Dylan O'Brien
American actor starring in Teen Wolf
An American actor gained recognition for roles in popular television series and films. Rose to prominence portraying Stiles Stilinski in the series 'Teen Wolf', which aired from 2011 to 2017. Also starred in the 'Maze Runner' film series, adapted from the young adult novels, which released between 2014 and 2018. Vice returned to television with the series 'The Best Time Ever' in 2015. O'Brien's performances have garnered a significant fan following and contributed to notable box office successes.
portrayed Stiles Stilinski in Teen Wolf
starred in Maze Runner film series
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