Dylan O’Brien is a young American actor best known for his starring roles in the dystopian sci-fi adventure trilogy The Maze Runner. He gained a lot of popularity when he was a teenager was known for uploading several videos and short films on his YouTube channel. He has worked extensively in film and television.

the biography

O’Brien was born on August 26, 1991 in New York City to his father, Patrick O’Brien, a cameraman of Irish descent and his mother, Lisa Rhodes, of Italian, English and Spanish ancestry, known while they were an actress. He was raised by his parents in Springfield Township, New Jersey before they moved to Hermosa Beach, California. His mother is also known to run a drama school which at that time was a good source of income for the family. He would have an older sister named Julia.

Inspired by his mother, O’Brien developed a passion for his interest in cinema and started making short videos which he usually uploads to his YouTube channel, which went viral and gained appreciation from his viewers. Dylan O’Brien attended Mira Costa High School and graduated in 2009. He then moved to Syracuse University to pursue his graduate studies, but later dropped out to fully pursue his acting career. .

Acting career

O’Brien’s YouTube videos not only wonhim the necessary popularity for his age, he also opened the door to his big breakthrough in the film industry. Through his short videos, he was discovered by a filmmaker who approached him to work on a web series. Before that, Brien had considered a career in sports broadcasting so he could eventually work for the New York Mets. During his collaboration with the local producer and director, O’Brien met an actor who put him in touch with a manager who then committed him to several auditions before taking on one of the main roles of the MTV series. Teen Wolf which marked his major breakthrough in 2010. In 2011, the young actor had a role in a comedy filmGreat Road ‘ And from 2012 to 2013, he starred in comedy movies like The First Time, and The Internship.

His role in the 2014 American dystopian sci-fi action thriller “Maze Runner” helped him gain more popularity and exposure. The box office successes of films have also played a major role in his financial earnings. He was also cast as a major role in the disaster drama Deepwater Horizon’. The film was released in 2016 and was based on a real tragic event.

In 2017, Dylan O’Brien starred in the CBS Films and Lionsgate Films adaptation of American Assassin. Currently, the young actor is currently working on the third film of the franchise “Maze Runner” which would be produced by the Hollywood studio “20th Century Fox”.

Dylan O’Brien’s Net Worth

Dylan O’Brien’s net worth is $5 million. After his hits in Teen Wolf and his personal YouTube channel, O’Brien continued to thrive with more films. In addition to his acting career, O’Brien has other businesses and interests that bring him money. He was part of the indie rock band Slow Kids at Play where he worked as a drummer for the band.

His official social media account is still very active. For example, the youngster has over 4.66 million followers on Twitter and many more on his Facebook and Instagram account.

Girlfriend, relationship with Britt Robertson

O’Brien is in a relationship with an actress, Britt Robertson, and his girlfriend whom he met while filming the 2012 teen romantic comedy, The First Time. Britt Robertson is best known for her role in the films The Longest Drive and Tomorrowland. She is also known for playing the lead role in the American television drama series Life Unexpected which aired for two seasons from 2010 to 2011.

Dylan O’Brien and Britt Robertson began their relationship in 2011 and have been together ever since. However, he’s reportedly been involved with fellow actress and her Teen Wolf co-star Holland Roden. a nice couple.

Accident, injury

In March 2016, Dylan O’Brien was involved in an accident while filming the film. Maze Runner: The Cure for Death. He was seriously injured, victim of a concussion, facial fracture and serious but not life-threatening lacerations. A few months after recovering from injuries, he began other film projects such as the catastrophic thriller Deepwater Horizon and later postponed filming dates for the latest installment in the Maze Runner series.