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).
Dylan Everett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dylan Phillip Everett January 24, 1995 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–2022 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 2022-present |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry |
In 2022, he retired from acting and joined the Canadian Army. He currently serves with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.[citation needed]
Career
editEverett 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,[1] and in 2010 the lead character in the Family Channel series Wingin' It.[2][3] 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.[citation needed] Everett also filmed a second and third season with Wingin' It.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5][6][7]
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.[8][9]
From 2013 to 2015, he appeared in three episodes of Supernatural as a teenage Dean Winchester.[10] In 2014, he played the role of Mark-Paul Gosselaar in Lifetime TV's The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story.[11]
In 2016, he starred in the film Undercover Grandpa, earning him a Best Child Actor win at the International Family Film Festival.[12][13]
In 2019, Everett portrayed Ray Allen in Richard Bell's period drama Brotherhood with Brendan Fletcher and Brendan Fehr.[14] In 2020, he appeared as Sam Sobiech, older brother of Zach Sobiech (Fin Argus), in the Disney+ biographical musical drama Clouds.[15]
Personal life
editIn 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.[16]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Breakfast with Scot | Ryan Burlington | |
| 2008 | The Devil's Mercy | Calvin | |
| Coopers' Camera | Teddy Cooper | ||
| 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
edit| 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)[17] |
| 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 | 2 episodes |
| 2017-2019 | Pure | Isaac Funk | Recurring role |
| 2018 | Insomnia | Andy | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Nurses | Brad | 2 episodes |
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Television Series – Guest Starring Young Actor | The Dresden Files | Nominated | [18] |
| 2009 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | The Devil's Mercy | Nominated | [19] | |
| Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | Booky's Crush | Nominated | [20] | |
| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | Wingin' It | Nominated | [21] |
| 2012 | Best Performance in a TV Series — Leading Young Actor | Won | [22] | ||
| 2013 | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot - Leading Young Actor | Frenemies | Nominated | [9] | |
| Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Degrassi | Nominated | [23] | |
| 2014 | Won | [23] | |||
| Wingin' It | Nominated | [23] | |||
| 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 | [24] | |
| 2016 | International Family Film Festival | Best Child Actor | Undercover Grandpa | Won | [13] |
References
edit- ^ "How To Be Indie Official Site". YTV.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
- ^ "Wingin' It Premieres March 19 On Family Channel". TV-EH.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
- ^ a b "Family Channel fall 2010 schedule includes Connor Undercover and Wingin' It". Retrieved July 30, 2010.
- ^ Epitome Pictures (February 22, 2013). "The Inside Look: Bitter Sweet Symphony". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- ^ Reilly, Kaitlin. "A 'Degrassi' Actress Isn't Okay With How '13 Reasons Why' Depicted Suicide". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Meet the Cast of the Lifetime 'Saved by the Bell' Movie". ABC News. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "The 10 Most Devastating Degrassi Plots". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Daisy, Kelli. "My Chat With A Family Channel Star". YMC. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ a b "Young Artist Awards (2013)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "International Family Film Festival (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Joey Awards, Vancouver (2014)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-22.