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My Take
Dylan O'Brien represents a career path that barely existed a generation ago: a kid posting YouTube videos who became the anchor of both a beloved TV series and a blockbuster film franchise. What I find most telling is his rhythm — the rapid-fire, neurotic comic delivery he perfected as Stiles is a genuinely rare instrument, and it makes even his dramatic work feel alive. His return after a serious on-set injury showed real resilience too. My only frustration is that Hollywood keeps handing him generic leading-man roles when his comedy chops deserve sharper material. If the right filmmaker grabs him, his best decade is still ahead.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dylan O'Brien
- Name (Japanese)
- ディラン・オブライエン
- Reading
- でぃらん・おぶらいえん
- Born
- August 26, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / YouTuber / model / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Mira Costa High School
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV - Villain
- 2015 MTV Movie Award for Best Hero
- 2015 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight
- 2016 Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Star: Male
- 2017 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dylan O'Brien born?
Born August 26, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Dylan O'Brien from?
Dylan O'Brien is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Dylan O'Brien do?
Dylan O'Brien works as actor, YouTuber, model, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.