Dylan Michael Patton (born July 13, 1992) is an American former actor and former
child model. He is best known for portraying the role of
Will Horton on the
NBC soap opera ''
Days of Our Lives
''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...
'' from February 27, 2009, to January 20, 2010.
He currently plays
Ultimate Frisbee for the
Los Angeles Organization of Ultimate Teams The Los Angeles Organization of Ultimate Teams is the largest and most important ultimate frisbee organization in Southern California. It oversees four adult leagues, a pickup program with more than 20 locations, and a youth frisbee program. It ha ...
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
''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...
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. 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''.
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, and on June 13, 2013, he was sentenced to three years
probation after pleading no contest.
Awards and nominations
Nominations
2008
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Young Artist Awards (''
Cold Case'')
2010
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Daytime Emmy Awards (''
Days of Our Lives
''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...
'')
2011
*
Young Artist Awards (''
Days of Our Lives
''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...
'')
Filmography
References
External links
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1992 births
Male actors from Texas
American male child actors
American male film actors
Male models from Texas
American male television actors
Living people
Drug dealers