Dylan Patton

Dylan Michael Patton (born July 13, 1992) is an American former actor and child model. He is best known for portraying the role of Will Horton on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives from February 27, 2009, to January 20, 2010.[1]

Dylan Patton
Patton at the Daytime Emmy Awards, June 27, 2010
Born
Dylan Michael Patton

(1992-07-13) July 13, 1992
Denton, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2002–2013

He currently plays Ultimate Frisbee for the Los Angeles Organization of Ultimate Teams called Kong and does production assistant work in art department.

Career

In early 2009 he was cast in the role of Will Horton on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives for 4 years, but due to the change in story line, after playing the role for eleven and a half months, the role was recast and he was let go from the show.[2] In 2010, he was nominated for an award at the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Younger Actor category for his role on Days.[3]

Personal life

Patton was born in Texas, United States on July 13, 1992. His family consists of his parents David Patton, Deborah Patton and younger brother Julian. He studied at Agoura High School. He spent his youngest years in Texas, then moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. On May 14, 2013, Patton was arrested for selling cocaine out of his parents' Agoura Hills home in California,[4] and on June 13, 2013, he was sentenced to three years probation after pleading no contest.[5]

Awards and nominations

Nominations

2008

2010

2011

Filmography
Film
Year Film Role Notes
2005 Paradise, Texas Tyler Cameron Lead role
O' Best Beloved, Six Honest Men Oliver Murphy short film
Sheeba Clay Thomas Lead role
2009 First Strike Dustin Tyler Film
2013 Romey and Julie Romey Short movie
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Our Family Dakota Manning Pilot
2005 That's So Raven Justin Banks 1 episode
2007 Cold Case Young Matt Merriman 1 episode
2009-2010 Days of Our Lives Will Horton 211 episodes

References
  1. "DAYS Comings and Goings".
  2. "Will Horton Out". Sony Pictures. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011.
  3. "General Hospital leads all shows with 18 noms, GL scores 3".
  4. Nilles, Billy (May 14, 2013). "'Days of Our Lives' actor Dylan Patton arrested for selling cocaine". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on May 21, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  5. "Former 'Days of Our Lives' Actor Dylan Patton Gets Probation in Drug Case". Agoura Hills, California Patch. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
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