  • (To the victims of sexual assault & harassment) You are heard, believed, your bravery & courage is inspiring. I'm with you, I'm listening. I will do my part to call out those around me.
  • FYI, the kid in Cheaper By The Dozen who yells 'My latte!' has been, and always will be, my hero.
  • Eggs are people too.
  • Why is it that even though I know I'm not carrying any weapons or drugs, I'm still super relieved when I make it through airport security?
  • I want to be a nice guy like all of the security guards at music festivals.
  • I love being in anything that's scary to people. [5]
  • [On 13 Reasons why] i’ve been acting/working since i was 8 years old, and this show came into my life at a time when i wasn’t sure how interested i was in even doing it anymore, but the story really stuck with me from the first time i read it and i gave it a chance. i’m very lucky they gave me a chance too. this show has changed my life in more ways than i can explain. [4]
  • I pass on a lot of teen roles that get sent to me because a lot of the time it doesn't feel real. It's sugar-coated. There's no depth to it. [6]

Sources

  1. Dylan Minnette wiki
  2. Spring (EP)
  3. Nothing Happens (album)
  4. On 13 reasons why
  5. IMDB Bio
  6. 13 reasons why- fansite
  7.  

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