Dylan Playfair (born June 19, 1992) is a Canadian actor and film producer from Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada. He is best recognized for having played various roles in many movies, TV series, and mostly involved in the youth sitcoms, biopics, horror films, comedies, and documentary film productions. Apart from these Jim is also a former NHL player.
Recently his latest movie “Odd man Rush” released on September 1, 2020[1]IMDb. The movie was directed by Doug dearth and produced by various producers such as Howard Baldwin, Karen Elise Baldwin, Jonathan M. Black, Lauren Black, Ami Francis, David Gendron, Jessica Gould, Julie Hartley, Bill Keenan, Grant Slater, Todd Slater, Thomas M. Vogt, etc.
The story of the movie is about a boy, who is Harvard hockey player Bobby Sanders. He lands in Sweden’s minor leagues. The boys’ relationship with the girl, whom he met at the market forces him to encounter the authenticity of his youthful dream of NHL formerly the Hockey Gods interfere.
The other several stars of the movie are Kate McGarrigle as Rebecca, Elektra Kilbey as Elin, Jack Mulhern as Bobby, Trevor Gretzky as Sully, Caspar Phillipson as Tomas, Alexa Lemieux as Annabel, Sissy Sheridan as Claire, Kazy Tauginas as Dumi, Casper Andreas as Dr. Svensson, Martin Harris as TV Announcer, Karen Elise Baldwin as Dr. Richardson, Bjørn Alexander as Klas, Gjermund Gjesme as Gabbe, etc.
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Wiki/Bio | |
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| Real Full Birth Name | Dylan Playfair. |
| Nick name | Dylan. |
| Profession | Actor and Producer. |
| Famous for | his role in Letterkenny. |
| Age (As of 2020) | 28 years old. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | June 19, 1992 |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini. |
| Nationality | Canadian. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Ethnicity | White. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
Career | |
| Debut | TV Show: Grave Encounters 2 (2012). Production: The Drop: Why Young People Don’t Vote. |
| Various Shows | 1. Bison 2. The Hollow 3. Tom And Grant 4. Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story. 5. If I had Wings. 6. Still/Born 7. Under The Sea: A Descendants Story. 8. Descendants 2 9. Descendants 3 10. Odd Man Rush |
| Awards | Joey Awards, Best producer award at the 16th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival. |
| Social Media Profiles | Instagram: @dylanplayfair1 Twitter: @DylanPlayfair |
Wealth | |
| Earning Sources | TV Shows, Movies, Production, and Other Projects, etc. |
| Net worth (approx.) | $1 million to $5 million US dollars (As of 2020). |
| Cars/Bikes | BMW. |
Physical Statistics & More | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 10". Centimeters: 178 cm. Meters: 1.78 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 80 Kg. Pounds: 176 lbs. |
| Biceps Size | 14. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 40-28-36. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9. |
| Eye Color | Grey. |
| Hair Color | Brown-blonde. |
Family | |
| Parents | Father: Jim Playfair. Mother: Roxanne Playfair.  |
| Siblings | Brother: 1. Jackson Playfair. 2. Austyn Playfair.  Sister: None. |
Personal Information | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried (but engaged). |
| Girlfriend | Jen Araki. |
| Wife/Spouse | Not Yet. |
| Food Habits | Non-Vegan. |
| Smoke/Drinks? | Not known. |
| Pet(s)? | Yes. |
Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
| School | Middle School in Fort St. James, British Columbia. |
| Alma Mater. | Vancouver Acting School. |
Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Will Smith, Chris Hemsworth. Actress: Emma Watson. |
| Dream Holiday Destination | Greece. |
| Favorite Color | Blue. |
| Love to do | Traveling, hiking, trekking, skateboarding, swimming, surfing, etc. |
| Favorite Food | Italian Food. |
| Movies | American Factory. |
Early Life
Dylan was born in Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada to his parents Jim Playfair (father) and Roxanne Playfair (mother). As per his Instagram account, we assume that the actor shares a strong bond with his family. His father is a former ice hockey coach and his mother is an entrepreneur.
Dylan Playfair’s childhood picture
Born in the year 1992, the handsome hunk is presently in his late twenties. Dylan Playfair’s present age is 28 years old, as of 2020. He possesses Gemini in Zodiac Sign.
The young star was raised alongside his two younger brothers named Jackson Playfair and Austyn Playfair. All of them grew up playing hockey and traveling around the United States and Canada.
Dylan Playfair with his parents Jim Playfair & Roxanne Playfair and his brother Jackson Playfair
Their father coached various small league teams on his mode to the NHL. According to sources, both his brothers are WHL players. The singer enrolled in Middle School in Fort St. James, British Columbia, at an early age and later graduated from Vancouver Acting School.
Acting Career & TV Shows
After graduation, he began his acting career in the year 2012. He debuted with the movie named Grave Encounters 2 (2012). Before that, he was an NHL player.
He rose to fame with the role Reilly in the film named Letterkenny, which was released in the year 2016. It is a Canadian based television sitcom. It was formed by Jared Keeso and directed by Jacob Tierney as well as Spencer Maybee.
Moreover, the series was developed and written mainly by Keeso and Jacob Tierney. The show was first started as a YouTube web series with the name Letterkenny Problems, but later it was decided to make it as a television series by Crave in March 2015.
It was first released in February 2016, and later also aired on The Comedy Network. The show follows the residents of Letterkenny, a minor rural community in Ontario roughly based on Keeso’s hometown of Listowel, Ontario.
The other stars of the series are Jared Keeso as Wayne, Michelle Mylett as Katy, Nathan Dales as Daryl, K. Trevor Wilson as Dan, Dylan Playfair as Reilly, Andrew Herr as Jonesy, Tyler Johnston as Stewart, Evan Stern as Roald, Jacob Tierney as Glen, Lisa Codrington as Gail, Patrick McNeil as Connor, Dan Petronijevic as McMurray, Kamilla Kowal as Bonnie, Jay Bertin as Tyson, Gregory Waters as Dax, etc.
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Later he got various projects and played Marty Howe in the TV movie Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story. He also had a recurring role as Owen in Haters Back Off! He also appeared as Knox in Some Assembly Required, for which he has received Leo nominations and Joey awards.
He also started his career as a producer by producing and appearing in a documentary title “The Drop: Why Young People Don’t Vote”, on political apathy, for that he also won the best producer award. This honor was given to him by the 16th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival.
Dylan Playfair with his siblings Austyn Playfair and Jackson Playfair
Outside of Letterkenny, moreover, he may be best known as Gil in the Descendants franchise. He also has repeated roles as Kyle in Travelers and Clayton “Clay” Turner in The Order.
Dylan Playfair has an approx net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million US Dollar as of 2020. His main source of earnings are Movies, Tv series, production, etc.
Looks, Height & Weight
Talking about the physical trait of actor, Dylan Playfair’s height stands tall at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters), and appraised body weight is around 80 kg (176 lbs). As a player, he maintained himself by involving in daily workouts.
Moreover, the player is also known for his innocent appearances, pleasant smile, stylishness, and amazing personality which makes him more attractive and charming.
This is the main reason that hockey player is extremely popular among youth, especially among ladies. The charming features of Canadian boy have on his face are his grey colored eyes and long brown-blonde hair.
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Love Story, Girlfriend & Affairs
Dylan Playfair is engaged to Jen Araki. The couple got engaged on September 22nd, 2018. Jen Araki is a model and actresses from Vancouver.
The duo is often seen together on social media and frequently posts pictures on Instagram. The pair seems to be so much in love with each other and shares a strong bond of relationship.
Dylan Playfair with his girlfriend Jen Araki
As of now, Dylan is living ecstatically with the love of his life and soon they are yet to get married in the coming days.
Previously, the actor, Playfair was dating an actress named Daniella Bozzetto. The former couple dated for a long time and a few years later in November 2015, they broke up due to some misinterpretation and conflicts.
Some Lesser Known Facts about Dylan Playfair
- Dylan’s work is managed by Industry Entertainment Productions, LLC, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
- He also made his appearance as Owen in a few episodes of the Netflix original television comedy series, Haters Back Off, in the year 2016.
- He got inspired after watching Taylor Kitsch (a former Jr.A Hockey player) in NBC’s Friday Night Lights and got ready to leave hockey and pursue a career in the film and TV industry.
Dylan Playfair on a trip to Tulum with his fiance Jen
- In February 2020, he went on a trip to Tulum with his fiancé Jen and also shared pictures on his Instagram page.
- In the year 2017, he did the songs, What’s My Name and It’s Going Down in the American musical fantasy television film, Descendants 2.
Dylan Playfair Parents Jim Playfair and Roxanne Playfair
- During the summers, he used to work in various sawmills in his home town of Fort St. James, British Columbia, and also on his cousins’ farm.
- The star is quite active on social media and has a huge fan following. Moreover, he also updates his fans with the latest updates of his life. On Instagram, he has over 370K fan following.
- He also has a verified twitter account since April 2012, and now has over 50.7k followers on it.
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