Dylan Rhodes O’Brien (born August 26, 1991) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Stiles Stilinski in the MTV supernatural series Teen Wolf (2011-2017) and for his portrayal of Thomas in the Maze Runner film trilogy (2014-2018).
Early Life and Education
Dylan O’Brien was born on August 26, 1991, in New York City. He is the son of Lisa Rhodes, a former actress who runs an acting school, and Patrick O’Brien, a camera operator. O’Brien grew up in Springfield Township, New Jersey, before moving to Hermosa Beach, California, where he attended Mira Costa High School.
Career
O’Brien’s acting career began with a series of YouTube videos that he created, which led to his discovery by a talent agent. He made his film debut in the independent comedy High Road (2011) and gained further recognition for his role in the romantic comedy The First Time (2012).
His breakthrough role came in 2011 when he was cast as Stiles Stilinski in the MTV series Teen Wolf. O’Brien’s performance earned him a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim. He continued to build his career with leading roles in the Maze Runner film series, starting with The Maze Runner (2014), followed by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018).
O’Brien has also appeared in other notable films, including Deepwater Horizon (2016), American Assassin (2017), and Love and Monsters (2020).
Personal Life
Dylan O’Brien is known for his down-to-earth personality and dedication to his craft. He has been involved in various charitable activities and is active on social media, where he engages with his fans.
Filmography
- Charlie Brown: Blockhead’s Revenge (2011) – Charlie Brown (Short film)
- High Road (2011) – Jimmy
- The First Time (2012) – Dave Hodgman
- The Maze Runner (2014) – Thomas
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) – Thomas
- Deepwater Horizon (2016) – Caleb Holloway
- American Assassin (2017) – Mitch Rapp
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) – Thomas
- Love and Monsters (2020) – Joel Dawson
