DYLAN SPRAYBERRY

Name & Age

• Born Dylan Muse Sprayberry on July 7, 1998, in Houston, Texas, he is currently 26 years old .

Early Family & Relocation

• Son of Dana and Carl Sprayberry, Dylan has a younger sister, Ellery, who is also an actress .

• The family moved from Houston to Los Angeles in 2006 to support Dylan and Ellery’s budding acting careers. Dylan studied at West University Elementary in Houston before attending Brighton Hall in L.A. .

Career Beginnings & Film Highlights

Child Actor to Big Screen

• Dylan began on-camera at just age 3, appearing in a PBS public-service announcement, then continuing with commercials and print work .

• Made his film debut in 2007 with My Father, followed by roles in Soccer Mom, Old Dogs, Bedrooms, Shuffle, Spooky Buddies, and guest TV spots on Criminal Minds, Glee, Common Law, and iCarly .

Breakthrough Role – Man of Steel

• Gained prominence portraying young Clark Kent in Man of Steel (2013), opposite Henry Cavill .

• Earned a Saturn Award nomination (Best Performance by a Younger Actor) for this standout performance .

TV Stardom – Teen Wolf & Beyond

Teen Wolf Fame

• Joined MTV’s Teen Wolf in Season 4 (2014) as Liam Dunbar, upgraded to series regular for Seasons 5 and 6, with 47 episodes total .

• At 16, he described joining Teen Wolf as “nothing short of the best feeling,” forming close bonds with co-stars Tyler Posey and Dylan O’Brien .

Other TV Roles

• From 2018 to 2019, starred as Henry Richmond in Hulu’s supernatural series Light as a Feather .

• Also appeared in shows like Common Law and Criminal Minds in his early career .

Beyond Acting – Music & Creativity

Musician and Songwriter

• Plays guitar, bass, and drums, and was briefly in a punk band called The Dead Toms before joining Teen Wolf .

• A self-described fan of punk rock, citing influences like Black Flag, Minor Threat, Blink‑182, and more .

Recent Releases

• In 2025, released two indie folk EPs—Home Recordings, Vol. 1 (February) and Vol. 2 (March)—showing growth as a songwriter and musician .

Recognition & Achievements

• Earned Saturn Award nominations for Man of Steel (2014) and for Teen Wolf (2016) .

• Developed a strong fan following (millions on social media), praised for his engaging presence and artistic versatility .

Personal Traits & Passions

Artistic Inspirations & Hobbies

• Enjoys drawing and painting in his spare time .

• Inspired by actors like Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hardy, and Jake Gyllenhaal .

Community & Connectivity

• Candidly shares his journey and creative process on social platforms where he connects deeply with fans .

What Lies Ahead

• Teen Wolf: The Movie premiered in January 2023, with Dylan reprising his role as Liam Dunbar .

• Continues to record music, act in both film and television, and evolve creatively with each new project.

Dylan Sprayberry’s journey—from a Houston kid appearing in PSAs to a beloved TV star, musician, and multi-talented artist—paints the portrait of a driven young actor who pursues both screen and studio with equal heart and vision.