Zachery Ty Bryan

Zachery Ty Bryan, an American actor and film producer, was born on October 9, 1981, in Aurora, Colorado. He is best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the popular ABC sitcom Home Improvement.

Bryan began his entertainment career at a young age, starting with local print and television advertisements in Denver. His early exposure led to national campaigns for brands like Ralph Lauren and Burger King. His big break came when he was cast as Brad Taylor, the eldest son on Home Improvement, a role he played from 1991 until the series concluded in 1999.

Following Home Improvement, Bryan made guest appearances on several notable television shows. In 2002, he appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Peter Nicols. The following year, he took on the role of Eric Marsh in an episode of Smallville. In 2005, Bryan portrayed Caz Truman in Veronica Mars, and in 2006, he appeared in Shark as Scott Natterson.

Bryan's film career includes roles in various movies. In 1996, he played a school bully in the Sinbad comedy First Kid. He starred as Jack Carlisle in the 1995 movie Magic Island and took on the role of Eric in The Rage: Carrie 2 in 1999. In 2006, Bryan appeared as Clay in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, further diversifying his acting portfolio.

After a successful acting career, Bryan transitioned into film production. He co-produced the short film Trunk in 2008 and was an associate producer for The Missing Person in 2009. In 2010, he produced Prowl and continued his production endeavors with Rogue River and The Grief Tourist in 2012.

In 2022, Bryan returned to acting with a role in the Netflix series The Guardians of Justice. However, his recent years have been marred by legal issues. In October 2024, he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and driving without a valid license. Prior to that, in February 2024, he faced a felony DUI charge and a misdemeanor contempt of court charge. Additionally, in January 2025, Bryan was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and charged with second-degree domestic violence.

Bryan's personal life has seen significant events. In 2007, he married Carly Matros, with whom he has four children. The couple divorced in 2020. In 2021, Bryan announced his engagement to model Johnnie Faye Cartwright, and they have since welcomed three children together, including twins born in May 2023.