Dylan O'Brien, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of New York to Lisa Rhodes, a former actress who also ran an acting school, and Patrick B. O'Brien, a skilled camera operator. His father's Irish heritage and his mother's mixed ancestry of English, Spanish, and Italian descent have undoubtedly shaped his unique perspective.
Growing up in Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey, Dylan developed a strong foundation before making the bold move to Hermosa Beach, California with his family at the age of 12. Prior to his acting career, Dylan had planned to attend film school and follow in his father's footsteps as a cinematographer. However, his breakout role as Stiles in Teen Wolf (2011) redirected his path, and he decided to put his academic pursuits on hold.
Dylan's impressive YouTube following is a testament to his creativity and versatility, as he has directed, produced, and starred in a series of engaging comic online shorts. His film debut came with the independent feature High Road (2011),an entirely improvised project directed by Upright Citizens Brigade. O'Brien's first leading role was in the comedy The First Time (2012),opposite Britt Robertson and directed by Jonathan Kasdan.
He went on to secure supporting roles in The Internship (2013),starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, and The Maze Runner (2014),alongside Will Poulter and Kaya Scodelario. The Maze Runner franchise, which includes Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and The Death Cure (2018),cemented his status as a talented young actor.
Dylan's recent endeavors include starring roles in Weird City (2019),Amazing Stories (2020),Love and Monsters, Flashback, Maximum Truth, Not Okay, and The Outfit. He also made a notable appearance in the short film All Too Well, produced by Taylor Swift, and the third episode of The Other Two's third season.
