Dylan Minnette Biography: A Rising Star in Film and Television
Dylan Minnette is an American actor and musician best known for his work in film and television.
Dylan Minnette biography: –
Full Name: Dylan Christopher Minnette
Date of Birth: December 29, 1996
Place of Birth: Evansville, Indiana, USA
Early Life:
Dylan Minnette was born in Indiana and raised in Champaign, Illinois.
Career:
Minnette began his acting career at a young age, appearing in various commercials and short films.
Minnette feature film debut in the movie “Game of Life” in 2007.
One of his breakthrough roles came with the part of David Shephard in the popular ABC series “Lost” (2004-2010).
Dylan Minnette is widely recognized for his role as Clay Jensen in the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” based on the novel by Jay Asher. The show ran from 2017 to 2020.
He has appeared in several films, including “Let Me In” (2010), “Goosebumps” (2015) and its sequel “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” (2018).
In 2021, Minnette starred in the thriller film “Don’t Breathe 2.”
Music Career:
In addition to acting, Dylan Minnette is a musician and the lead vocalist and guitarist for the alternative rock band “Wallows.”
Wallows, formed in 2017, has released music and gained recognition for their indie-pop sound.
Personal Life:
Details about Dylan Minnette’s personal life are generally kept private.
Movies and TV shows
Movies:
“Game of Life” (2007) – Dylan Minnette made his feature film debut in this comedy.
“Let Me In” (2010) – He appeared in a supporting role in this horror film.
“Prisoners” (2013) – Minnette played the character Ralph Dover in this crime thriller.
“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” (2014) – He portrayed the character Anthony Cooper in this family comedy.
“Goosebumps” (2015) – Dylan Minnette played the lead role of Zach Cooper in this family-friendly horror-comedy film.
“Don’t Breathe” (2016) – He appeared as Alex in this suspenseful horror-thriller.
“The Disaster Artist” (2017) – Minnette had a role in this comedy-drama that explores the making of the cult film “The Room.”
“Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” (2018) – He reprised his role as Zach Cooper in the sequel.
“The Open House” (2018) – Minnette starred in this horror thriller available on Netflix.
“Don’t Breathe 2” (2021) – He returned as Alex in the sequel to “Don’t Breathe.”
Television Shows:
“Lost” (2004-2010) – Dylan Minnette played the role of David Shephard in this popular ABC series.
“Awake” (2012) – He appeared in the role of Rex Britten in this science fiction drama series.
“Scandal” (2014) – Minnette had a guest role in the political drama series.
“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (2014) – He played the character Donnie Gill/Blizzard in this Marvel series.
“13 Reasons Why” (2017-2020) – He portrayed Clay Jensen the lead character in the Netflix drama series based on Jay Asher’s novel.
Awards:
Young Artist Award (2008): Dylan Minnette won a Young Artist Award in the category of “Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor” for his role in “Saving Grace.”
Nominations:
Saturn Award (2010): He was nominated for a Saturn Award in the category of “Best Performance by a Younger Actor” for his role in “Let Me In.”