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]
Peyton Meyer | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Meyer in 2016 | |
| Born | November 24, 1998[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Career
In 2013, Meyer made his debut with Disney Channel Original Series Dog with a Blog.[5] In 2014, he landed a main role in the Disney Channel Original 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]
Personal life
Meyer announced on October 11, 2021, that he had married musician Taela and that the two are expecting their first child together. He is also now stepfather to her son, River.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[13] |
| 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" |
| 2019 | Celebrity Family Feud | Himself | Episode: "Maulers vs. Brawlers and Descendants 3 vs. American Housewife |
| 2021 | He's All That | Jordan Van Draanen |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [14] |
References
- ^ a b "Peyton Meyer". Hollywood.com. 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. 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.
- ^ https://people.com/parents/hes-all-that-star-peyton-meyer-marries-girlfriend-taela-having-baby/
- ^ Peyton Meyer [@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
- 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.
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