Dylan Rhodes O’Brien, professionally known as Dylan O’Brien, is an American actor, producer, and musician.
He rose to international fame for portraying Stiles Stilinski in the MTV supernatural drama Teen Wolf and further established himself as a Hollywood star through his leading role as Thomas in The Maze Runner film trilogy.
O’Brien has since earned critical acclaim for his performances in films such as Love and Monsters, Not Okay, The Outfit, Deepwater Horizon, and Saturday Night, becoming one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Dylan Rhodes O’Brien
- Stage Name: Dylan O’Brien
- Born: August 26, 1991
- Age: 34 years old
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Mixed (Irish, Italian, English, and Spanish descent)
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Musician
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Religion: Agnostic
- Parents: Patrick O’Brien and Lisa Rhodes O’Brien
- Siblings: Julia O’Brien
- Spouse: Rachael Lange
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $7 million USD
Early Life and Education
Dylan O’Brien was born on August 26, 1991, in New York City and was raised in Springfield Township, New Jersey, before his family relocated to Hermosa Beach, California.
He is the son of Patrick O’Brien, a camera operator, and Lisa Rhodes O’Brien, a former actress who later ran an acting school.
Dylan grew up alongside his older sister, Julia O’Brien, in a family deeply connected to the entertainment industry.
His ethnicity is mixed, with Irish, Italian, English, and Spanish ancestry. He attended Mira Costa High School, where he originally planned to pursue sports broadcasting before choosing a career in acting. O’Brien has described himself as agnostic.
Career
Dylan O’Brien began his entertainment career by creating comedy videos for YouTube while still in high school.
His online work attracted the attention of industry professionals, leading to auditions and eventually landing his breakthrough role as Stiles Stilinski in MTV’s hit supernatural series Teen Wolf (2011–2017).
Dylan’s witty performance and natural comedic timing quickly made him one of the show’s standout stars and earned him a devoted international fan base.
His film career reached new heights when he starred as Thomas in The Maze Runner (2014), followed by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018).
Despite suffering serious injuries during filming of the third instalment, he made a successful recovery and returned to complete the trilogy.
O’Brien later expanded his range with acclaimed performances in Deepwater Horizon, American Assassin, Bumblebee, Love and Monsters, The Outfit, Not Okay, Ponyboi, Caddo Lake, and Saturday Night, earning praise for his versatility in both action and dramatic roles.
Awards and Nominations
- Teen Choice Awards – Choice TV Scene Stealer (Teen Wolf)
- Teen Choice Awards – Choice Movie Actor: Action (Maze Runner)
- Young Hollywood Award – Breakthrough Performance
- MTV Movie & TV Award nominee
- Multiple People’s Choice Award nominations
Social Media
- Instagram: @dylanobrienis
- Facebook: Dylan O’Brien
Personal Life
Dylan O’Brien, 34, has never been married. He was previously in a long-term relationship with actress Britt Robertson from 2011 to 2018.
He has also been linked to Chloë Grace Moretz, Sarah Ramos, and model Rachael Lange, with whom he has reportedly been in a relationship since 2023.
Dylan does not have any children. Away from acting, he enjoys music, baseball, filmmaking, and spending time with family and close friends.
Net Worth
Dylan O’Brien has an estimated net worth of $7 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from his successful acting career in television and film, along with earnings from producing projects, endorsements, public appearances, and other entertainment ventures.
Filmography
- High Road
- The Internship
- The Maze Runner
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
- American Assassin
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure
- Bumblebee
- Love and Monsters
- Infinite
- Caddo Lake
- Saturday Night
- Send Help
Television
- Teen Wolf
- Weird City
- Amazing Stories
- Curb Your Enthusiasm