Dylan Minnette
Biography
Dylan Christopher Minnette is an American actor, musician, and singer born on December 29, 1996, in Evansville, Indiana. Recognized for his work in both television and film, he is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Clay Jensen in the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why. Beyond his acting career, Minnette is a musician who serves as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the American alternative rock band Wallows. With a career spanning numerous projects, he has established himself as a versatile performer in the entertainment industry, maintaining a consistent presence in both scripted television dramas and major motion picture releases throughout his professional life.
Career overview
Minnette has built an extensive television resume, appearing in a wide variety of series. His guest credits include roles in Lost, Awake, Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, Prison Break, and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. These appearances helped establish his profile in the industry before he took on his prominent lead role in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. His television work demonstrates a range across multiple genres, from network dramas to action and fantasy programs.
In addition to his television work, Minnette has appeared in several feature films. His filmography includes the 2010 horror film Let Me In and the 2013 thriller Prisoners. He also participated in the family comedy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in 2014 and the family fantasy film Goosebumps in 2015. With 39 known credits listed in his professional portfolio, Minnette continues to balance his acting pursuits with his musical career as a member of the band Wallows.
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- Therapuss (2024) as Self
- Scream (2022) as Wes Hicks
- The Dropout (2022) as Tyler Shultz
- The Open House (2018) as Logan Wallace
- 13 Reasons Why (2017) as Clay Jensen
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Dylan Minnette (uncredited)
- 13 Reasons Why: Beyond the Reasons (2017) as Self
- Don't Breathe (2016) as Alex
- Goosebumps (2015) as Zach
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) as Anthony Cooper
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as Donnie Gill
- Prisoners (2013) as Ralph Dover
- Labor Day (2013) as High School Henry
- Scandal (2012) as Jerry Grant Jr.
- Awake (2012) as Rex Britten
- Against the Wall (2011) as Ryan Spencer
- Nikita (2010) as Stefan Tasarov
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Chad
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Corey
- Let Me In (2010) as Kenny
- Lie to Me (2009) as Noah Marber
- Men of a Certain Age (2009) as Reed
- The Mentalist (2008) as Frankie O'Keefe
- The Clique (2008) as Todd Lyons
- Snow Buddies (2008) as Noah Framm
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Nicky
- Saving Grace (2007) as Clay Norman
- Fred Claus (2007) as Orphanage Kid
- Game of Life (2007) as Billy
- The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) as Iggy Thistlewhite
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Ryan
- Supernatural (2005) as Danny Carter
- Prison Break (2005) as Young Michael
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Pierce Wilkins
- Medium (2005) as Cameron
- Lost (2004) as David Shephard
- Drake & Josh (2004) as Jeffrey
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Little Charlie
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Luca Gabardelli
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter