Dylan O'Brien
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Dylan O'Brien is an American actor. He was born in New York City
and grew up in Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey
before moving with his family to Hermosa Beach, California
when he was 12 years old. As of July 2011, he co-starred as Stiles in the MTV
series Teen Wolf
. He also co-starred the film High Road opposite Lizzy Caplan
and will appear in the upcoming film The First Time
with Victoria Justice
and Britt Robertson and directed by Jon Kasdan
.
star with his mother as an actress and his father a camera operator. He auditioned for MTV's
Teen Wolf
, a series loosely based on the 1985 film of the same name
, while planning to pursue college, making an agreement with his parents that provided he was not selected for a role, his sights would set on attending film school. However, after 4 auditions, O'Brien scored a major role. According to an interview on the SmodCast Internet Radio show Plus One Per Diem, he was sent a script for the lead character and main protagonist, Scott McCall. Dylan reported that he had no previous knowledge of the 1985 film of the same name
and that after reading the script was immediately drawn to the character of Stiles Stilinski, who is the best friend of main character Scott within the series. After reading the script, O'Brien spoke to his manager on auditioning for the role of Stiles, which he later auditioned for and was well received by Producer Jeff Davis
and Director Russell Mulcahy
and briefly after received network character approval.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and grew up in Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey
Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey
Township of Springfield is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population increased to a record high of 15,817....
before moving with his family to Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach is a beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its population was 19,506 at the 2010 census, up from 18,566 at the 2000 census....
when he was 12 years old. As of July 2011, he co-starred as Stiles in the MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
series Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)
Teen Wolf is an American television series that currently airs on MTV, and in reruns on TeenNick. The series premiered on June 5, 2011, following the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Teen Wolf is a supernatural drama series that follows Scott McCall , a high school student and social outcast who is bitten by...
. He also co-starred the film High Road opposite Lizzy Caplan
Lizzy Caplan
Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Caplan is an American actress. In film, she is best known for her roles as Janis Ian in Mean Girls, Marlena Diamond in Cloverfield, and April in Hot Tub Time Machine...
and will appear in the upcoming film The First Time
The First Time (2012 film)
The First Time is an upcoming romantic teen comedy-drama film written and directed by Jon Kasdan and stars Dylan O'Brien, Brittany Robertson and Craig Roberts.-Plot:...
with Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and dancer. She debuted as an actress at the age of 10 and has since appeared in several films and television series including the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 and Victorious...
and Britt Robertson and directed by Jon Kasdan
Jon Kasdan
Jonathan "Jon" Kasdan is an American writer and director.Kasdan is the son of Meg , a writer, and film director Lawrence Kasdan. He is the brother of director and actor Jake Kasdan. His directorial debut, In the Land of Women, was released in the United States in 2007. Kasdan also wrote the film,...
.
Career
O'Brien began as a YouTubeYouTube
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star with his mother as an actress and his father a camera operator. He auditioned for MTV's
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)
Teen Wolf is an American television series that currently airs on MTV, and in reruns on TeenNick. The series premiered on June 5, 2011, following the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Teen Wolf is a supernatural drama series that follows Scott McCall , a high school student and social outcast who is bitten by...
, a series loosely based on the 1985 film of the same name
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf is a 1985 American fantasy comedy film released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation starring Michael J. Fox as Scott Howard, a high school student who discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself transforming into a werewolf...
, while planning to pursue college, making an agreement with his parents that provided he was not selected for a role, his sights would set on attending film school. However, after 4 auditions, O'Brien scored a major role. According to an interview on the SmodCast Internet Radio show Plus One Per Diem, he was sent a script for the lead character and main protagonist, Scott McCall. Dylan reported that he had no previous knowledge of the 1985 film of the same name
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf is a 1985 American fantasy comedy film released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation starring Michael J. Fox as Scott Howard, a high school student who discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself transforming into a werewolf...
and that after reading the script was immediately drawn to the character of Stiles Stilinski, who is the best friend of main character Scott within the series. After reading the script, O'Brien spoke to his manager on auditioning for the role of Stiles, which he later auditioned for and was well received by Producer Jeff Davis
Jeff Davis (writer)
Jeff Davis is a writer and producer.-Early life:Davis graduated from Vassar College with a degree in film and he then went on to receive a master's degree in screenwriting from the University of Southern California....
and Director Russell Mulcahy
Russell Mulcahy
Russell Mulcahy is an Australian film director. His work is easily recognized by his use of fast cuts, tracking shots and use of glowing lights.- Music videos :...
and briefly after received network character approval.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | High Road | Jimmy | Film |
| 2011-present | Teen Wolf Teen Wolf (2011 TV series) Teen Wolf is an American television series that currently airs on MTV, and in reruns on TeenNick. The series premiered on June 5, 2011, following the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Teen Wolf is a supernatural drama series that follows Scott McCall , a high school student and social outcast who is bitten by... |
"Stiles" Stilinski | TV series |
| 2012 | The First Time The First Time (2012 film) The First Time is an upcoming romantic teen comedy-drama film written and directed by Jon Kasdan and stars Dylan O'Brien, Brittany Robertson and Craig Roberts.-Plot:... |
Dave Hodgman | Film |