Dylan Everett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dylan Phillip Everett (1995-01-24)January 24, 1995 (age 31) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–2022 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Service years | 2022-present |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry |
Dylan Phillip Everett (born January 24, 1995) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his roles inHow To Be Indie (2009–2011),Wingin' It (2010–2013),Degrassi (2012–2013), andOpen Heart (2015).
In 2022, he retired from acting and joined theCanadian Army. He currently serves with thePrincess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.[citation needed]
Everett began his acting career with a recurring role as Streeter in two episodes of the Canadian children's seriesThe Doodlebops. He appeared in the filmsThe Devil's Mercy,Booky and the Secret Santa,Everything Is Connected,Breakfast with Scot, andFor All the Marbles. He also made a guest appearance inThe Dresden Files as Scott Sharpe.
In 2009, he was cast as Marlon Parks inYTV'sHow to Be Indie, and in 2010, he played the lead role in theFamily Channel seriesWingin' It.[citation needed] He reprised his role as Marlon Parks for a second season ofHow to Be Indie, which premiered in fall 2010, and also appeared in the second and third seasons ofWingin' It.
In February 2012, Everett joinedDegrassi: The Next Generation asCampbell Saunders, a young hockey player struggling with anxiety and major depressive disorder.[citation needed] His portrayal of mental health challenges, including the character's eventual suicide, received praise from audiences and marked the first time a major character in the franchise experienced this storyline.[1]
The same year, he appeared in theDisney Channel Original MovieFrenemies as Lance Lancaster, earning aYoung Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special, or Pilot for a Leading Young Actor.[2]
From 2013 to 2015, Everett appeared in three episodes ofSupernatural as a teenageDean Winchester.[3] In 2014, he portrayedMark-Paul Gosselaar inLifetime'sThe Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story.[4]
In 2016, he starred in the filmUndercover Grandpa, winning Best Child Actor at the International Family Film Festival.[5]
In 2019, he portrayed Ray Allen inRichard Bell's period dramaBrotherhood.[6]
In 2020, he appeared as Sam Sobiech, the older brother of Zach Sobiech, in theDisney+ biographical musical dramaClouds.[7]
In 2017, Everett and his company, Shenanigans Media, were put under review by theCanadian Revenue Agency. The agency disallowed various expenses, totaling aboutCA$20,000, that were claimed for wardrobe, hair, and make-up, research and development expenses, and various business expenses.[8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Breakfast with Scot | Ryan Burlington | |
| 2008 | The Devil's Mercy | Calvin | |
| Coopers' Camera | Teddy Cooper | ||
| 2012 | Frenemies | Lance Lancaster | |
| 2014 | Skating to New York | Boney Labue | |
| 2015 | Dumb Luck | Brandon | Short film; executive producer |
| No Stranger Than Love | Alex | ||
| 2016 | Undercover Grandpa | Jake Bouchard | |
| 2018 | Seven in Heaven | Kent | |
| 2019 | Brotherhood | Ray Allen | |
| All About Who You Know | Cole | ||
| 2020 | Clouds | Sam |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | The Doodlebops | Streeter / Kid | 4 episodes |
| 2007 | The Dresden Files | Scott Sharpe | Episode: "Birds of a Feather" |
| The Latest Buzz | Big Ben | Episode: "The Cover Boy Issue" | |
| Booky and the Secret Santa | Arthur Thomson | Television movie | |
| 2007–2011 | Super Why! | Wolfy | 7 episodes, voice role |
| 2008 | Testees | Little Boy | Episode: "Mr. Pain and Danger Lad" |
| 2008–2009 | Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist | Snap | 2 episodes, voice role |
| 2009 | Booky's Crush | Arthur Thomson | Television movie |
| 2009–2011 | How to Be Indie | Marlon Parks | Lead Role |
| 2010–2012 | Wingin' It | Carl Montclaire | Lead Role |
| 2012–2013 | Degrassi | Campbell Saunders | Main role (Season 12)[9] |
| 2012 | Frenemies | Lance Lancaster | Television movie |
| Life with Boys | Hunter | Episode: "Do You Wanna Dance With Boys" | |
| Flashpoint | Dylan | Episode: "Lawmen" | |
| What's Up Warthogs! | Randy | Episode: "East Meets West" | |
| 2013–2015 | Supernatural | TeenageDean Winchester | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Seed | Lewis | Episode: “Drool Me Once” |
| The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story | Mark-Paul Gosselaar | Television movie | |
| Rookie Blue | Seth | Episode: “Exit Strategy” | |
| 2015 | Open Heart | Teddy Ralston | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Annedroids | Dylan Turing | 2 episodes |
| 2017-2019 | Pure | Isaac Funk | Recurring role |
| 2018 | Insomnia | Andy | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Nurses | Brad | 2 episodes |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Television Series – Guest Starring Young Actor | The Dresden Files | Nominated | [10] |
| 2009 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | The Devil's Mercy | Nominated | [11] | |
| Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | Booky's Crush | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | Wingin' It | Nominated | [13] |
| 2012 | Best Performance in a TV Series — Leading Young Actor | Won | [14] | ||
| 2013 | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot - Leading Young Actor | Frenemies | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
| Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Degrassi | Nominated | [15] | |
| 2014 | Won | [15] | |||
| Wingin' It | Nominated | [15] | |||
| Joey Awards | Young Actor (10-19) or Younger in a Made for Television/Straight to Video Feature - Leading Role | The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
| 2016 | International Family Film Festival | Best Child Actor | Undercover Grandpa | Won | [citation needed] |