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Dylan Minnette

Dylan Christopher Minnette(born December 29, 1996)[1]is an American actor and musician. He began his career as a child actor and received recognition for his role as a younger version of the characterMichael Scofieldon the drama seriesPrison Break(2005–2006). He had recurring roles in several television series and a main role in theTNTdrama seriesSaving Grace(2007–2010). Minnette had supporting roles in the filmsLet Me In(2010),Prisoners(2013) andAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day(2014).

Dylan Minnette
Minnette in 2018
Born
Dylan Christopher Minnette

(1996-12-29)December 29, 1996(age 28)
Evansville, Indiana,U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
  • singer
Years active2005–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboard
  • bass guitar
Labels
Member ofWallows

Minnette had a starring role in the horror comedyGoosebumps(2015), and gained wider recognition for portrayingClay Jensenin theNetflixdrama series13 Reasons Why(2017–2020). He has also starred in the slasher filmsDon't Breathe(2016),The Open House(2018) andScream(2022). He is also the co-lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and bassist for thealternative rockbandWallows.

Early life

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Dylan Christopher Minnette was born inEvansville, Indiana,the only child of Robyn and Craig Minnette.[2][3][4]His father was a musician who played in many bands under the stage name 'Eddie Minnette'.[5]

As a child, his family moved from Indiana to California, where he began his acting career. He met his future bandmateBraeden Lemastersafter their mothers met online. The two were introduced to each other and became close friends, later meeting Cole Preston and starting their first band as kids, named 'The Feaver', which later became Wallows.

Career

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Acting

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Minnette at the premiere ofLet Me Inin 2010

Minnette's first role was a single episode ofDrake & Josh.He later appeared in theNBCoriginal filmThe Year Without a Santa Claus,as an unnamed character inFred Claus,as Todd Lyons in the filmThe Clique,and as Noah Framm inSnow Buddies.Notable television roles of Minnette's include the young version of the characterMichael ScofieldonPrison Breakand character Clay Norman onSaving Grace.He played a bully named Kenny inLet Me In,released in October 2010.

He also played a role as Jerry Grant Jr. onABC'sScandalas the son of the president of the United States. Minnette has also appeared in several commercials and in four episodes ofLostasJack's son in the sideways timeline.[6]Minnette appeared in "The Crow & the Butterfly"video from the rock groupShinedown.

In 2014, Minnette appeared in thecomedy filmAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dayas Anthony Cooper, first child of the Cooper children and the elder brother of the titular character. The film is based onJudith Viorst’s1972 children's book of the same name.[7]In the following year, Minnette co-starred in the filmGoosebumps,based on theR. L. Stine'schildren's horror book series of the same name.The film was a commercial success and garnered generally positive reviews from critics, grossing over $158 million.[8][9]

In 2016, Minnette starred in the horror filmDon't Breathewhich was directed byFede Álvarez.[10]Asleeper hit,Don't Breathereceived critical acclaim[11]and grossed over $156million.[12]

Minnette in 2018

From 2017, Minnette began starring in theNetflixteen drama television series13 Reasons Why,an adaptation ofthe 2007 novel of the same name,asClay Jensen.[13][14]His portrayal won him critical praise;The Hollywood Reporterwrote: "Minnette is so dedicated to playing despondent that the relief and pleasure in brief scenes of flirty banter between Hannah and Clay is palpable".[15]He was in the show for four seasons until it ended in 2020.[16]He also starred in the Netflix filmThe Open House,which premiered in January 2018.[17][18]

In September 2020, Minnette was cast as Wes Hicks in thefifthScreamfilm,which was directed byMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillett.[19]The film was released on January 14, 2022.[20][21]

On August 3, 2021, it was announced that Minnette had been cast as Tyler Shultz, the grandson ofGeorge Shultzin theHulu's limited seriesThe Dropout.[22][23]

In May 2024, during an interview withZach Sang,Minnette revealed that he took a break from acting to focus more on music.[24]He stated acting was "starting to feel like just a job"; however, he admitted that he had found inspiration for acting again, saying, "I do feel like I have something to give, and that's probably acting".[25]

Music

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Minnette is the singer, rhythm guitarist, and bassist in the bandWallows,withCole Preston(drums) andBraeden Lemasters(singer, guitar).[26]Before 2017, they were known as the Feaver and later the Narwhals. They performed at Summer Meltdown, a concert for autism awareness in 2010[27]and won a battle of the bands contest the same year, sponsored by98.7 FM.[28]They played atVans Warped Tour 2011[29]and have since performed at many Los Angeles venues including theRoxy TheatreandWhisky a Go Go.[30]Their song "Bleeding Man" was used in the promo for season 2 ofR.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.

Throughout 2017, they released four singles onApple MusicandSpotify:"Pleaser", "Sun Tan", "Uncomfortable" and "Pulling Leaves Off Trees".[31][32]In 2018, they released their debut EPSpring,including singles "Pictures of Girls" and "These Days".[33]They performed "Pictures of Girls" onThe Late Late Show with James Cordenon May 8, 2018.[34]Their debut album,Nothing Happens,was released in March 2019.[35]In 2020, they released their second EPRemote,including singles "Nobody Gets Me (Like You)" and "Virtual Aerobics".[36]

In March 2022, the band released their sophomore albumTell Me That It's Over.[37]Minnette performed with Wallows at Coachella 2022 which was headlined byHarry Styles,Billie EilishandThe WeekndxSwedish House Mafia.[38]In 2024, they released their third studio albumModel.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Game of Life Billy Direct-to-video film
Fred Claus Orphanage kid
2008 Snow Buddies Noah Framm Direct-to-video film
The Clique Todd Lyons Direct-to-video film
2010 Let Me In Kenny
2013 Labor Day 16-year-old Henry Wheeler
Prisoners Ralph Dover
2014 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Anthony Cooper
2015 Goosebumps Zach Cooper
2016 Don't Breathe Alex
2017 The Disaster Artist Guy on cell phone Deleted scene[39][40]
2018 The Open House Logan Wallace
2022 Scream Wes Hicks

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Drake & Josh Jeffrey Episode: "The Demonator"
Two and a Half Men YoungCharlie Harper Episode: "I Always Wanted a Shaved Monkey"
2005–2006 Prison Break YoungMichael Scofield Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
2006 Mad TV Billy Season 11, episode 18
The Year Without a Santa Claus Iggy Thistlewhite Television film
2007 Grey's Anatomy Ryan (boy with no ears) Episode: "Haunt You Every Day"
2007–2010 Saving Grace Clay Norman Main role
2008 Ghost Whisperer Pierce Wilkins Episode: "Stranglehold"
Rules of Engagement Nicky Episode: "Buyer's Remorse"
The Mentalist Frankie O'Keefe Episode: "Red Hair and Silver Tape"
2009 Supernatural Danny Carter Episode: "Family Remains"
2010 Lost David Shephard 4 episodes
Medium Cameron Episode: "The Match Game"
2010–2011 Men of a Certain Age Reed 4 episodes
2011 Lie to Me Noah Episode: "Rebound"
Against the Wall Ryan Spencer Episode: "Obsessed and Unwanted"
The Haunting Hour: The Series Corey Episode: "Brush with Madness"
2012 Awake Rex Britten Main role
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Luca Gabardelli Episode: "Learning Curve"
Major Crimes Avi Strauss Episode: "The Ecstasy and the Agony"
2013 Nikita Stefan Tasarov Episode: "Reunion"
Save Me Ben Tompkins Episode: "The Book of Beth"
The Haunting Hour: The Series Chad Episode: "Funhouse"
2014 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Donnie Gill Episodes: "Seeds","Making Friends and Influencing People"
Scandal Fitzgerald "Jerry" Jr. Recurring role (seasons 3–4)
2017–2020 13 Reasons Why Clay Jensen Main role
2018, 2019 The Late Late Show with James Corden Himself Performing alongside his bandWallows
2019 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Himself Performing alongside his band Wallows
2020 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Himself Performing alongside his band Wallows
2022 The Dropout Tyler Shultz Miniseries

Discography

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See also:Wallows discography

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2008 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Actor Age Ten or Younger Saving Grace Won [41]
2009 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor The Mentalist Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor Saving Grace Nominated
2011 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor Let Me In Nominated [42]
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast Let Me In Nominated [42]
Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 14–17 Medium Won [42]
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor Lost Nominated [42]
2013 National Board of Review Awards Best Acting by an Ensemble Prisoners Won
2015 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Nominated

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