Dylan Edrington's Life and Career: A Biographical Sketch
Born in Munster, Indiana, Dylan Edrington's early life took an unexpected turn when his family relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area. He attended Northgate High School, where he discovered a hidden talent for acting, but not before pursuing his passion for sports, particularly basketball.
Growing up, Dylan was a multi-faceted individual with a range of interests. He was an accomplished athlete, with a knack for hip-hop and pop dancing, as well as choreographing. His impressive skills earned him athletic scholarships, but he declined them to focus on his newfound love for performing.
Dylan's modeling career took off, with notable clients including Abercrombie & Fitch, Levi Strauss, Georgio Armani, and Tommy Hilfiger. However, it was a local production that truly ignited his passion for acting.
His breakthrough role came in 2004, when he played Taylor Williams in the film Raspberry & Lavender, a romantic drama about a rich boy who falls in love with a poor girl. This was followed by his casting as Nelson Elliot in the horror comedy 2001 Maniacs (2005),which was released worldwide in 2006.
Dylan's subsequent projects include the thriller Untitled Thriller Project, in which he plays Josh Lawson, and the supernatural thriller Derleth (2008),where he stars as Luke Fisher. He also landed a co-starring role on the CBS television show Close to Home (2005) as Josh Cooper.
Philanthropically, Dylan is a strong supporter of the Make A Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to terminally-ill youngsters.
