Dylan O’Brien as the Modern Everyman in a Spectacle-Driven Era

Dylan O’Brien emerged as a refreshingly grounded presence in an age dominated by CGI spectacles and cinematic universes. His ascent from a teenage YouTube creator to a critically acclaimed leading man is defined by an uncanny ability to infuse even the most fantastical premises with genuine emotional stakes.

Dylan O’Brien Bio

Full Name: Dylan Rhodes O’Brien

Date of Birth: August 26, 1991

Dylan O’Brien Age: 34

Age Generation: Millennial

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian, English, and Spanish descent

Resident Off: Los Angeles, California

Married Status: Unmarried

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Occupation: Actor

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Chinese Zodiac: Goat

Religion: Keeps personal beliefs private

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Family

Father Name: Patrick B. O’Brien

Mother Name: Lisa Rhodes O’Brien

Sister Name: Julia O’Brien

Dylan O’Brien Girlfriends:

• Britt Robertson
• Rachael Lange

Pets Name: Maggie, a dog

Physical Traits

Dylan O’Brien Height in Feet: 5 feet 10 inches

Height in Centimeters: 178

Weight in Kilograms: 71

Weight in Pounds: 157

Body Type: Athletic and lean

Build: Toned and agile

Body Measurements: 42 – 32 – 14

Distinctive Features:

• Sharp jawline, expressive brown eyes, and facial moles

Eye Color: Light brown

Hair Color: Dark brown

Dress Size: 40

Shoe Size: 10

Education and Acting Training

• Graduated from Mira Costa High School in Hermosa Beach, California, in 2009
• Attended community college classes from 2009 to 2010 before focusing on acting
• Trained informally under his mother’s acting school guidance
• Honed skills on the set of Teen Wolf from 2011 onward without a formal drama school

Dylan O’Brien Movies And TV Shows

Dylan O’Brien Movies

• High Road 2011
• The First Time 2012
• The Internship 2013
• The Maze Runner 2014
• Maze Runner The Scorch Trials 2015
• Deepwater Horizon 2016
• American Assassin 2017
• Maze Runner The Death Cure 2018
• Bumblebee 2018
• Love and Monsters 2020
• All Too Well: The Short Film 2021
• The Outfit 2022
• Not Okay 2022
• Saturday Night 2024
• Caddo Lake 2024
• Twinless 2025
• Send Help 2026
• Being Heumann TBA

Dylan O’Brien TV Shows & OTT

• Teen Wolf 2011-2017
• Amazing Stories 2020

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Won the MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance for The Maze Runner in 2015
• Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor Action for Maze Runner The Scorch Trials
• Earned multiple Teen Choice Awards for his work as Stiles Stilinski on Teen Wolf
• Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Actor early in his career
• Film Independent Spirit Award nominations for standout indie performances in recent years

Dylan O’Brien Favorite Sports Teams

• New York Mets
• New York Jets

Hobbies and Interests

• Playing the drums and guitar
• Following Major League Baseball
• Watching and analyzing classic cinema and the sitcom Friends
• Directing and editing short-form video content

Business Ventures

• Served as an EP for the 2025 film Twinless
• Appeared in a Toyota Entune television commercial during his rise to fame

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Supported animal rescue efforts through public appearances and pet-related promotions
• Advocates for improved on-set safety standards following his own industry experiences
• Participates in occasional charity events tied to film festivals and mental health awareness

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Created numerous comedy shorts on YouTube in high school
• He originally intended to major in sports broadcasting at Syracuse University
• He performed all of his own drumming in early YouTube videos under the username moviekidd826

Controversies

• No major controversies

Dylan O’Brien Net worth