Dylan Everett
Dylan Everett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dylan Phillip Everett January 24, 1995 |
| 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 soldier and former actor. He is best known for his roles in How To Be Indie (2009–2011), Wingin' It (2010–2013), Degrassi (2012–2013), and Open Heart (2015).
In 2022, he retired from acting and joined the Canadian Army. He currently serves with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
Career
Everett began his acting career with a recurring role as Streeter in two episodes of the Canadian children's series The Doodlebops. He appeared in the films The Devil's Mercy, Booky and the Secret Santa, Everything Is Connected, Breakfast with Scot, and For All the Marbles. He also made a guest appearance in The Dresden Files as Scott Sharpe.
In 2009, he was cast as Marlon Parks in YTV's How to Be Indie, and in 2010, he played the lead role in the Family Channel series Wingin' It. He reprised his role as Marlon Parks for a second season of How to Be Indie, which premiered in fall 2010, and also appeared in the second and third seasons of Wingin' It.
In February 2012, Everett joined Degrassi: The Next Generation as Campbell Saunders, a young hockey player struggling with anxiety and major depressive disorder. 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 the Disney Channel Original Movie Frenemies as Lance Lancaster, earning a Young 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 of Supernatural as a teenage Dean Winchester.[3] In 2014, he portrayed Mark-Paul Gosselaar in Lifetime's The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story.[4]
In 2016, he starred in the film Undercover Grandpa, winning Best Child Actor at the International Family Film Festival.[5]
In 2019, he portrayed Ray Allen in Richard Bell's period drama Brotherhood.[6]
In 2020, he appeared as Sam Sobiech, the older brother of Zach Sobiech, in the Disney+ biographical musical drama Clouds.[7]
Personal life
In 2017, Everett and his company, Shenanigans Media, were put under review by the Canadian Revenue Agency. The agency disallowed various expenses, totaling about CA$20,000, that were claimed for wardrobe, hair, and make-up, research and development expenses, and various business expenses.[8]
Filmography
Film
| 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 |
Television
| 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 | Teenage Dean 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 |
Awards
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2016 | International Family Film Festival | Best Child Actor | Undercover Grandpa | Won |
References
- ^ Reilly, Kaitlin. "A 'Degrassi' Actress Isn't Okay With How '13 Reasons Why' Depicted Suicide". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Daisy, Kelli. "My Chat With A Family Channel Star". YMC. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Koerner, Allyson (2015-02-03). "Who Is Young Dean On 'Supernatural'? Dylan Everett Has Quite A Bit In Common With Dean Winchester". Bustle. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Radish, Christina (2014-08-30). "Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Interview: Dylan Everett Talks Playing Mark-Paul Gosselaar". Collider. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Scheck, Frank (2017-07-11). "'Undercover Grandpa': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2017-09-29). "'Revenant' Actor Brendan Fletcher, Brendan Fehr Join Indie 'Brotherhood'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Billington, Alex (2020-10-13). "Second Trailer for Disney Inspirational Movie 'Clouds' with Fin Argus | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Golombek, Jamie (5 Oct 2017). "Tax man steals the scene in showdown with Degrassi actor". Financial Post. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Byrne, Craig (June 28, 2012). "Degrassi Season 12 Image Gallery: Meet The New Students!". KSiteTV. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ^ "29th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". Young Artist Awards. 2008. Archived from the original on July 6, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
- ^ "30th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". Young Artist Awards. 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
- ^ "24th Annual Gemini Awards - Full List of Nominations & Winners" (PDF). Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. November 14, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
- ^ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". Young Artist Awards. 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". Young Artist Awards. 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- ^ a b c "2013 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS: Television / Digital Media Nominations" (PDF). Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 23, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.