The Teen Wolf actor celebrates his birthday with a career full of success. We review his five most important roles.
In honor of the American actor’s 33rd birthday Dylan O’Brienwe celebrate his outstanding film career. Known for his role as Stiles Stilinski in the iconic series Teen WolfO’Brien proved to be much more than a teen star. His career spans from television series to blockbuster films, establishing him as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
After her success in the teen series, she continued to shine in Hollywood, starring in films that combine action, science fiction and comedy. Among her most notable roles is her performance in the saga Maze Runnerwhich catapulted him to worldwide fame. To celebrate his birthday, we present the five films that best represent his cinematic career.
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Dylan O’Brien’s Top 5 Movies
1. Maze Runner: The Trilogy (2014-2018)
In the trilogy of Maze Runnerbased on the novels by James Dashner, he plays Thomas, a young man who finds himself trapped in a mysterious labyrinth with no memory of his past. Throughout the three installments —Run or Die (2014), Trial by Fire (2015) and The Death Cure (2018)—, O’Brien leads a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world full of danger. The saga was a huge box office success and allowed O’Brien to show his ability to handle intense action scenes, as well as his ability to convey complex emotions in an environment full of mystery and tension.
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2. American Assassin (2017)
In American Assassintook on a more mature and challenging role, playing Mitch Rappa young recruit in a CIA covert operations program. The film, based on the series of novels by Vince Flynnfollows Rapp as he transforms into a lethal counter-terrorism agent after suffering a tragic personal loss. O’Brien delivers a physically and emotionally intense performance, demonstrating his ability to lead a action thrillerHer performance was praised for its authenticity and the way she addressed the emotional complexities of her character.
3. Love and Monsters (2020)
In this post-apocalyptic comedy-adventure film, O’Brien plays Joel Dawson, a young man surviving in a monster-infested world after an apocalypse. Despite the danger, Joel decides to embark on an 85-mile journey to reunite with his high school sweetheart, facing countless dangers along the way. Love and Monsters The film is notable for its light tone and its mix of action, romance and humour. O’Brien’s performance was very well received, as he managed to balance his character’s vulnerability with moments of bravery and determination, making Joel a relatable hero.
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4. The First Time (2012)
In The First Timethe actor moves away from the action and science fiction genres to star in a teen romantic comedyThe film follows Dave Hodgman, a high school student who falls for Aubrey Miller (played by Britt Robertson) over a weekend. The chemistry between O’Brien and Robertson is palpable, and his portrayal of a lovesick teenager is charming and authentic. The First Time It’s a film that explores the nerves and emotions of first love, and O’Brien once again shows his versatility as an actor in a lighter, more relatable role.
5. Deepwater Horizon (2016)
In Deepwater HorizonO’Brien plays Caleb Holloway, a young oil rig worker who suffered a real-life disaster that occurred in 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. The film, directed by Peter Berg, is an action thriller based on true events that recounts the events leading up to the largest oil explosion and spill in U.S. history. Although he shares the screen with great actors such as Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell, O’Brien stands out for his moving and realistic portrayal of a man caught in a life-or-death situation. His role in Deepwater Horizon He demonstrated his ability to handle dramatic and fact-based projects with the same level of commitment and skill.
A special participation
In addition to the variety of series and films, the American actor participated in the acclaimed short film All Too Welldirected and written by Taylor SwiftThis project, based on the singer’s song of the same name, explores the emotional narrative of a relationship that ended in a breakup.
O’Brien took on the role of a character who experiences the ups and downs of this relationship intensely, alongside Sadie Sink, who plays his partner in the short. Their performance, as well as Sink’s, was widely praised for its depth and authenticity. O’Brien’s ability to convey the complexity of the emotions involved and his chemistry with the performers brought an additional dimension to the story, making the short a cultural phenomenon and further cementing O’Brien’s versatility as an actor.
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