Dylan was named for the poet Thomas. His list of favorites include
science and the color orange. He also enjoys video games and all types
of sports including motorcross, snowboarding and surfing. He was born
in Arezzo, Italy, 15 minutes before Cole, and currently resides in Los
Angeles.
Dylan Sprouse is one of Hollywood's most talented young actors.
He currently stars as the mischievous Zack Martin in Disney Channel's
sitcom "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody." Dylan stars alongside his
identical twin brother, Cole Sprouse, for the first time in a separate
role.
On the big screen, Dylan and brother Cole made their acting debut in Dennis
Dugan's "Big Daddy" opposite Adam Sandler. Dylan and Cole's memorable
performance as the child Sandler's character adopts to impress his
girlfriend helped the film debut at number one opening weekend. "Big
Daddy" went on to gross more than $235 million worldwide. Dylan also
starred in Rand Ravich's "The Astronaut's Wife" opposite Johnny Depp and
Charlize Theron, Perry Andelin Blake's "Master of Disguise" and Seth
Kearsley's "Eight Crazy Nights."
On television, Dylan and Cole established themselves on the critically
acclaimed ABC comedy series "Grace Under Fire" as Brett Butler's
youngest child, Patrick Kelly from 1993-1998. Dylan and Cole then went
on to star on NBC's hit series "Friends" as David Schwimmer's son Ben
Geller from 2000-2002.
Recently, Dylan and Cole partnered with Dualstar Entertainment Group to
launch the Sprouse Bros. brand aimed to be the quintessential lifestyle
brand for boys and young men.