Dylan O'Brien

Dylan Rhodes O'Brien (born August 26, 1991) is an American actor. His first major role was as Stiles Stilinski in the MTV supernatural series Teen Wolf (2011–2017). He achieved further prominence for his lead role in the science fiction Maze Runner trilogy (2014–2018), which led to more film appearances. O'Brien played Deepwater Horizon explosion survivor Caleb Holloway in the disaster film Deepwater Horizon (2016), fictional counterterrorist Mitch Rapp in the action thriller American Assassin (2017), and voiced the title character in the Transformers installment Bumblebee (2018). He also played the lead role in the adventure film Love and Monsters (2020) and the horror film Caddo Lake (2024). He received critical acclaim for his lead role in the independent film Twinless (2025).

Infobox

Born

Dylan Rhodes O'Brien (1991-08-26) August 26, 1991 (age 34)New York City, U.S.

Occupation

Actor

Years active

2011–present

Tables

Key · Filmography

†	Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

· Filmography › Film

2011

Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge

Role(s)

Charlie Brown

Notes

Short film

High Road

Role(s)

Jimmy

2012

The First Time

Role(s)

Dave Hodgman

2013

The Internship

Role(s)

Stuart Twombly

2014

The Maze Runner

Role(s)

Thomas

2015

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Role(s)

Thomas

2016

Deepwater Horizon

Role(s)

Caleb Holloway

2017

American Assassin

Role(s)

Mitch Rapp

2018

Bumblebee

Role(s)

Bumblebee (voice)

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Role(s)

Thomas

2020

Flashback

Role(s)

Fredrick Fitzell

Love and Monsters

Role(s)

Joel Dawson

2021

Infinite

Role(s)

Heinrich Treadway

All Too Well: The Short Film

Role(s)

Him

Notes

Short film

2022

The Outfit

Role(s)

Richie Boyle

Not Okay

Role(s)

Colin

2023

Maximum Truth

Role(s)

Simon

2024

Ponyboi

Role(s)

Vinnie

Saturday Night

Role(s)

Dan Aykroyd

Caddo Lake

Role(s)

Paris Lang

2025

Twinless

Role(s)

Roman / Rocky

Notes

Also executive producer

Anniversary

Role(s)

Josh

2026

Send Help †

Role(s)

TBA

Notes

Post-production

TBA

Role(s)

Being Heumann †

Notes

Evan White

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2011	Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge	Charlie Brown	Short film
2011	High Road	Jimmy
2012	The First Time	Dave Hodgman
2013	The Internship	Stuart Twombly
2014	The Maze Runner	Thomas
2015	Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials	Thomas
2016	Deepwater Horizon	Caleb Holloway
2017	American Assassin	Mitch Rapp
2018	Bumblebee	Bumblebee (voice)
2018	Maze Runner: The Death Cure	Thomas
2020	Flashback	Fredrick Fitzell
2020	Love and Monsters	Joel Dawson
2021	Infinite	Heinrich Treadway
2021	All Too Well: The Short Film	Him	Short film
2022	The Outfit	Richie Boyle
2022	Not Okay	Colin
2023	Maximum Truth	Simon
2024	Ponyboi	Vinnie
	Saturday Night	Dan Aykroyd
	Caddo Lake	Paris Lang
2025	Twinless	Roman / Rocky	Also executive producer
2025	Anniversary	Josh
2026	Send Help †	TBA	Post-production
TBA	Being Heumann †	Evan White	Filming

· Filmography › Television

2013

First Dates with Toby Harris

Role(s)

Peter

Notes

Web series short; episode: "Roommates"

New Girl

Role(s)

The Guy

Notes

Episode: "Virgins"

2019

Weird City

Role(s)

Stu Maxsome

Notes

Episode: "The One"

2020

Amazing Stories

Role(s)

Sam Taylor

Notes

Episode: "The Cellar"

2021

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Episode: "Angel Muffin"

2023

The Other Two

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Episode: "Cary Becomes Somewhat of a Name"

2024

Fantasmas

Role(s)

Dustin

Notes

Episode: "The Little Ones"

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2011–2017	Teen Wolf	Stiles Stilinski	Main role
2013	First Dates with Toby Harris	Peter	Web series short; episode: "Roommates"
2013	New Girl	The Guy	Episode: "Virgins"
2019	Weird City	Stu Maxsome	Episode: "The One"
2020	Amazing Stories	Sam Taylor	Episode: "The Cellar"
2021	Curb Your Enthusiasm	Himself	Episode: "Angel Muffin"
2023	The Other Two	Himself	Episode: "Cary Becomes Somewhat of a Name"
2024	Fantasmas	Dustin	Episode: "The Little Ones"

· Awards and nominations

2014

Breakthrough Actor

Role(s)

—

Notes

Won

2015

Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure

Role(s)

The Maze Runner

Notes

Nominated

Choice Movie Chemistry (shared with Thomas Brodie-Sangster)

Role(s)

The Maze Runner

Notes

Nominated

Choice TV: Scene Stealer

Role(s)

Teen Wolf

Notes

Won

2016

Choice AnTEENcipated Movie Actor

Role(s)

Deepwater Horizon

Notes

Won

Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure

Role(s)

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Notes

Won

Choice Movie Chemistry (shared with Thomas Brodie-Sangster)

Role(s)

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Notes

Won

Choice Summer TV Actor

Role(s)

Teen Wolf

Notes

Won

2017

Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor

Role(s)

Teen Wolf

Notes

Won

Choice TV Ship (shared with Holland Roden)

Role(s)

Teen Wolf

Notes

Nominated

2018

Choice Action Movie Actor

Role(s)

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Notes

Nominated

Choice Movie Ship (shared with Kaya Scodelario)

Role(s)

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Notes

Nominated

Variety & Golden Globe's Breakthrough Artist Awards

Role(s)

2024

Notes

Breakthrough Award

Young Hollywood Awards

Role(s)

2013

Notes

Best Ensemble (shared with Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Holland Roden and Tyler Hoechlin)

Award	Year	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
Giffoni Film Festival	2014	Experience Award	–	Honored
Gotham TV Awards	2025	Outstanding Performance in an Original Film	Caddo Lake	Nominated
Melty Future Awards	2015	Prix International Masculin	—	Won
MTV Movie Awards	2015	Best Hero	The Maze Runner	Won
		Best Fight (shared with Will Poulter)	The Maze Runner	Won
		Best Scared-As-S**t Performance	The Maze Runner	Nominated
		Breakthrough Performance	The Maze Runner	Won
NewNowNext Awards	2014	Best New Film Actor	The Maze Runner	Nominated
Sundance Film Festival	2025	Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting	Twinless	Won
Teen Choice Awards	2014	Choice TV Villain	Teen Wolf	Won
	2015	Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure	The Maze Runner	Nominated
		Choice Movie Chemistry (shared with Thomas Brodie-Sangster)	The Maze Runner	Nominated
		Choice TV: Scene Stealer	Teen Wolf	Won
	2016	Choice AnTEENcipated Movie Actor	Deepwater Horizon	Won
		Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure	Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials	Won
		Choice Movie Chemistry (shared with Thomas Brodie-Sangster)	Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials	Won
		Choice Summer TV Actor	Teen Wolf	Won
	2017	Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor	Teen Wolf	Won
	2017	Choice TV Ship (shared with Holland Roden)	Teen Wolf	Nominated
	2018	Choice Action Movie Actor	Maze Runner: The Death Cure	Nominated
	2018	Choice Movie Ship (shared with Kaya Scodelario)	Maze Runner: The Death Cure	Nominated
Variety & Golden Globe's Breakthrough Artist Awards	2024	Breakthrough Award	Ponyboi	Honored
Young Hollywood Awards	2013	Best Ensemble (shared with Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Holland Roden and Tyler Hoechlin)	Teen Wolf	Won
Young Hollywood Awards	2014	Breakthrough Actor	—	Won

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