Known for movies
Home Improvement (1991-1999)
as Brad Taylor
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
as Clay
Milius (2013)
as Producer
Dark Tourist (2012)
as Producer
Short Info
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Date Of Birth | October 9, 1981 |
| Spouse | Carly Matros |
| Fact | He has a younger sister called Ciri. |
Zachery Ty Bryan (born October 9, 1981) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement (1991–1999). He has also appeared in several films and television movies throughout his career.
Bryan was born in Aurora, Colorado, the son of Jenny (née Jones), a homemaker, and Ty Bryan, a custom home builder. He has two brothers, Tanner and Travis, and a sister, Jordan. Bryan is of English, German, Irish, and Welsh descent. He attended Centennial High School in Aurora.
Bryan’s first acting role was as a guest star on the television series Touched by an Angel in 1994. He made his film debut in the 1996 direct-to-video release of Kicking & Screaming, starring Will Ferrell. Bryan’s next film role was in the 1997 direct-to-video release of I Know What You Did Last Summer, based on the novel by Lois Duncan.
In 1998, Bryan starred opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar in the horror film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. The following year, he co-starred with Mark Wahlberg in the action film The Big Hit. In 2000, Bryan starred opposite Melissa Joan Hart in the television movie Sabrina, Down Under.
From 1991 to 1999, Bryan starred as Brad Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement. After the series ended, Bryan appeared in a number of films and television movies, including the direct-to-video release of Old School in 2003 and the television movie The Game of Their Lives in 2005. He also had a recurring role on the CBS drama CSI: Miami from 2002 to 2004.
In 2007, Bryan co-starred with Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich in the horror comedy 30 Days of Night. The following year, he co-starred with Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson in the comedy film Keeping Up with the Steins. In 2009, Bryan starred opposite Nicolas Cage in the science fiction thriller Knowing.
Bryan has also produced several films and television series, including the reality series Crash Test World (2013) and the documentary film Untitled Zachary Ty Bryan Project (2017).
Bryan married Carly Matros in 2007. The couple have three children together: Gemma Rae (born 2010), Ryder Lee (born 2012), and Pierce Alexander (born 2014). Bryan and Matros divorced in 2015.
Bryan is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and has brown hair and blue eyes.
General Info
| Full Name | Zachery Ty Bryan |
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Date Of Birth | October 9, 1981 |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Profession | Film producer, Actor |
| Education | La Salle High School |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Carly Matros |
| Children | Taylor Simone Bryan, Gemma Rae Bryan |
| Parents | Dwight Bryan, Jenny Bryan |
| Siblings | Ciri Bryan |
Accomplishments
| Awards | TV Land Fan Favorite Award |
| Movies | The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, The Rage: Carrie 2, First Kid, Hammer of the Gods, True Heart, The Game of Their Lives, Dark Tourist, Magic Island, Code Breakers, Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter, Held for Ransom, A Killing Spring, Rustin, Longshot, Prowl, Rogue River, Slammed, Trunk |
| TV Shows | Home Improvement |
Social profile links
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on getting the part on Home Improvement (1991)]: "After my agent called and said I got the part on Home Improvement (1991), my mom wanted to buy me something. I was 9-years-old and I wanted a remote-controlled car, so she bought me one and I played with it all day". |
| 2 | "I think everyone runs into a bully at one time or another. You just pretty much look at them and see how they act at school, and then you put it into your part. |
| 3 | Well, when you get into the business, what you have to realize is that signing autographs and getting 'bothered' is just part of the deal. It's not a bother to me at all. That's part of being an actor and that's something you have to realize before you ever get into this business. Your fans are the ones who get you everywhere in the world. |
| 4 | I'm just a person who forgives and forgets. I have a hard time holding grudges. |
| 5 | That is good because they understand what you're going through. But it can be bad because there could be jealousy and competition. You don't want that. You want someone who can do their own thing. It would be like two lawyers going out with each other. You just talk about business all the time. - about dating women who are also in show business |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Has a third daughter born on June 7th 2016 and named Jordana Nicole. |
| 2 | Became a father for the first time when his wife gave birth to twins on June 23rd 2014 daughters. Gemma Rae and Taylor Simone. |
| 3 | Married and lives in Los Angeles [March 2007] |
| 4 | Engaged and lives in Los Angeles [November 2005] |
| 5 | His wife Carly is active in real estate and was a double major at USC. |
| 6 | Played a high school senior three times, in Principal Takes a Holiday (1998), The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). |
| 7 | Zach and his long-term girlfriend Carly Matros have announced that they are engaged to be married. They are planning a summer wedding. [October 2005] Ultimately, they married in March of 2007. |
| 8 | Attended La Salle High School in Pasadena, California. He graduated in the Class of 2000. |
| 9 | He has a younger sister called Ciri. |
| 10 | His was cast as Brian Bosworth's son in the film Stone Cold (1991), although the scenes that included him were ultimately left on the cutting room floor. |
| 11 | Was the youth spokesman for World Cup '94 Soccer. [1994] |
| 12 | Currently finished writing a short drama. In preproduction on an ESPN documentary to begin late in 2006. |
| 13 | Volunteers for several charities to help children with AIDS and cancer, as well as those to benefit underprivileged children. |
| 14 | Played baseball and paint ball for a team in Los Angeles called the Yankees. |
| 15 | Has a dog named Ozzie. |
| 16 | Plays soccer. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century City | 2004 | TV Series | Teddy Paikin |
| Smallville | 2003 | TV Series | Eric Marsh |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 2002 | TV Series | Peter Nicols |
| Philly | 2002 | TV Series | Brian Lee |
| A Killing Spring | 2002 | TV Movie | Val Massey |
| Longshot | 2001 | Deke | |
| The Outer Limits | 2001 | TV Series | Ray |
| Rustin | 2001 | Keith Gatlin | |
| Boston Public | 2000-2001 | TV Series | Malcolm White |
| ER | 2001 | TV Series | Upsilon Psi Lambda Frat Brother |
| Touched by an Angel | 2001 | TV Series | Jeff McHenry |
| Family Law | 2001 | TV Series | Jamie Wilkins |
| Held for Ransom | 2000 | Glenn Kirkland | |
| Opposite Sex | 2000 | TV Series | Chuck |
| Chicken Soup for the Soul | 2000 | TV Series | Daniel |
| Home Improvement | 1991-1999 | TV Series | Brad Taylor |
| The Rage: Carrie 2 | 1999 | Eric | |
| Principal Takes a Holiday | 1998 | TV Movie | John Scaduto |
| True Heart | 1997 | Sam | |
| Promised Land | 1997 | TV Series | Ryan Gerhart |
| Soul Man | 1997 | TV Series | Brad Taylor |
| First Kid | 1996 | Rob | |
| Picket Fences | 1996 | TV Series | |
| Magic Island | 1995 | Video | Jack Carlisle |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1995 | TV Series | Steve |
| Mickey: Reelin' Through the Years | 1995 | TV Movie | |
| Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter | 1994 | Cody | |
| Thunder Alley | 1994 | TV Series | Brad Taylor |
| Crash: The Mystery of Flight 1501 | 1990 | TV Movie | Child (uncredited) |
| ABC TGIF | 1990 | TV Series | Brad |
| Adi Shankar's Gods and Secrets | 2017 | post-production | Actor |
| Hammer of the Gods | 2009 | TV Movie | Thor (as Zachery Bryan) |
| Meteor | 2009 | TV Mini-Series | Deputy Koskey |
| Knight Rider | 2009 | TV Series | Terry Driscoll |
| Trunk | 2008 | Short | Jake |
| Burn Notice | 2008 | TV Series | Drew |
| K-Ville | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Ricky |
| Shark | 2006 | TV Series | Scott Natterson |
| The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | 2006 | Clay (as Zachery Bryan) | |
| Annapolis | 2006 | Johnson (uncredited) | |
| Cold Case | 2006 | TV Series | Petey - 1988 |
| Code Breakers | 2005 | TV Movie | Brian Nolan (as Zachery Bryan) |
| The Game of Their Lives | 2005 | Harry Keough (as Zachery Bryan) | |
| Veronica Mars | 2005 | TV Series | Caz Truman |
| Center of the Universe | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Kevin Barnett |
| Slammed | 2004 | Derek (as Zachery Bryan) | |
| Plainsong | 2004 | TV Movie | Russell Beckman (as Zachery Bryan) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milius | 2013 | Documentary co-producer | |
| Dark Tourist | 2012 | producer | |
| Rogue River | 2012 | producer | |
| Prowl | 2010 | producer - as Zachery Bryan | |
| The Wine Guy Unplugged with Anthony Gilardi | 2010 | TV Movie associate producer | |
| Trunk | 2008 | Short co-producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Story Behind: Home Improvement | 2015 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Panelist |
| The 7th Annual TV Land Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself |
| Drifting School | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Tokyo Drift: Cast Cam | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Peek Performance | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| HBO First Look | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| TVography: Home Improvement - A Half Hour of Power | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Story of Fathers & Sons | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Home Improvement: Backstage Pass | 1999 | TV Special documentary | Himself; Bradley Michael Taylor |
| Teen Angel | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| Most Unlikely Heroes | 1996 | TV Special | Himself |
| ABC Saturday Morning Jam | 1995 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series |
| Sea World/Busch Gardens Party for the Planet | 1995 | TV Movie | Himself - Guest |
| Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland | 1994 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '94 | 1994 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Comedy Series |
| Circus of the Stars Gives Kids the World | 1993 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '92 | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Program |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneers of Television | 2014 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Brad Taylor - Home Improvement |
| Tim Allen Presents: A User's Guide to 'Home Improvement' | 2003 | TV Movie | Brad Taylor |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Drama or Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor | Home Improvement (1991) |
| 1999 | YoungStar Award | YoungStar Awards | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series | Home Improvement (1991) |
| 1994 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series | Home Improvement (1991) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | YoungStar Award | YoungStar Awards | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Miniseries/Made-for-TV Movie | Principal Takes a Holiday (1998) |
| 1993 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series | Home Improvement (1991) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
