Dylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) are American actors who are best known for their roles in the Disney Channel sitcoms The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck.[1] They are identical twins and are collectively referred to as Dylan and Cole Sprouse or the Sprouse Bros.. As a result of these series' success, they have become "heartthrobs"[1] and "overwhelming draws"[2] among preteen and teen audiences. In April 2009, People Magazine released a sixty-page special edition issue devoted almost entirely to the brothers.
Contents [hide]
1 Early lives
2 Acting
3 "Sprouse Bros" brand
4 Personal lives
5 Filmography
6 Awards and nominations
6.1 Dylan Sprouse
6.2 Cole Sprouse
7 Discography
8 References
9 External links
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,[3] is 15 minutes older than Cole,[4] who is named for jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole.[5] 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.[6]
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 twosome first appeared in a commercial for toilet paper switching on-screen time every few seconds. As with many identical twin actors, 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 one 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 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, the two 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 play identical twins Zack (Dylan) and Cody (Cole) Martin. The series, which debuted in March 2005, has become 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 are now 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. The Sprouses have also participated in the Disney Channel Games every year since 2006.
Cole Sprouse at A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper premiere in September 2007
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.[7] In 2007, the boys filmed A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper. The two lent their voices to a movie called Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen, which also features the voices of fellow Disney Channel stars Brenda Song and Emily Osment.[8] Dylan played the voice of Shasta in Disney's "Snow Buddies." The brothers filmed Kings of Appletown which is based on the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It was directed by Bobby Moresco, written by Amanda Moresco and also featured Victoria Justice from Nickelodeon's Zoey 101.[9] It was filmed in New Braunfels, Texas and was originally estimated to be released around Christmas 2008.[10] As of March 2009, the film remains in post production with no release date having been announced. According to Dylan, the twins will be filming another Modern Twain Story film beginning in summer of 2009. The film will be called "Sivilized" and will be a modern version of "Huckleberry Finn."[11] In March 2009, they became the new face of Dannon Danimals.
The brothers are currently represented by William Morris Endeavor.[12]
"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.[13] In 2006 Dualstar and Leisure Publishing LLC launched a magazine called "Sprouse Bros. Code", targeting boys.[14] 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.[15][16] In 2008, the brothers ended their association with the Olsen's Dualstar and continued their clothing line which is 'on hold', some of the items in their clothing lines are sold exclusively online.[17][18][19]
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..."[13] 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."[3] Both boys have had girlfriends, but none of their relationships have lasted longer than 8 months; as of September 2009 both are single.[20]
The Sprouses enjoy skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and basketball,[5] as well as writing or drawing a comic strip, The Adventures of Tibblebu and Thumbin, based on a stuffed animal of Cole's.[21] The twins' family has three dogs: Bubba, which belongs to Dylan and Cole; Pinky, who is their father's; and Curry, their stepmother's.[22] Their favorite actor and co-star is Adam Sandler.[4]
According to Dylan, the twins plan to leave Disney after The Suite Life on Deck ends. Dylan plans to attend art college while Cole plans to travel to Europe with his friends after which he currently plans to continue acting.[23]
Filmography
Year Title Dylan's Role Cole's Role Notes
2009 Kung Fu Magoo[24] Justin Magoo Brad Landry Voice role
Hannah Montana Zack Martin Cody Martin Episode titled "Super(stitious Girl)", part three of a three episode cross-over between Hannah Montana, The Suite Life on Deck, and Wizards of Waverly Place.
Wizards of Waverly Place Zack Martin Cody Martin Season 2, Episode 25: Cast-Away (To Another Show).
The Kings of Appletown Will Clayton Was filmed in New Braunfels, Texas
2008 Disney Channel Games 2008 Himself/Team Cyclones Himself/Team Lightning Both were not in the first event.
The Suite Life on Deck Zack Martin Cody Martin Television series, sequel to The Suite Life of Zack & Cody 2008 - present
Studio DC: Almost Live Himself/Zack Martin Himself/Cody Martin Television special featuring The Muppets
According to Jim Self Self Guest appearance
Snow Buddies Shasta
–
Voice role
2007 Disney Channel Games 2007 Himself
Green Team captain Himself
Blue Team member
A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper Tom Canty Eddie Tudor
2006 The Emperor's New School Zam Zim Guest appearance
Disney Channel Games 2006 Himself
Red Team member Himself
Blue Team member
That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana Zack Martin Cody Martin A Three-episode crossover special that joined 3 shows together. It is also the name of an episode from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
2005-2008 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Zack Martin Cody Martin Television Series
2005 Piggy Banks Young John[25]
–
2004 The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things
Jeremiah (Age 11)
Shared role
2003 Apple Jack
Jack Pyne
Shared role
Just For Kicks Dylan Martin Cole Martin Direct-to-Video
2002 Eight Crazy Nights
K-B Toys Soldier
The Master of Disguise
Young Pistachio Disguisey
Cameo Appearance
2001 Diary of a Sex Addict
Sammy Jr.
Direct-to-Video
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Justin Carver
Shared role
The Nightmare Room
Buddy
One episode
That '70s Show Bobby Billy Season 4, Episode 2 guest appearance
Friends
–
Ben Geller[26] Cole Sprouse alone
1999 The Astronaut's Wife Twin Twin
Big Daddy
Julian McGrath
Shared role
1993 - 1998 Grace Under Fire
Patrick Kelly
Shared role
Awards and nominations
Dylan Sprouse
Young Artist Awards 2006 - Nominated[27]
Young Artist Awards 2007 - Nominated[28]
Kids Choice Awards 2008 - Nominated
Kids Choice Awards 2009 - Won
Kids Choice Awards 2010 - Won
Cole Sprouse
Young Artist Awards 2006 - Nominated[27]
Young Artist Awards 2007 - Nominated[28]
Kids Choice Awards 2007 - Nominated
Kids Choice Awards 2008 - Nominated
Kids Choice Awards 2009 - Nominated
Kids Choice Awards 2010 - Nominated
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
References
^ a b c d e James M. Klatell (July 6, 2006). "The 'Suite Life' Of The Sprouse Twins". The Early Show. Retrieved March 1, 2006.
^ Diane Werts (March 19, 2006). "Cashing in on tween viewers".
Newsday.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
^ a b James Brady (August 19, 2007). "In Step with Dylan & Cole Sprouse". Parade Magazine: 22. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
^ a b Mad Kids (May 2006). "The Mad Kids Chatroom: This Month: Dylan & Cole Sprouse". Mad Kids 1 (#3): 26–28.
^ a b Popstar (June 2006). "Dylan & Cole take over the world!: House of Sprouse!". Popstar Special!: 90.
^ "Dylan & Cole Sprouse". Retrieved 2007-12-29.
^ "The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things". Box Office
Mojo.com. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
^ "Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse "Holidaze" Trailer".
Dylan-Sprouse.org. Archived from the original on 31 July 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
^ "Sprouse Twins' Movies". Dylan and Coles Movie Site. Archived from the original on 2008-02-12. Retrieved December 3, 2007.
^ Jeff Walker (November 8, 2007). "Hollywood Crew filming in New Braunfels". San Marcos Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2007-12-12. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
^ Official Sprouse Bros Website Message Center
^ Official Sprouse Bros Website Representation
^ a b Anna Bahney (April 30, 2006). "Boys Just Want to Be ... Olsens". The New York Times. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
^ "Get Ready for the Sprouse Twins". TeenPeople. Retrieved April 28, 2006.
^ "14-Year-Old Celebrity Twin Actors Looking Forward to Providing Interesting Book Content". The Book Standard.
^ "The Revelation (Sprouse Bros. 47 R.O.N.I.N.)". Simon & Schuster Inc. Main Website. Retrieved August 22, 2007.
^ Posting by Dylan Sprouse on the Official Sprouse Bros. Message Board on April 22, 2009 - 11:21 am PDT
^ "6 Degrees of Sprouse". People Magazine. Retrieved 18-12-2009.
^ "Category: Sprouse Brothers".
Missinginkshop.com. Retrieved 18-12-2009.
^ Posting by Dylan Sprouse on the Official Sprouse Bros. Message Board on September 19, 2009 - 6:37 pm PDT
^ BOP (May 2006). "Cole and Dylan Sprouse: "We draw"". BOP magazine: 54.
^ Posting by Dylan Sprouse on the Official Sprouse Bros. Message Board on May 6, 2009 - 8:50 am PDT
^ Postings by Dylan Sprouse on the Official Sprouse Bros. Message Board on May 12, 2009 - 12:05 am PDT and April 16, 2009 - 5:01 pm PDT
^ "Youth Impact Report '07 alumni update". Variety. October 2, 2008. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
^ Dylan Sprouse
^ "The Sprouse twins official bio". Archived from the original on 2008-02-05. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
^ a b 27th Annual Young Artist Awards.
YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
^ a b 28th Annual Young Artist Awards.
YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
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 | People from Arezzo (city) | People from Long Beach, California
Born August 4, 1992 (age 17)
Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Occupation Actors
Years active 1993–present
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