Highlights
- Cole and Dylan Sprouse have built incredibly successful acting careers, earning a combined net worth of $13 million.
- The Sprouse brothers started their acting journeys at just 8 months old and quickly became familiar faces in sitcoms, films and commercials.
- While they began their careers as twin actors, Cole and Dylan have transitioned into successful solo careers, with numerous projects in the pipeline for both of them.
Twins turn heads, whether they're endearing children down the block in a double stroller, dressed in matching outfits, or authentic duplicates. Psychologists have been studying them for years and Hollywood adores them. Anyone who has ever had to perform a double-take to distinguish one twin from another realizes that, without question, twins are just cool.
Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse are talented and handsome, and they are loaded. As of 2024, Dylan Sprouse has an estimated net worth of $5 million and Cole Sprouse has an estimated net worth of $8 million! The question remains, how did the Sprouse brothers earn a combined net worth of $13 million? Well, that's for us to know and for you to find out, as long as you keep scrolling.
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Dylan and Cole Sprouse are content to leave their on-screen collaborations in the past despite demands from fans.Updated April 2024: Rumors have been floating around the entertainment industry that Dylan and Cole Sprouse may be considering working together again. While nothing solid has been confirmed, the brothers have made it clear that they do not want to come across as a "circus act" if they do choose to do a project together. As such, Dylan and Cole are leaning more toward collaborating on a project together that digs deeper than just a film or series that has to do with being twins. When/if this does come to fruition, given the success of Cole and Dylan's latest projects, they could just have another winner on their hands as well.
14 Dylan And Cole Sprouse Began Acting At A Young Age
Cole and Dylan were 8-months-old when their acting careers began
Jaleel White, known globally as Family Matters star, Steve Urkel, got his start in showbiz doing television commercials. He started at the age of 3. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, also known as Michelle Tanner from Full House, began filming their hit TV show at 9 months old. However, Cole and Dylan launched their careers at the tender age(s) of just 8 months old!
The twins first appeared in a diaper commercial, shifting on-screen time every few seconds. Because of child labor laws in California, which limit the amount of time kids can be filmed in a day, Dylan and Cole often played the same role. Casting twins in a solo role makes it easier for directors because crews can film the character they play for longer.
13 Dylan And Cole Sprouse's First Noteworthy Roles
Cole and Dylan's first roles were in Grace Under Fire and Big Daddy
Starting at 243 days old, the two played Patrick Kelly, a single character on the ABC series, Grace Under Fire. They were behind cameras and lights, and acting up a storm, before they could even walk or talk!
In 1999, the twins starred in their first main feature film, Big Daddy,a film that "dragged on" according to Dylan. Cole and Dylan shared the part of Julian, a five-year-old boy who is adopted by Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler's character).
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12 Cole Sprouse Was On Friends
Cole Sprouse played Ross Geller's son, Ben Geller
On the hit sitcom Friends, Ben Geller added to part of the dynamic that is the confusing Geller family. Ben was the child of Carol Willick and the charming, but sometimes confusing, Ross Geller (played by David Schwimmer). Ben resides with his mom and her spouse, Susan Bunch. Ben was played by two other actors in Seasons Three through Five and by Cole during Seasons Six through Eight.
Ben is Ross Geller's only child from his first marriage. Bright by nature, and used to being spoiled by three competing parents, Ben grows up to be a comical rascal. Ben enigmatically fades from the show right before the birth of Emma. Emma is Rachel and Ross' baby, and Ben's half-sister.
As of 2024, Ben Geller would be close to 30 years old, three years younger than Cole Sprouse is today (31).
11 Cole And Dylan Sprouse's First Role As Different Characters
Dylan and Cole Sprouse's first role as different people was on MadTV
For the first few years of their acting careers, Cole and Dylan played the same role and were stuck together like Krazy Glue and hands. However, as Dylan and his brother Cole, grew older, they started taking on more roles as separate characters. They frequently worked on the same projects, though.
The incredibly close brothers' first roles as different characters in the same production were as children in a sketch on MADtv. They were around 5-6 years of age at the time. In the skit, comedian Will Sasso, bashes the twins, calling them 'idiots' and saying they have 'stupid ears' in front of a live studio audience. If viewers look closely, the boys appear on the verge of tears during the skit.
10 Disney Put Dylan And Cole Sprouse On The Map
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody earned Cole and Dylan Sprouse salaries of $20,000/episode
From March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody aired on Disney Channel. With four million viewers, the show was the most successful debut for the channel. The series is set in Boston, in the Tipton Hotel, and centers on Cody Martin and Zack Martin (Dylan and Cole). They are problematic twins who inhabit the Tipton Hotel.
According to CelebrityNetWorth, both Cole and Dylan Sprouse earned $20,000 each for every episode of the show, averaging around $600,000 per season.
The sitcom put the twins on the map. Cole and Dylan won a Young Artist Award in 2006. In 2007, 2008, and 2009, they won the Kids Choice Awards. Dylan even won a UK Kids' Choice Award in 2008. Their performances on the show won the brothers millions upon millions of fans around the world and millions upon millions of dollars as well.
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The Suite Life on Deck further helped to build Cole and Dylan Sprouse's Fortunes
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody was so beloved that the Disney network decided to do a spin-off. On Disney Channel, from September 26, 2008, to May 6, 2011, The Suite Life on Deck aired.
The series follows hotel heiress, London Tipton, and twin brothers, Cody and Zack Martin, in a whole new atmosphere. They are aboard the SS Tipton, where they meet Bailey Pickett and attend Seven Seas High School. Mr. Moseby oversees the ship.
For the show, Dylan won the Kids' Choice Awards in 2010 and 2011. Dylan was also nominated for a Hollywood Teen TV Award in 2010. A TV film was made, based on both shows. It was called The Suite Life Movie, and it premiered on March 25, 2011, on Disney Channel.
It's reported that between 2006 and 2008, the twins were able to earn a total of around $3 million for their work on the Suite Life shows and film.
8 Cole Sprouse Went On To Become A CW Star
Cole Sprouse played Jughead Jones on Riverdale
In 2017, Cole began starring on The CW television series, Riverdale as Jughead Jones. The show premiered on January 26, 2017. Jughead, the leader of the Southside Serpents, is a senior at Riverdale High School. Jones is also a novel writer, newspaper editor, and eventual drug runner. At one point, Jughead almost dies for the Serpents.
This is the first time we saw Cole play a serious, dramatic role. Fans got so used to Cole playing upbeat, kiddy characters, that seeing him as a gang leader on Riverdale genuinely made viewers realize that he is a multi-dimensional actor and loved him even more for it.
7 Dylan Sprouse Took An Acting Break Until 2017
Dylan Sprouse returned to the small screen as Lucas Ward In Dismissed
After taking a six-year break, Dylan returned to the small screen for the 2017 film, Dismissed. In the picture, Dylan plays Lucas Ward. Lucas is a transfer student at a high school. He becomes the teacher's pet. After receiving a B+ on his paper, Lucas is fixated on getting his grade altered to the A he feels he so justly deserves.
Lucas speedily demonstrates that he will stop at nothing to receive what he desires, which results in danger for his teacher.
Dismissed was both critically praised and enjoyed by Netflix fans.
6 Dylan Sprouse's Acting Career Suddenly Became White Hot
Dylan Sprouse landed back-to-back projects, Carte Blanche, Banana Split, Daddy & Turandot
The year 2017 was an active year for an evolving Dylan. Aside from his malevolent role in Dismissed, Dylan was cast as Nick in a comedy movie, Banana Split. The film finds Dylan's character in the center of a love triangle between two friends who both adore him.
Dylan booked a short film, Carte Blanche, during the same year. In 2018, Dylan joined the Chinese motion picture, Turandot, as Calaf, opposite actress, Guan Xiaotong. The same year, the Sprouse twins signed on as Paul for a short film, Daddy. As such, their net worths skyrocketed in short order.
5 Cole Sprouse Starred In A Life-Changing Role
Cole Sprouse said Five Feet Apart was one of his most challenging roles
Cole said filming Five Feet Apart transformed his life as a result of the subject matter of the project.
"I think the cystic fibrosis patients that we worked with, like Claire, who are no longer with us," Cole explained. "It was certainly something we all took really hard. He was explaining the most challenging parts of playing Will in the movie. "Just learning how a cystic fibrosis patient approaches mortality as a concept is really heavy."
Cole went on to say, "It’s challenging to try to maintain levity on a set of this kind. The content is heavy. Emotionally heavy. That was still probably the most challenging part about it, and something that changed my life—changed all of our lives."
The film went on to gross $91.5 million.
4 Dylan Sprouse Joined The Popular After Franchise
Dylan Sprouse played Trevor in After We Collided
Dylan has been cast as "F**king Trevor" in After We Collided. The character is called 'F**king Trevor' because Hardin Scott despises him.
Dylan announced his casting via an Instagram video. The author of the series, Anna Todd captioned the video, "We have our [F-cking] Trevor?".
"I'm very excited to announce to you that I will be playing Trevor in After We Collided, Dylan explained. "I cannot wait to bring f**king Trevor to life for you and I'm excited for you all to see the finished content. Can't wait to start filming."
While the film did not garner any critical acclaim, fans enjoyed it. Because of this, Dylan's career continued to soar.
3 Cole Sprouse Starred In A Podcast
Cole Sprouse starred in and produced Borrasca
Cole starred in the horror podcast, Borrasca. A podcast that garnered the attention of listeners very quickly.
"The environment and the setting is just as big a character as the protagonist," Cole explained. "We wanted Borrasca to also feel like a character in this radio play."
Cole takes on the role of Sam Walker, a protagonist who moves with his family to Drisking, Missouri.
Cole jumped at the first-time voice acting opportunity and worked hard to be good at the voice acting craft.
"With acting, you can end up relying too much on the visual cues," Cole told Rolling Stone. "When it comes to voice acting, you don’t have that crutch to rely upon — a quivering lip, a tear. Not to completely out myself as a massive dork, but video games have always kind of been my medium of choice when I was a child. I’d always wanted to step into that sort of arena."
The podcast lasted for two seasons before wrapping up in 2022.
2 Where Do Cole And Dylan Sprouse Live? Their Real Estate Portfolio
The twins both purchased homes in 2021
As if their lives weren't already impressive enough, the brothers both purchased homes in 2021. Cole Sprouse purchased his modern home in Hollywood Hills, which was priced at $2.9 million. The impressive home is 2,500 square feet and has four-bedrooms.
Shortly after, Dylan Sprouse purchased his home in August 2021. The Spanish style cottage he acquired had a price tag of $1.8 million, and is located in the same neighborhood as his brother's home, according to virtualglobetrotting.
1 The Future Of Acting For Dylan And Cole Sprouse
Given the twins' ability to transition from child actors to adults with ease, it is not surprising that both Dylan and Cole have several projects waiting to be released.
With one project in post-production and having starred in Lisa Frankenstein and I Wish You All The Best in 2024, Cole is looking to have a successful 2024 to 2025.
Dylan starred in the film, Beautiful Wedding in 2024. And with another project in post-production, Dylan will continue to be a mainstay in the entertainment world for the next several years as well.
It is not easy to go from a cute child actor, especially as a twin, to go on to have successful careers as singletons. But Dylan and Cole have defied the odds and will likely continue to do so with the talent the two brothers possess.
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