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Dylan Minnette

Dylan Christopher Minnette (born December 29, 1996)[1] is an American actor and musician. He is known for his role as Clay Jensen in the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why. He has made guest appearances in several television series, such as Lost, Awake, Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, Prison Break, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He is also the co-lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and bassist for the American alternative rock band Wallows.

Dylan Minnette
Minnette in 2018
Born
Dylan Christopher Minnette

(1996-12-29) December 29, 1996 (age 27)
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
  • singer
Years active2005–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboard
  • bass guitar
Labels
Member ofWallows

In films, Minnette has appeared in the thriller film Prisoners (2013), the family comedy film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014), and the horror films Let Me In (2010), Goosebumps (2015), Don't Breathe (2016), The Open House (2018) and Scream (2022).

Early life

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Minnette was born in Evansville, Indiana, the only child of Robyn and Craig Minnette.[2][3][4]

Career

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Acting

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Minnette at the premiere of Let Me In in 2010

Minnette's first role was a single episode of Drake & Josh. He later appeared in the NBC original film The Year Without a Santa Claus, as an unnamed character in Fred Claus, as Todd Lyons in the film The Clique, and as Noah Framm in Snow Buddies. Notable television roles of Minnette's include the young version of the character Michael Scofield on Prison Break and character Clay Norman on Saving Grace. He played a bully named Kenny in Let Me In, released in October 2010.

He also played a role as Jerry Grant Jr. on ABC's Scandal as the son of the president of the United States. Minnette has also appeared in several commercials and in four episodes of Lost as Jack's son in the sideways timeline.[5] Minnette appeared in "The Crow & the Butterfly" video from the rock group Shinedown.

In 2014, Minnette appeared in the comedy film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day as Anthony Cooper, first child of the Cooper children and the elder brother of the titular character. The film is based on Judith Viorst’s 1972 children's book of the same name.[6] In the following year, Minnette co-starred in the film Goosebumps, based on the R. L. Stine's children's horror book series of the same name. The film was a commercial success and garnered generally positive reviews from critics, grossing over $158 million.[7][8]

In 2016, Minnette starred in the horror film Don't Breathe which was directed by Fede Álvarez.[9] A sleeper hit, Don't Breathe received critical acclaim[10] and grossed over $156 million.[11]

 
Minnette in 2018

From 2017, Minnette began starring in the Netflix teen drama television series 13 Reasons Why, an adaptation of the 2007 novel of the same name, as Clay Jensen.[12][13] His portrayal won him critical praise; The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Minnette is so dedicated to playing despondent that the relief and pleasure in brief scenes of flirty banter between Hannah and Clay is palpable".[14] He was in the show for four seasons until it ended in 2020.[15] He also starred in the Netflix film The Open House, which premiered in January 2018.[16]

In September 2020, Minnette was cast as Wes Hicks in the fifth Scream film, which was directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.[17] The film was released on January 14, 2022.[18][19]

On August 3, 2021, it was announced that Minnette had been cast as Tyler Shultz, the grandson of George Shultz in the Hulu's limited series The Dropout.[20][21]

In May 2024, during an interview with Zach Sang, Minnette revealed that he took a break from acting to focus more on music. He stated acting was "starting to feel like just a job"; however, he admitted that he had found inspiration for acting again, saying, "I do feel like I have something to give, and that's probably acting".[22][23]

Music

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Minnette is the singer, rhythm guitarist, and bassist in the band Wallows, with Cole Preston (drums) and Braeden Lemasters (singer, guitar).[24] Before 2017, they were known as the Feaver and later the Narwhals. They performed at Summer Meltdown, a concert for autism awareness in 2010[25] and won a battle of the bands contest the same year, sponsored by 98.7 FM.[26] They played at Vans Warped Tour 2011[27] and have since performed at many Los Angeles venues including the Roxy Theatre and Whisky a Go Go.[28] Their song "Bleeding Man" was used in the promo for season 2 of R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.

Throughout 2017, they released four singles on Apple Music and Spotify: "Pleaser", "Sun Tan", "Uncomfortable" and "Pulling Leaves Off Trees".[29][30] In 2018, they released their debut EP Spring, including singles "Pictures of Girls" and "These Days".[31] They performed "Pictures of Girls" on The Late Late Show with James Corden on May 8, 2018.[32] Their debut album, Nothing Happens, was released in March 2019.[33] In 2020, they released their second EP Remote, including singles "Nobody Gets Me (Like You)" and "Virtual Aerobics".[34]

Minnette performed with Wallows at Coachella 2022 which was headlined by Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and The Weeknd x Swedish House Mafia.[35]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Game of Life Billy Direct-to-video film
Fred Claus Orphanage kid
2008 Snow Buddies Noah Framm Direct-to-video film
The Clique Todd Lyons Direct-to-video film
2010 Let Me In Kenny
2013 Labor Day 16-year-old Henry Wheeler
Prisoners Ralph Dover
2014 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Anthony Cooper
2015 Goosebumps Zach Cooper
2016 Don't Breathe Alex
2017 The Disaster Artist Guy on cell phone Deleted scene[36][37]
2018 The Open House Logan Wallace
2022 Scream Wes Hicks

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Drake & Josh Jeffrey Episode: "The Demonator"
Two and a Half Men Young Charlie Harper Episode: "I Always Wanted a Shaved Monkey"
2005–2006 Prison Break Young Michael Scofield Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
2006 Mad TV Billy Season 11, episode 18
The Year Without a Santa Claus Iggy Thistlewhite Television film
2007 Grey's Anatomy Ryan (boy with no ears) Episode: "Haunt You Every Day"
2007–2010 Saving Grace Clay Norman Main role
2008 Ghost Whisperer Pierce Wilkins Episode: "Stranglehold"
Rules of Engagement Nicky Episode: "Buyer's Remorse"
The Mentalist Frankie O'Keefe Episode: "Red Hair and Silver Tape"
2009 Supernatural Danny Carter Episode: "Family Remains"
2010 Lost David Shephard 4 episodes
Medium Cameron Episode: "The Match Game"
2010–2011 Men of a Certain Age Reed 4 episodes
2011 Lie to Me Noah Episode: "Rebound"
Against the Wall Ryan Spencer Episode: "Obsessed and Unwanted"
The Haunting Hour: The Series Corey Episode: "Brush with Madness"
2012 Awake Rex Britten Main role
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Luca Gabardelli Episode: "Learning Curve"
Major Crimes Avi Strauss Episode: "The Ecstasy and the Agony"
2013 Nikita Stefan Tasarov Episode: "Reunion"
Save Me Ben Tompkins Episode: "The Book of Beth"
The Haunting Hour: The Series Chad Episode: "Funhouse"
2014 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Donnie Gill Episodes: "Seeds", "Making Friends and Influencing People"
Scandal Fitzgerald "Jerry" Jr. Recurring role (seasons 3–4)
2017–2020 13 Reasons Why Clay Jensen Main role
2018, 2019 The Late Late Show with James Corden Himself Performing alongside his band Wallows
2019 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Himself Performing alongside his band Wallows
2020 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Himself Performing alongside his band Wallows
2022 The Dropout Tyler Shultz Miniseries

Discography

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See also: Wallows discography

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2008 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Actor Age Ten or Younger Saving Grace Won [38]
2009 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor The Mentalist Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor Saving Grace Nominated
2011 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor Let Me In Nominated [39]
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast Let Me In Nominated [39]
Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 14–17 Medium Won [39]
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor Lost Nominated [39]
2013 National Board of Review Awards Best Acting by an Ensemble Prisoners Won
2015 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Nominated

References

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  4. ^ "Who Plays Clay in 13 Reasons Why? Get to Know Dylan Minnette!". Lifeandstylemag.com. April 14, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
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  6. ^ "Full Cast Revealed for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day". ComingSoon.net. August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  7. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 14, 2014). "Dylan Minnette To Star Opposite Jack Black In Sony's 'Goosebumps'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 14, 2014). "Dylan Minnette to Co-Star With Jack Black in 'Goosebumps'". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  9. ^ Ford, Rebecca (May 22, 2015). "Prisoners Actor Dylan Minnette Joins Fede Alvarez's Horror Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
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  11. ^ "Don't Breathe (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on January 31, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
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  37. ^ Minnette, Dylan [@dylanminnette] (December 12, 2017). "lol yes it did. my major character arc as Guy On Cell Phone sadly did not see the light of day. was so fun though and loved the movie so much" (Tweet). Retrieved July 1, 2018 – via Twitter.
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