Peyton Meyer (born November 24, 1998[1]) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Lucas Friar on the Disney Channel television series Girl Meets World,[2][3] and his earlier recurring role as Wes Manning on Disney Channel's Dog with a Blog.[4] He starred in the 2021 Netflix film He's All That.
Peyton Meyer | |
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Born | [1] | November 24, 1998
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2013–present |
Spouses |
Taela (m. 2021) |
Children | 1 |
Career
editIn 2013, Meyer made his acting debut in the Disney Channel television series Dog with a Blog.[5] In 2014, he had a main role in the television series Girl Meets World, spinoff of Boy Meets World where he plays the role of Lucas Friar.[6] Meyer also guest starred on Best Friends Whenever, where he reprised his role as Lucas Friar.[7]
In 2016, Meyer starred as Tommy in the family comedy film Gibby,[8] which tells the story of a monkey who brings happiness to a grief-stricken girl.[9] In 2017, he played the role of Ethan in Go90's web series Versus.[10] From 2018 to 2021, he played the recurring role of Trip, Taylor's (Meg Donnelly) new boyfriend, in the ABC series American Housewife.[11] In November 2024, it was revealed Meyer had joined the cast of Days of Our Lives in an unspecified role.[12]
Personal life
editIn October 2021, Meyer announced that he had married musician Taela and that the two were expecting their first child together, who was born in March 2022.[13][14] He is also a stepfather to her son.[13]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013–2014 | Dog with a Blog | Wes Manning | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
2014–2017 | Girl Meets World | Lucas Friar | Main role |
2015 | Best Friends Whenever | Lucas Friar | Episode: "Cyd and Shelby's Haunted Escape" |
2016 | Gibby | Tommy | Film[15] |
2017 | Versus | Ethan | Web series, 6 episodes |
2018–2021 | American Housewife | Trip Windsor | Recurring role (season 2–5) |
2019 | Wayne | Bradley | Episode: "It'll Last Forever" |
Celebrity Family Feud | Himself | Episode: "Maulers vs. Brawlers and Descendants 3 vs. American Housewife | |
2021 | He's All That | Jordan Van Draanen | Film |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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2015 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | Girl Meets World | Nominated | |
2016 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Actor | Girl Meets World | Nominated | [16] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Peyton Meyer". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2016-07-04.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (May 2, 2014). "'Girl Meets World' Gets Official Premiere Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-07-04.
Girl Meets World follows Riley (Blanchard) and her best friend Maya (Carpenter)... Peyton Meyer plays Riley's crush Lucas Friar...
- ^ Lowry, Brian (June 27, 2014). "TV Review: 'Girl Meets World'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-07-04.
Although Riley's preoccupied with a dreamy new kid (Peyton Meyer)...
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (August 20, 2013). "Exclusive: Girl Meets World Casts Riley's Dreamy Crush and Her Cutie Pie Kid Brother". TVLine. Retrieved 2016-07-04.
Peyton Meyer has joined Disney Channel's Boy Meets World spin-off Girl Meets World... Meyer can be seen guest-starring on the upcoming season of Dog With a Blog...
- ^ Crooks, Amy. ""Dog With A Blog" Episode "Love, Loss And A Beanbag Toss" Airs On Disney Channel May 16, 2014". Dis411. Archived from the original on 2016-08-27. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (August 20, 2013). "Exclusive: Girl Meets World Casts Riley's Dreamy Crush and Her Cutie Pie Kid Brother". TVLine. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ^ "Promo of Rowan and Peyton crossover guest starring on "Best Friends Whenever"". Girl Meets World Fan Website • Your #1 Source For Girl Meets World News. September 23, 2015. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ^ "Gibby | Dove Family Friendly Movie Reviews". Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ^ "Gibby - Movies & TV on Google Play". Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ^ "AwesomenessTV Scripted Show 'Versus' is Coming to go90 - VideoInk". VideoInk. October 6, 2017. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ "Peyton Meyer Returns to 'American Housewife' as Meg Donnelly's New Boyfriend - WSTale.com". WSTale.com. January 18, 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (November 3, 2024). "Days of Our Lives Reveals Sneak Peek Preview for Season 60: Who Shot EJ? A Mystery Man, and Big Returns". Michael Fairman TV. United States: The Michael Fairman Company. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ a b Heching, Dan (October 11, 2021). "He's All That Star Peyton Meyer Marries Girlfriend Taela and Couple Announce She's Pregnant". People. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ Slater, Georgia (March 18, 2022). "He's All That Star Peyton Meyer Welcomes First Baby with Wife Taela: 'My Beautiful Boy'". People. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ Meyer, Peyton [@peytonmeyer9] (July 10, 2014). "The cast of the new movie I'm working on called GIBBY everyone go follow sabinabacino @ysapenarejo… instagram.com/p/qSnlj0qUrg/" (Tweet). Retrieved 2015-08-06 – via Twitter.
- ^ Eliahou, Maya (June 9, 2016). "Teen Choice Awards 2016--Captain America: Civil War Leads Second Wave of Nominations". E! Online. NBC Universal. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
External links
edit- Peyton Meyer at IMDb
- O'Shea, Bridget (July 7, 2015). "Disney star to class: 'Never let the rejection ever get to you'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2016-07-04.