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8 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Dylan O'Brien

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September 8, 2017 - 1 min read

You probably know Teen Wolf" or the "Maze Runner" movies, but do you know know him? Before you check out the young star in his new action thriller "American Assassin," here are a few things you should learn about the actor on the rise. 

1. East Coast Born

O'Brien was born on August 26, 1991, in New York City. He was raised in New Jersey until moving to California at age 12. 

2. Home Movies

Before his acting career took off, Dylan was a YouTuber who made sketches and random silly videos. He even once lip-synced to the Spice Girls' song "Wannabe." So adorbs. 

3. I'll Be There For You

The actor admitted that when he moved to Cali, it was hard to fit in. He revealed, "When I moved to California and I had no friends for three years -- like, the TV show "Friends" was my friend." Awwww. 

4. The Gig That Changed Everything

His breakout role was Stiles Stilinski in MTV's mega-hit "Teen Wolf." 

5. Hard Times

Dylan was seriously hurt while filming "Maze Runner: The Death Cure." Among his many injuries, he suffered a facial fracture, brain trauma, and concussion. He recently opened up to Vulture about the experience, saying, "There was a time there where I didn't know if I would ever [act] again ... and that thought scared me, too." He called the recovery process "overwhelming." 

6. Couple Goals

Dylan has been dating actress Britt Robertson since 2011. “We’re big fans of staying in, putting on some 'Bachelor in Paradise' with some wine and the dogs,” he recently told Us Weekly. Same.

7. Music Man

The Maze Runner can play the drums and he used to be a part of the band "Slow Kids at Play." He revealed in an interview that the group fired him by sending a SnapChat of them playing with another drummer. Bummer, man. 

8. Let's Go Mets

The young actor is a huge New York Mets fan. He recently made his dreams come true when he threw out the first pitch at a game! 

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