Dylan Efron is an American producer and television personality who spent years behind the camera before stepping in front of it — and winning. The younger brother of Zac Efron, he built his own name through travel series with his brother, a famous victory on The Traitors, and a reputation as Hollywood’s most outdoorsy heart-throb.
| Full Name | Nicholas Dylan Harrison Efron |
| Born | 6 February 1992, San Luis Obispo, California, USA |
| Age | 34 (as of 2026) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Producer and television personality |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Known For | Winning The Traitors season 3; Down to Earth producer; brother of Zac Efron |
| Net Worth (est.) | Around $2–5 million (estimates vary) |
Early Life in San Luis Obispo
Dylan Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, on California’s central coast, in February 1992 — four years after his brother Zac. Their father, David, worked as an electrical engineer and their mother, Starla, as a secretary; the brothers grew up surfing, skateboarding and playing sport in a deliberately normal household. Dylan studied economics at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), graduating in 2013, and initially seemed bound for a conventional career before film-set work pulled him towards the industry his brother had conquered from the other side of the camera.
Behind the Camera
Dylan spent the 2010s working in physical production at Warner Bros., with credits as a production coordinator or assistant on major features including American Sniper, Ready Player One and A Star Is Born. The unglamorous logistics of big filmmaking — schedules, crews, locations — gave him a producer’s skill set and credibility that later powered his own projects. Public recognition first came via YouTube, in adventure series with Zac such as ‘Off the Grid’, where the brothers’ easy chemistry and genuine outdoor skills found a big audience.
Down to Earth and Producing
Dylan served as a producer on Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020–2022), the Emmy-winning travel series that sent the brothers around the world exploring sustainability, food and wellness. Zac won a Daytime Emmy for hosting; Dylan’s producing role was central to the show’s tone — curious, energetic, brotherly. The series repositioned him from ‘actor’s brother’ to a television professional with his own creative identity, just as reality television came calling.
Winning The Traitors — and Dancing
In 2025 Dylan starred in season 3 of Peacock’s The Traitors, Alan Cumming’s castle-set game of deception — and won it as a Faithful, sharing victory with fellow faithfuls including Gabby Windey and Dolores Catania. His earnest, athletic, occasionally bewildered persona made him the season’s breakout fan favourite. Months later he joined Dancing with the Stars season 34 with professional partner Daniella Karagach, riding the same wave of goodwill all the way to the final — an unlikely reality-TV double for a behind-the-scenes guy.
His Traitors run became a genuine pop-culture moment: viewers latched onto his guileless strategy — openly declaring his suspicions, trusting the wrong people, surviving anyway — and his tearful reunion-show appearances only deepened the affection. Producers of unscripted television took note of the formula: a handsome, athletic, completely unguarded contestant in a game built for liars. The Dancing with the Stars casting followed directly from that heat, and his run to the final — learning ballroom from scratch at 33 — confirmed the Traitors breakout was no fluke of editing.
Dylan Efron Net Worth
Dylan’s net worth is commonly estimated at around $2–5 million, built from a decade of studio production work, producing Down to Earth, prize winnings and appearance fees from The Traitors and Dancing with the Stars, and brand partnerships in the outdoor and fitness space. Published figures are unofficial estimates, and his earnings profile changed markedly with his 2025 reality breakthrough.
Personal Life
Dylan’s public identity is built around the outdoors: surfing, trail running, rock climbing, fishing and travel fill his social media, and he has competed in triathlons. He is in a long-term relationship with his high-school sweetheart, Courtney King, whom he has occasionally featured online while keeping the relationship largely private. He remains close to Zac — the brothers’ partnership, on screen and off, is the constant running through his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Dylan Efron related to Zac Efron?
He is Zac Efron’s younger brother, born four years after him in 1992.
Did Dylan Efron win The Traitors?
Yes — he won season 3 of the US series in 2025 as a Faithful, sharing the prize with the other surviving faithful contestants.
How old is Dylan Efron?
He was born on 6 February 1992, making him 34 years old in 2026.
What does Dylan Efron do for a living?
He is a producer and television personality — formerly a Warner Bros. production coordinator, then a producer on Down to Earth and a reality-TV star in his own right.
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Sources
Net worth and salary figures are estimates based on publicly available sources and may change over time.
