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Dylan and Cole Sprouse
Cole (left) and Dylan (right), with Piper Reese at the 2009 Power of Youth eventBorn August 4, 1992
Arezzo, Tuscany, ItalyOccupation Actors Years active 1993–present Website http://www.sprousebros.com/
Dylan's art website
Cole's photography websiteDylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) are American actors. They are twins and are collectively referred to as Dylan and Cole Sprouse or the Sprouse Bros. Their first prominent major theatrical film role was in Big Daddy, where they starred alongside Adam Sandler. They later appeared in several television sitcoms and starred in the straight-to-DVD family films, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Just for Kicks.
In 2005, they starred in the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. As a result of the series' success, they have become "heartthrobs"[1] and "overwhelming draws"[2] among pre-teen and teen audiences. In 2006, the brothers launched a franchise known as the "Sprouse Bros" brand, which included a clothing line, book series and magazine. The majority of the Sprouses' franchise ended in 2008, except for their clothing line. They were two of the wealthiest children alive in 2007[3] In 2008, they began starring in The Suite Life on Deck, the sequel to The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. The Suite Life on Deck went on to become the most-watched tween/children's television show in 2008 and 2009.[1] In 2010, the Sprouse brothers were the highest paid teenage Disney television actors, earning $40,000 per episode combined.[4] The show ended in May 2011. In 2011 They starred in the The Suite Life Movie. They began cultivating an adult image by starring in the independent theatrical suspense film, The Kings of Appletown in 2009. MSN reported by the end of the 2000s, the twin brothers became the richest teenage twins in the world.[5] In 2010, the brothers were accepted to New York University. They deferred admission for one year, and they began attending the university in the fall of 2011. In mid-2010, Dylan launched a site for his art called Sprouse Arts,[6] and in mid-2011, Cole launched a site for his photography called Cole Sprouse Photography.[7]
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Early lives
The Sprouses were born in Arezzo, Italy, to American parents Matthew Sprouse and Melanie Wright, who at the time were teaching at an English language school in Tuscany. Dylan, named after poet Dylan Thomas,[8] is 15 minutes older than Cole,[9] who is named for jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole.[10] The boys moved back to the United States four months after their birth. They grew up in their parents' native Long Beach, California. Their parents divorced in 1997.[11]
Acting
After a suggestion by their grandmother, Jonine Booth Wright, who was a drama teacher and actress, the Sprouses began acting at the age of six months. The twins first appeared in a commercial for diapers switching on-screen time every few seconds.[12] As with many twins, the two have often played the same role, allowing more time for the character to be filmed. At eight months old, the two appeared on the ABC-TV series Grace Under Fire from 1993 to 1998, playing single character, Patrick Kelly.
In 1999, the boys appeared in their first major feature film, Big Daddy, in which they shared the role of a five-year old boy named 'Julian' who is adopted by Adam Sandler's character 'Sonny Koufax'. That year, the boys collaborated with Sandler on the second and third versions of The Chanukah Song (Dylan and The Drei-Dels in Part 3 and Cole in Part 2), and the boys also had a minor role in the thriller The Astronaut's Wife. The Sprouses have noted that after Big Daddy's release, the two entered into a slow period in their careers and were not cast in any major roles for a time.[1] During the early 2000s, the twins appeared in episodes of The Nightmare Room and That '70s Show, as well as in MADtv: Season Four (1998-1999) (episode #425) and the feature films The Master of Disguise and a voice-over role in Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights. In 2001, Cole began appearing in episodes of the television show Friends, as Ross Geller's son Ben; this role was not shared with Dylan.
Between the years of 2002 and 2003, they both appeared in I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Just for Kicks, both of which were family films that received a direct-to-video release. The Sprouses were subsequently cast in the Disney Channel original series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, where they portrayed identical twins Zack (Dylan) and Cody (Cole) Martin. The series, which debuted in March 2005, became a ratings success[1] and the twins have become very well known among pre-teen and teen audiences. As part of their involvement with Disney, the brothers also became part of the 11-member group, the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, and sang the song "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" along with the members of the circle, for a video that was released as bonus material in the special edition version of the Disney film Cinderella. They also participated in the Disney Channel Games from 2006 to 2008.
The Sprouses played one character, Jeremiah, in the independent film The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things, which was produced in 2004 but not given a theatrical release until March 2006, when it played at three theatres in the United States, ultimately grossing $29,000 domestically.[13] In 2007, the boys filmed A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper. The Sprouse brothers both had voice roles in the animated film, Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen alongside Brenda Song and Emily Osment.[14] Dylan played the voice of Shasta in Disney's "Snow Buddies." The brothers both starred in the theatrical film, The Kings of Appletown which is based on the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The film was directed by Bobby Moresco and written by Amanda Moresco.[15] The film was filmed in New Braunfels, Texas and was originally estimated to be released in the winter 2008.[16] Kings of Appletown had a limited theatrical release on December 12, 2009 and was officially released at the Newport Beach Film Festival in April 2010.[17]
In April 2009, they appeared on the cover of People Magazine, in a eighty-page special edition issue devoted to The Suite Life on Deck. [18] The twin brothers began filming another Modern Twain Story film in the summer of 2009, the film was tentatively titled "Sivilized" and was a modern version of "Huckleberry Finn." However, in mid-2010, Dylan stated that they would not be doing the movie, in part because they "outgrew" the movie.[19] In March 2009, they became the new face of Dannon Danimals; their endorsement deal was renewed in 2010. In August 2010, the twin brothers signed an endorsement deal with Nintendo DS.[20]
As of early to mid-2011[update], Dylan and Cole are not in any acting projects and are focusing instead on college as well as art and photography, respectively.[6][19][21] However, Dylan has stated that they would both like to continue acting while in college.[22]
The brothers are currently represented by William Morris Endeavor.[23]
"Sprouse Bros" brand
In 2005, the Sprouse brothers signed a licensing agreement with Dualstar Entertainment to produce "Sprouse Bros" branded merchandise for the preteen and teenage market, the Sprouse Bros brand includes a clothing line, comics series and magazine.[24] In 2006 Dualstar and Leisure Publishing LLC launched a magazine called "Sprouse Bros. Code", targeting boys.[25] In 2007 Simon & Schuster Inc. published the two volumes of a book series titled Sprouse Bros. 47 R.O.N.I.N., which was described as featuring the Sprouse twins as "young James Bonds or undercover agents", the book series continued.[26][27] In 2008, the brothers ended their association with the Olsens' Dualstar and continued their clothing line which is 'on hold', the items in their clothing lines are sold exclusively online.[28][29][30]
Personal lives
Dylan Sprouse has stated that the experience of coming to fame after the success of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is "kind of scary, how fast everything is moving. Just a year ago none of this was happening, it was just doing Suite Life, and now I can't wait for what's in store..."[24] While filming The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, the two received on-set tutoring for three hours each day,[1] and claimed to be getting "straight A's and honors."[8]
The Sprouses enjoy skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and basketball,[10] as well as writing or drawing a comic strip, The Adventures of Tibblebu and Thumbin, based on a stuffed animal of Cole's.[31] The twins' family has three dogs: Bubba, which belongs to Dylan and Cole; Pinky, who is their father's; and Curry, their stepmother's.[32] Their favorite actor and co-star is Adam Sandler.[9]
In 2010, the twin brothers were both accepted to New York University. They had initial plans to attend the university in the fall of 2010; however, they deferred for one year. Dylan plans on majoring in fine/studio arts and minoring in economics while Cole plans on majoring in film and television production and minoring in drama.[33][34]
Filmography
- Background color indicates shared roles
- Italic type indicates voice roles
Film credits Year Title Dylan's role Cole's role Notes 1999 The Astronaut's Wife Twin Twin Big Daddy Julian McGrath 2001 Diary of a Sex Addict[35] Sammy Jr. Direct-to-video film I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Justin Carver 2002 The Master of Disguise Young Pistachio Disguisey Eight Crazy Nights K-B Toys Soldier 2003 Apple Jack Jack Pyne Just for Kicks Dylan Martin Cole Martin Direct-to-video film 2004 The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things Older Jeremiah 2005 Piggy Banks[36] Young John N/A 2006 Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen Kid Direct-to-video film 2007 A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper Tom Canty Eddie Tudor 2008 Snow Buddies Shasta N/A Direct-to-video film 2009 The Kings of Appletown Will Clayton 2010 Kung Fu Magoo Justin Magoo Brad Landry Direct-to-video film 2011 The Suite Life Movie Zack Martin Cody Martin Disney Channel Original Movie Television credits Year Title Dylan's role Cole's role Notes 1993-1998 Grace Under Fire Patrick Kelly 112 episodes 1998 MADtv Kid "Episode #3.22"
"Episode #4.1"2000-2002 Friends N/A Ben Geller Seven episodes 2001 The Nightmare Room Buddy "Scareful What You Wish For" (Season one, episode two) That '70s Show Bobby Billy "Eric's Depression" (Season four, episode two) 2005-2008 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Zack Martin Cody Martin All 88 episodes; Lead Role 2006 The Emperor's New School Zam Zim "Oops, All Doodles/Chipmunky Business" (Season one, episode 13) That's So Raven Zack Martin Cody Martin "Checkin' Out" (Season four, episode 11) 2008 According to Jim Himself Himself Guest appearance 2008-2011 The Suite Life on Deck Zack Martin Cody Martin All 71 episodes; Lead Role 2009 Wizards of Waverly Place "Cast-Away (To Another Show)" (Season two, episode 25) Hannah Montana "Super(stitious Girl)" (Season three, episode 19) 2010 I'm in the Band "Weasels on Deck" (Season two, episode one) Awards and nominations
Year Award Work Category Cole Dylan 1999 YoungStar Awards Big Daddy "Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film" Nominated[37] Nominated[37] 2000 MTV Movie Awards "Best On-Screen Duo" Nominated[38] Nominated [38] Blockbuster Entertainment Awards "Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy" Nominated[39] Nominated[39] Young Artist Awards "Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Under" Nominated[40] Nominated[40] 2006 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody "Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor" Nominated [41] Nominated [41] 2007 Kids' Choice Awards "Favorite Television Actor" Nominated[42] N/A Young Artist Awards "Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor" Nominated [43] Nominated [43] Popstar Magazine's Poptastic Awards "Favorite Television Actor" Nominated[44] Nominated[44] 2008 Kids' Choice Awards Nominated[45] Nominated[45] Popstar Magazine's Poptastic Awards "Favorite Television Actor" Nominated[46] Nominated[46] 2009 Kids' Choice Awards Nominated [47] Won [48] Popstar Magazine's Poptastic Awards The Suite Life on Deck "Favorite Television Actor" Nominated[49] Nominated[49] 2010 Kids' Choice Awards "Favorite TV Actor" Nominated[50] Won [51] 2011 Nominated [52] Won [53] Discography
- 2005 – "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" in DisneyMania 4
- 2008 – "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" in Princess DisneyMania
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External links
- Official website
- Cole Sprouse at the Internet Movie Database
- Dylan Sprouse at the Internet Movie Database
Categories:- 1992 births
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Identical twin actors
- Living people
- Sibling duos
- People from Arezzo
- People from Long Beach, California
- Twin people from the United States
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