{{short description|Canadian actor (born 1995)|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Infobox person | name = Dylan Everett | birth_name = Dylan Phillip Everett | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|1|24}} | birth_place = Waterdown (Hamilton), Ontario, Canada | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2005–2022 | module = {{Infobox military person | embed = yes | allegiance = Canada | branch = Canadian Army | service_years = 2022-present | rank = Private | unit = {{lang|fr|i=unset|Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry}} }} }}
'''Dylan Phillip Everett''' (born January 24, 1995) is a Canadian soldier and former actor. He is best known for his roles in ''How To Be Indie'' (2009–2011), ''Wingin' It'' (2010–2013), ''Degrassi'' (2012–2013), and ''Open Heart'' (2015).
In 2022, he retired from acting and joined the Canadian Army. He currently serves with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
== Career == Everett began his acting career with a recurring role as Streeter in two episodes of the Canadian children's series ''The Doodlebops''. He appeared in the films ''The Devil's Mercy'', ''Booky and the Secret Santa'', ''Everything Is Connected'', ''Breakfast with Scot'', and ''For All the Marbles''. He also made a guest appearance in ''The Dresden Files'' as Scott Sharpe.
In 2009, he was cast as Marlon Parks in YTV's ''How to Be Indie'', and in 2010, he played the lead role in the Family Channel series ''Wingin' It''.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} He reprised his role as Marlon Parks for a second season of ''How to Be Indie'', which premiered in fall 2010, and also appeared in the second and third seasons of ''Wingin' It''.
In February 2012, Everett joined ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' as Campbell Saunders, a young hockey player struggling with anxiety and major depressive disorder.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} His portrayal of mental health challenges, including the character's eventual suicide, received praise from audiences and marked the first time a major character in the franchise experienced this storyline.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reilly |first=Kaitlin |title=A 'Degrassi' Actress Isn't Okay With How '13 Reasons Why' Depicted Suicide |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/04/151832/aislinn-paul-degrassi-13-reasons-why-suicide-harmful |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en}}</ref>
The same year, he appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie ''Frenemies'' as Lance Lancaster, earning a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special, or Pilot for a Leading Young Actor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daisy |first=Kelli |title=My Chat With A Family Channel Star |url=https://www.yummymummyclub.ca/blogs/kelli-daisy-scene-and-heard/my-chat-with-a-family-channel-star |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=YMC |language=en}}</ref>
From 2013 to 2015, Everett appeared in three episodes of ''Supernatural'' as a teenage Dean Winchester.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Koerner |first=Allyson |date=2015-02-03 |title=Who Is Young Dean On 'Supernatural'? Dylan Everett Has Quite A Bit In Common With Dean Winchester |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/61857-who-is-young-dean-on-supernatural-dylan-everett-has-quite-a-bit-in-common-with-dean |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Bustle |language=en}}</ref> In 2014, he portrayed Mark-Paul Gosselaar in Lifetime's ''The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radish |first=Christina |date=2014-08-30 |title=Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Interview: Dylan Everett Talks Playing Mark-Paul Gosselaar |url=https://collider.com/dylan-everett-unauthorized-saved-by-the-bell-interview/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref>
In 2016, he starred in the film ''Undercover Grandpa'', winning Best Child Actor at the International Family Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scheck |first=Frank |date=2017-07-11 |title=‘Undercover Grandpa’: Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/undercover-grandpa-1020031/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2019, he portrayed Ray Allen in Richard Bell's period drama ''Brotherhood''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=2017-09-29 |title=‘Revenant’ Actor Brendan Fletcher, Brendan Fehr Join Indie ‘Brotherhood’ |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/revenant-actor-brendan-fletcher-brendan-fehr-join-indie-brotherhood-1044378/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2020, he appeared as Sam Sobiech, the older brother of Zach Sobiech, in the Disney+ biographical musical drama ''Clouds''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Billington |first=Alex |date=2020-10-13 |title=Second Trailer for Disney Inspirational Movie 'Clouds' with Fin Argus {{!}} FirstShowing.net |url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2020/second-trailer-for-disney-inspirational-movie-clouds-with-fin-argus/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=www.firstshowing.net |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == In 2017, Everett and his company, Shenanigans Media, were put under review by the Canadian Revenue Agency. The agency disallowed various expenses, totaling about {{CAD|20,000|link=yes}}, that were claimed for wardrobe, hair, and make-up, research and development expenses, and various business expenses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golombek |first=Jamie |date=5 Oct 2017 |title=Tax man steals the scene in showdown with Degrassi actor |url=https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/tax-man-steals-the-scene-in-showdown-with-degrassi-actor |access-date=22 March 2024 |website=Financial Post}}</ref>
==Filmography==
=== Film === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !class="unsortable" | Notes |- |2007 |''Breakfast with Scot'' |Ryan Burlington | |- | rowspan="2" |2008 |data-sort-value="Devil's Mercy, The" | ''The Devil's Mercy'' |Calvin | |- |''Coopers' Camera'' |Teddy Cooper | |- |2012 |''Frenemies'' |Lance Lancaster | |- |2014 |''Skating to New York'' |Boney Labue | |- | rowspan="2" |2015 |''Dumb Luck'' |Brandon |Short film; executive producer |- |''No Stranger Than Love'' |Alex | |- |2016 |''Undercover Grandpa'' |Jake Bouchard | |- |2018 |''Seven in Heaven'' |Kent | |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''Brotherhood'' |Ray Allen | |- |''All About Who You Know'' |Cole | |- |2020 |''Clouds'' |Sam | |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2005–2006 || data-sort-value="Doodlebops, The" | ''The Doodlebops'' || Streeter / Kid || 4 episodes |- | rowspan="3" |2007 | data-sort-value="Dresden Files, The" | ''The Dresden Files'' || Scott Sharpe || Episode: "Birds of a Feather" |- | data-sort-value="Latest Buzz, The" | ''The Latest Buzz'' || Big Ben || Episode: "The Cover Boy Issue" |- | ''Booky and the Secret Santa'' || Arthur Thomson || Television movie |- | 2007–2011 || ''Super Why!'' || Wolfy || 7 episodes, voice role |- |2008 | ''Testees'' || Little Boy || Episode: "Mr. Pain and Danger Lad" |- | 2008–2009 ||''Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist'' || Snap ||2 episodes, voice role |- | 2009 || ''Booky's Crush'' || Arthur Thomson || Television movie |- | 2009–2011 || ''How to Be Indie'' || Marlon Parks || Lead Role |- | 2010–2012 || ''Wingin' It'' || Carl Montclaire || Lead Role |- | 2012–2013 || ''Degrassi'' || Campbell Saunders ||Main role (Season 12)<ref>{{cite web |last=Byrne |first=Craig |date=June 28, 2012 |title=Degrassi Season 12 Image Gallery: Meet The New Students! |url=http://www.ksitetv.com/degrassi/degrassi-season-12-image-gallery-meet-the-new-students/15018 |access-date=June 28, 2012 |publisher=KSiteTV}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | 2012 || ''Frenemies'' || Lance Lancaster ||Television movie |- | ''Life with Boys'' || Hunter || Episode: "Do You Wanna Dance With Boys" |- | ''Flashpoint'' || Dylan || Episode: "Lawmen" |- | ''What's Up Warthogs!'' || Randy || Episode: "East Meets West" |- | 2013–2015 || ''Supernatural'' || Teenage Dean Winchester|| 3 episodes |- | rowspan="3" |2014 | ''Seed'' || Lewis || Episode: “Drool Me Once” |- | data-sort-value="Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story, The" | ''The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story'' || Mark-Paul Gosselaar ||Television movie |- | ''Rookie Blue'' || Seth || Episode: “Exit Strategy” |- | 2015 || ''Open Heart'' || Teddy Ralston || 4 episodes |- | 2016 ||''Annedroids'' || Dylan Turing || 2 episodes |- | 2017-2019 || ''Pure'' ||Isaac Funk || Recurring role |- | 2018 || ''Insomnia'' || Andy|| 8 episodes |- |2021 |''Nurses'' |Brad |2 episodes |}
== Awards == {| class="wikitable" |- " !align="left"|Year ! style="text-align:center;"|Award ! style="text-align:center;"|Category ! style="text-align:center;"|Work ! style="text-align:center;"|Result !Ref. |- |2008 |rowspan=2|Young Artist Award |Best Performance in a Television Series – Guest Starring Young Actor |''The Dresden Files'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |year=2008 |title=29th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards |url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms29.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080706161000/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms29.html |archive-date=July 6, 2008 |access-date=February 13, 2011 |publisher=Young Artist Awards}}</ref> |- |rowspan=2|2009 |Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor |''The Devil's Mercy'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |year=2009 |title=30th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards |url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms30.html |access-date=February 13, 2011 |publisher=Young Artist Awards}}</ref> |- |Gemini Award |Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series |''Booky's Crush'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |date=November 14, 2009 |title=24th Annual Gemini Awards - Full List of Nominations & Winners |url=http://www.geminiawards.ca/gemini24/press/GEM24FullListNominationsandWinners.pdf |access-date=February 13, 2011 |publisher=Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television}}</ref> |- |2011 | rowspan="3" |Young Artist Award |Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | rowspan=2 | ''Wingin' It'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |year=2011 |title=32nd Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards |url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms32.html |access-date=March 14, 2011 |publisher=Young Artist Awards}}</ref> |- |2012 |Best Performance in a TV Series — Leading Young Actor | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |year=2012 |title=33rd Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards |url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms33.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404162133/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms33.html |archive-date=April 4, 2012 |access-date=April 6, 2012 |publisher=Young Artist Awards}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2013 |Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot - Leading Young Actor |''Frenemies'' |{{Nominated}} |{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} |- | rowspan="3" |Canadian Screen Awards | rowspan="3" |Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | rowspan="2" |''Degrassi'' |{{nom}} |<ref name="academy.ca">{{cite web |year=2013 |title=2013 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS: Television / Digital Media Nominations |url=http://www.academy.ca/press/ACCTNEWSRELEASE-2013-TVFullCSAnom.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123173158/http://www.academy.ca/press/ACCTNEWSRELEASE-2013-TVFullCSAnom.pdf |archive-date=January 23, 2013 |access-date=March 1, 2013 |publisher=Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2014 |{{won}} |<ref name="academy.ca" /> |- |''Wingin' It'' |{{nom}} |<ref name="academy.ca" /> |- |Joey Awards |Young Actor (10-19) or Younger in a Made for Television/Straight to Video Feature - Leading Role |''The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story'' |{{Nominated}} |{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} |- |2016 |International Family Film Festival |Best Child Actor |''Undercover Grandpa'' |{{Won}} |{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} |}
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