Dylan Everett
{{short description|Canadian actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dylan Everett
| birth_name = Dylan Phillip Everett
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|1|24}}
| birth_place = Waterdown (Hamilton), Ontario, Canada
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2005–2022
|module = {{Infobox military person |embed=yes
| allegiance = Canada
| branch = Canadian Army
| serviceyears = 2022-present
| rank = Private
| unit = {{lang|fr|i=unset|Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry}}}}
}}
Dylan Phillip Everett (born January 24, 1995) is a Canadian 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.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
Career
Everett played Streeter in the Canadian children's series The Doodlebops for two episodes. He then played roles in the movies The Devil's Mercy, Booky & the Secret Santa, Everything Is Connected, Breakfast with Scot, For All the Marbles, and made a guest appearance in The Dresden Files as Scott Sharpe.
He then appeared in other roles, until his 2009 How To Be Indie casting as Marlon Parks,{{cite web |url=http://howtobeindie.ytv.com/index2.php |title=How To Be Indie Official Site |publisher=YTV.com |access-date=July 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100414005344/http://howtobeindie.ytv.com/index2.php |archive-date=April 14, 2010 }} and in 2010 the lead character in the Family Channel series Wingin' It.{{cite web |url=http://www.tv-eh.com/2010/03/02/wingin-it-premieres-march-19-on-family-channel/|title=Wingin' It Premieres March 19 On Family Channel |publisher=TV-EH.com |access-date=July 30, 2010}}{{cite web |url=http://www.tv-eh.com/2010/07/29/family-channel-fall-2010-schedule-includes-connor-undercover-and-wingin-it/|title=Family Channel fall 2010 schedule includes Connor Undercover and Wingin' It |access-date=July 30, 2010}} He reprised his character as Marlon Parks to film a second series of YTV's How To Be Indie, which premiered in Canada, in fall 2010.{{cn|date=September 2023}} Everett also filmed a second and third season with Wingin' It.
In February 2012, he was cast as Campbell Saunders, a young hockey star struggling with anxiety and major depressive disorder in Degrassi: The Next Generation.{{cite web|title=The Inside Look: Bitter Sweet Symphony|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ19OfIUPTs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/oZ19OfIUPTs |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|publisher=YouTube|access-date=February 23, 2013|author=Epitome Pictures|date=February 22, 2013}}{{cbignore}} Everett received praise by audiences for his portrayal of mental health issues, as well as the character's eventual suicide plot line - also becoming the first major character in the franchise to do so.{{Cite web |last=Reilly |first=Kaitlin |title=A 'Degrassi' Actress Isn't Okay With How '13 Reasons Why' Depicted Suicide |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/04/151832/aislinn-paul-degrassi-13-reasons-why-suicide-harmful |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=20 June 2014 |title=Meet the Cast of the Lifetime 'Saved by the Bell' Movie |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/meet-cast-lifetime-saved-bell-movie/story?id=24221827 |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=ABC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=The 10 Most Devastating Degrassi Plots |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/degrassi/the-10-most-devastating-degrassi-plots |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Paste Magazine |language=en-US}}
The same year, he appeared in the Disney Channel Original movie Frenemies as Lance Lancaster. The role earned him a nomination at the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot - Leading Young Actor.{{Cite web |last=Daisy |first=Kelli |title=My Chat With A Family Channel Star |url=https://www.yummymummyclub.ca/blogs/kelli-daisy-scene-and-heard/my-chat-with-a-family-channel-star |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=YMC |language=en}}
From 2013 to 2015, he appeared in three episodes of Supernatural as a teenage Dean Winchester.{{Cite web |last=Koerner |first=Allyson |date=2015-02-03 |title=Who Is Young Dean On 'Supernatural'? Dylan Everett Has Quite A Bit In Common With Dean Winchester |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/61857-who-is-young-dean-on-supernatural-dylan-everett-has-quite-a-bit-in-common-with-dean |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Bustle |language=en}} In 2014, he played the role of Mark-Paul Gosselaar in Lifetime TV's The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story.{{Cite web |last=Radish |first=Christina |date=2014-08-30 |title=Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Interview: Dylan Everett Talks Playing Mark-Paul Gosselaar |url=https://collider.com/dylan-everett-unauthorized-saved-by-the-bell-interview/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Collider |language=en}}
In 2016, he starred in the film Undercover Grandpa, earning him a Best Child Actor win at the International Family Film Festival.{{Cite web |last=Scheck |first=Frank |date=2017-07-11 |title=‘Undercover Grandpa’: Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/undercover-grandpa-1020031/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}
In 2019, Everett portrayed Ray Allen in Richard Bell's period drama Brotherhood with Brendan Fletcher and Brendan Fehr.{{Cite web |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=2017-09-29 |title=‘Revenant’ Actor Brendan Fletcher, Brendan Fehr Join Indie ‘Brotherhood’ |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/revenant-actor-brendan-fletcher-brendan-fehr-join-indie-brotherhood-1044378/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}} In 2020, he appeared as Sam Sobiech, older brother of Zach Sobiech (Fin Argus), in the Disney+ biographical musical drama Clouds.{{Cite web |last=Billington |first=Alex |date=2020-10-13 |title=Second Trailer for Disney Inspirational Movie 'Clouds' with Fin Argus {{!}} FirstShowing.net |url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2020/second-trailer-for-disney-inspirational-movie-clouds-with-fin-argus/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=www.firstshowing.net |language=en-US}}
Personal life
In 2017, Everett and his company, Shenanigans Media, were put under review by the Canadian Revenue Agency. The agency disallowed various expenses, totalling about 20,000 CAD, that were claimed for wardrobe, hair, and make-up, research and development expenses, and various business expenses.{{Cite web |last=Golombek |first=Jamie |date=5 Oct 2017 |title=Tax man steals the scene in showdown with Degrassi actor |url=https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/tax-man-steals-the-scene-in-showdown-with-degrassi-actor |access-date=22 March 2024 |website=Financial Post}}
Filmography
= Film =
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Title !Role !class="unsortable" | Notes |
| 2007
|Ryan Burlington | |
| rowspan="2" |2008
|data-sort-value="Devil's Mercy, The" | The Devil's Mercy |Calvin | |
| Coopers' Camera
|Teddy Cooper | |
| 2014
|Skating to New York |Boney Labue | |
| rowspan="2" |2015
|Dumb Luck |Brandon |Short film; executive producer |
| No Stranger Than Love
|Alex | |
| 2016
|Jake Bouchard | |
| 2018
|Kent | |
| rowspan="2" |2019
|Ray Allen | |
| All About Who You Know
|Cole | |
| 2020
|Sam | |
= Television =
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Title | Role | class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | data-sort-value="Doodlebops, The" | The Doodlebops | Streeter / Kid | 4 episodes |
| rowspan="3" |2007
| data-sort-value="Dresden Files, The" | The Dresden Files | Scott Sharpe | Episode: "Birds of a Feather" | |
| data-sort-value="Latest Buzz, The" | 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){{cite web |last=Byrne |first=Craig |date=June 28, 2012 |title=Degrassi Season 12 Image Gallery: Meet The New Students! |url=http://www.ksitetv.com/degrassi/degrassi-season-12-image-gallery-meet-the-new-students/15018 |access-date=June 28, 2012 |publisher=KSiteTV}} |
| rowspan="4" | 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 |
| rowspan="3" |2014
| Seed | Lewis | Episode: “Drool Me Once” | |
| data-sort-value="Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story, The" | 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
|Brad |2 episodes |
Awards
| class="wikitable" |
| "
!align="left"|Year ! style="text-align:center;"|Award ! style="text-align:center;"|Category ! style="text-align:center;"|Work ! style="text-align:center;"|Result !Ref. |
| 2008
|rowspan=2|Young Artist Award |Best Performance in a Television Series – Guest Starring Young Actor |{{nom}} |
| rowspan=2|2009
|Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor |{{nom}} |
| Gemini Award
|Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series |{{nom}} |
| 2011
| rowspan="3" |Young Artist Award |Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | rowspan=2 | Wingin' It |{{nom}} |
| 2012
|Best Performance in a TV Series — Leading Young Actor | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" |2013
|Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot - Leading Young Actor |{{Nominated}} |
| rowspan="3" |Canadian Screen Awards
| rowspan="3" |Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | rowspan="2" |Degrassi |{{nom}} |
| rowspan="3" |2014
|{{won}} |
| Wingin' It
|{{nom}} |
| 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 |{{Won}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|2257755}}
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Category:21st-century Canadian male actors
Category:Canadian male child actors
Category:Canadian male television actors
Category:Canadian Screen Award winning actors
Category:Male actors from Hamilton, Ontario
Category:Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry soldiers