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Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Thomas Sprouse is an American actor born in Italy, best known for playing Zack Martin in Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Dylan Thomas Sprouse is an American actor born in Italy, best known for playing Zack Martin in Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck. He began acting as a child alongside his twin brother Cole Sprouse and later returned to screen roles after a break in the 2010s.

What it is

Dylan Sprouse is an American actor recognized for his childhood and teen roles, particularly as Zack Martin in Disney Channel’s The Suite Life franchise. He started acting in 1993 and took a break from 2012 to 2017 before resuming his career.

Key details

Born on August 4, 1992, in Arezzo, Italy, to American parents, Sprouse attended New York University. He co-owns All-Wise Meadery in Brooklyn and married model Barbara Palvin in 2023. His active years are listed as 1993–2012 and 2017–present.

Why it matters

Sprouse is a notable figure in children’s and teen entertainment, with a career spanning decades. His return to acting after a hiatus and his business ventures highlight his versatility beyond his early Disney fame.

In short

  • Best known for playing Zack Martin in Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
  • Born in Italy to American parents and raised in California.
  • Took a break from acting between 2012 and 2017.
  • Co-owns All-Wise Meadery in Brooklyn and married Barbara Palvin in 2023.

Quick questions

Who is Dylan Sprouse?
Dylan Sprouse is an American actor known for his childhood and teen roles, especially on Disney Channel’s The Suite Life franchise.
When was Dylan Sprouse born?
He was born on August 4, 1992.
Is Dylan Sprouse married?
Yes. He married model Barbara Palvin in 2023.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Sprouse
    Supports: Birth details, occupation, years active, alma mater, spouse, and known-for role.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0819851/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, acting start, and business activity.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Sprouse
    Supports: Summary of his early fame and major Disney Channel roles.
  4. Wikipedia (Swedish) — https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Sprouse
    Supports: Role as Zack Martin and co-ownership of All-Wise Meadery.
  5. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/dylan-sprouse/
    Supports: New York University graduation, acting return, meadery business, and marriage to Barbara Palvin.
  6. Tribute.ca — https://www.tribute.ca/people/biography/dylan-sprouse/58091/
    Supports: Child acting, return to acting, and meadery involvement.