Peyton Meyer (born November 24, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Lucas Friar on the

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'', and his earlier recurring role as Wes Manning on Disney Channel's ''

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''. He starred in the 2021

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film ''

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''.

Career

In 2013, Meyer made his debut with

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''. In 2014, he landed a main role in the

'', spinoff of ''

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'' where he plays the role of Lucas Friar. Meyer also guest starred on ''

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'', where he reprised his role as Lucas Friar. In 2016, Meyer starred as Tommy in the family comedy film ''Gibby'', which tells the story of a monkey who brings happiness to a grief-stricken girl. In 2017, he played the role of Ethan in

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's web series ''Versus''. From 2018 to 2021, he played the recurring role of Trip, Taylor's (

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) new boyfriend, in the

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series ''

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''.

Personal life

In October 2021, Meyer announced that he had married musician Taela and that the two were expecting their first child together, who was born in March 2022. He is also stepfather to her son.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * 1998 births Living people American male child actors American male television actors 21st-century American male actors Place of birth missing (living people) {{US-tv-actor-1990s-stub