Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Sprouse: From Child Star to Multifaceted Entrepreneur

Early Life and Background

Dylan Thomas Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, to American parents Matthew Sprouse and Melanie Wright, who were teaching English in Italy at the time. He is the elder twin brother of Cole Sprouse by 15 minutes. At four months old, the family relocated to Long Beach, California, where Dylan and Cole were raised. Dylan was named after the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas .

Acting Career

Dylan's acting career commenced at the tender age of eight months when he and Cole shared the role of Patrick Kelly on the ABC series "Grace Under Fire" (1993–1998). Their breakout film role came in 1999, portraying Julian in "Big Daddy" alongside Adam Sandler. The twins continued to act together in various projects, including "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" (2005–2008) and its spin-off "The Suite Life on Deck" (2008–2011), where Dylan played Zack Martin .

After a brief hiatus to focus on education, Dylan returned to acting with roles in films such as "Dismissed" (2017), "Banana Split" (2018), and "After We Collided" (2020). He also starred in "My Fake Boyfriend" (2022) and "Beautiful Disaster" (2023) .

Education and Personal Ventures

Post-"Suite Life," Dylan pursued higher education at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, graduating in 2015 with a degree in video game design .

In 2018, he co-founded All-Wise Meadery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, serving as the brewmaster. The meadery's name reflects Dylan's interest in Heathenry, a modern Pagan religious movement .

Additionally, Dylan is a co-founder and brand ambassador of Thor's Skyr, an American-made high-protein cultured dairy product inspired by Icelandic traditions .

Personal Life

Dylan began dating Hungarian model Barbara Palvin in 2018. The couple got engaged in September 2022 and married on July 15, 2023, in Palvin's hometown of Albertirsa, Hungary. The ceremony incorporated Hungarian traditions, including Palvin wearing a red dress after midnight, designed by Hungarian designer Mero .

Recent Activities

Dylan continues to balance his acting career with his entrepreneurial ventures. He remains active in the entertainment industry while managing his business interests in New York and beyond .