Quick Facts
Biography
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 from February 27, 2009 to January 20, 2010.
He currently plays Ultimate Frisbee for the Los Angeles Organization of Ultimate Teams called Kong and does production assistant work in art department.
Career
Acting
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. In 2010, he was nominated for an award at the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Younger Actor category for his role in Days of Our Lives.
Sport
Patton currently plays Ultimate Frisbee for the Los Angeles Organization of Ultimate Teamsteam "Kong". In January 2016, he participated in an American Ultimate Disc League team "Los Angeles Aviators" Tryouts session in Group C in hopes to get to play for "2016 Los Angeles Aviators Roster", but did not make it through.
Personal life
Dylan 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. His bail was set at $30,000 a few days later. On June 13, 2013, he was sentenced to three years probation after pleading no contest to selling cocaine out of his family's Agoura Hills home.
Awards and nominations
Nominations
2008
- Young Artist Awards (Cold Case)
2010
- Daytime Emmy Awards (Days of Our Lives)
2011
- Young Artist Awards (Days of Our Lives)
