Dylan Efron
Dylan Efron | |
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| Born | Nicholas Dylan Harrison Efron[1] February 6, 1992 |
| Other names | Nicholas Efron Nick Efron |
| Education | California Polytechnic State University |
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| Relatives | Zac Efron (brother) |
Nicholas Dylan Harrison Efron (born February 6, 1992) is an American television personality and production coordinator. He is the younger brother of actor Zac Efron.
Early life
[edit]Efron is from San Luis Obispo, California. He was named after singer Bob Dylan. In addition to his older brother Zac, he has a younger sister and brother.[1] He attended the California Polytechnic State University and graduated in 2013, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in economics.[2]
Career
[edit]Efron is a social media influencer on Instagram. As a production coordinator, he has worked on films such as Ready Player One, The Accountant, Live by Night, and American Sniper. He served as a producer of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning Down to Earth with Zac Efron, a travel documentary starring his brother.
Efron's brother Zac announced the creation of a YouTube channel in March 2019.[3] The video sharing platform hosts two weekly series.[4] "Off the Grid" follows Zac and Dylan as they participate in outdoor activities and trips without electronic devices—with the exception of a video camera in order to document their experiences.[5]
On June 5, 2024, it was announced that Efron would be a contestant on Peacock's third season of The Traitors.[6] The season premiered in January 2025. Dylan, along with Lord Ivar Mountbatten, Dolores Catania, and Gabby Windey were declared winners as Faithfuls.[7]
On September 3, 2025, Efron was announced as a celebrity participant for season 34 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Efron is partnered with professional dancer Daniella Karagach for the competition.[8][9]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Traitors | Contestant | Winner; season 3 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Himself | Guest; 1 episode | |
| Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Himself | Guest; 1 episode | |
| The Kelly Clarkson Show | Himself | Guest; 1 episode | |
| Dancing with the Stars | Contestant | Season 34 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bonner, Mehera (March 10, 2025). "Need to Know Facts About 'The Traitors' Star Dylan Efron (Like, How He Wrote a Lifetime Movie)". Cosmopolitan.
- ^ "All About Zac Efron's Younger Brother, Dylan Efron". People. 14 January 2025. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023.
- ^ @ZacEfron (March 30, 2019). "My new @YouTube channel is live! Come join me at 9:00am PST – I'll be answering questions until the first video, "Off the Grid" drops" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 7 March 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Holmes, Helen (April 1, 2019). "Why Zac Efron's New YouTube Channel Is Pissing Off Some of Its Users". Observer. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Weaver, Hilary (March 30, 2019). "Zac Efron Goes "Off the Grid" in First YouTube Video". Elle. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ "Dylan Efron Is a Major Player in The Traitors Season 3—and His Brother Zac Thinks He Could Win". Men's Health. 14 January 2025. Archived from the original on 15 January 2025.
- ^ Huff, Matthew (6 March 2025). "And 'The Traitors' Season 3 Winner Is..." Parade. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ "Dylan Efron Says His Mom's 'Dream' Was for Brother Zac Efron to Compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ Good Morning America (2025-09-03). 'Dancing with the Stars' unveils season 34 cast. Retrieved 2025-09-09 – via YouTube.
External links
[edit]- Dylan Efron at IMDb