Peyton Meyer is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Lucas Friar in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017), a sequel to Boy Meets World, where he portrayed the charming, principled love interest, earning him teen idol status and popularity among young audiences.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Peyton Graham Meyer
- Stage Name: Peyton Meyer
- Born: November 24, 1998
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.74 m
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Robert Meyer and Elizabeth Meyer
- Siblings: Dillon Meyer, Cole Meyer
- Spouse: Taela LaCour (m. 2021; sep. 2024)
- Children: Ziggy Meyer (son, b. 2022)
- Relationship: Separated
- Net Worth: $4 million USD
Early Life and Education
Peyton Graham Meyer was born on November 24, 1998, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He was raised by his parents, Robert Meyer and Elizabeth Meyer, in a supportive environment where his mother assisted with auditions and driving to opportunities.
He grew up with two older brothers, Dillon Meyer and Cole Meyer, and was raised in a Christian household. He developed an interest in acting around age 10, initially playing shortstop on a travel baseball team before shifting focus to performance.
Specific higher education details are limited publicly, as he pursued acting professionally from his teens, starting with auditions and small roles rather than traditional university studies.
Career
Peyton Meyer began acting with guest spots and commercials, debuting on Disney XD’s Dog with a Blog in 2012 and recurring as Wes Manning (2013–2014).
His major breakthrough came in 2014 as Lucas Friar in Girl Meets World on Disney Channel, appearing in all 72 episodes until 2017 and becoming a fan favorite for his chemistry with co-stars.
He starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting (2016) as James. Post-Disney, he appeared in He’s All That (2021) on Netflix, Prom Pact (2023) on Disney+, and took on the role of Doug Williams III on the soap opera Days of Our Lives (2024–2025).
He has also guest-starred in American Housewife and pursued more mature projects in film and television. Recognized for his boy-next-door appeal, strong screen presence, and transition from teen roles to adult-oriented work, he continues building his career with ongoing appearances and potential future series.
Social Media
- Instagram: @peytonmeyer
- X(Twitter): @peytonmeyer9
Personal Life
Peyton Meyer, 28, was married to musician Taela LaCour (legally Taylor Mae LaCour) from October 11, 2021, until their separation in 2024; they welcomed a son, Ziggy Meyer, in March 2022, and Peyton is also stepfather to Taela’s son from a previous relationship.
No current spouse or partner is publicly confirmed post-separation. He was previously in a relationship with actress Sabrina Carpenter from 2015 to 2017, which began during their work on Girl Meets World.
He maintains a private personal life, focusing on co-parenting, career, fitness, and family bonds while keeping romantic details low-profile.
Net Worth
Peyton Meyer’s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting salaries and residuals from his starring role in Girl Meets World across all seasons, along with earnings from Disney Channel Original Movies like Adventures in Babysitting.
Filmography
- Dog with a Blog
- Girl Meet World
- Gibby
- Versus
- American Housewife
- He’s All That
- Days of Our Lives