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Zachery Ty Bryan

Zachery Ty Bryan is an American actor and film producer, most recognized for his role as Brad Taylor on the sitcom *Home Improvement*. He also appeared in films such as *First Kid* and *The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift*. While his acting career is notable, recent years have brought him attention due to legal issues and personal struggles.

October 9, 1981: Zachery Ty Bryan's Birth

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

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1995: Appearance on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

In 1995, Zachery Ty Bryan appeared as Steve on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

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1995: Role in Magic Island

In 1995, Zachery Ty Bryan starred as Jack Carlisle in the movie "Magic Island".

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1996: Role in First Kid

In 1996, Zachery Ty Bryan played the role of the school bully in the Sinbad comedy "First Kid".

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1998: Role in Principal Takes a Holiday

In 1998, Zachery Ty Bryan starred in the TV movie "Principal Takes a Holiday".

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1999: Roles in True Heart and The Rage: Carrie 2

In 1999, Zachery Ty Bryan starred in "True Heart" and as Eric in "The Rage: Carrie 2".

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1999: End of Home Improvement

In 1999, Zachery Ty Bryan's role as Brad Taylor on "Home Improvement" ended. He played the role until the series concluded.

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2001: Appearance on Touched by an Angel

In 2001, Zachery Ty Bryan portrayed an ice hockey player in an episode of "Touched by an Angel".

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2002: Appearance on Buffy the Vampire Slayer

In 2002, Zachery Ty Bryan appeared on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as Peter Nicols.

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2003: Appearance on Smallville

In 2003, Zachery Ty Bryan appeared on "Smallville" as Eric Marsh, a high school baseball player using steroids made from meteor rock.

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2005: Appearance on Veronica Mars and Code Breakers

In 2005, Zachery Ty Bryan appeared in "Veronica Mars" as Caz Truman, and in ESPN's TV movie "Code Breakers" as Bryan Nolan.

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2005: Role in The Game of Their Lives

In 2005, Zachery Ty Bryan played defender Harry Keough in the movie "The Game of Their Lives", also known as "The Miracle Match".

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2006: Appearance on Shark

In 2006, Zachery Ty Bryan made an appearance on "Shark" as Scott Natterson.

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2006: Role in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

In 2006, Zachery Ty Bryan played a villain named Clay in "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift".

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March 10, 2007: Marriage to Carly Matros

On March 10, 2007, Zachery Ty Bryan married Carly Matros, whom he met while attending La Cañada High School.

2008: Appearance on Burn Notice

In 2008, Zachery Ty Bryan guest starred on "Cold Case" as the young murderer in the flashback scenes and in "Burn Notice" as a young man hiring a hitman to kill his stepmother.

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2009: Roles in Meteor and THOR: Hammer of the Gods

In 2009, Zachery Ty Bryan played a deputy in the TV mini-series "Meteor" and Thor in the Syfy channel film "THOR: Hammer of the Gods," which aired on November 29, 2009.

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2009: Retirement from Acting

In 2009, Zachery Ty Bryan retired from acting.

June 23, 2014: Birth of Twin Daughters

On June 23, 2014, Zachery Ty Bryan and Carly Matros welcomed twin girls.

June 7, 2016: Birth of Third Daughter

On June 7, 2016, Zachery Ty Bryan and Carly Matros welcomed their third daughter.

March 18, 2019: Birth of Son

On March 18, 2019, Zachery Ty Bryan and Carly Matros welcomed a son.

September 2020: Divorce from Carly Matros

In September 2020, Zachery Ty Bryan and Carly Matros divorced after 13 years of marriage.

October 2020: Arrest in Oregon

In October 2020, Zachery Ty Bryan was held on several charges including felony strangulation, misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree assault and interfering with making a police report, after an apparent argument with his girlfriend in their apartment in Lane County, Oregon.

February 2021: Guilty Plea and Sentencing

In February 2021, Zachery Ty Bryan pleaded guilty to two charges, menacing and fourth degree assault, while six others were dismissed. He was sentenced to three years of bench probation and ordered to partake in a batterer intervention program and to have no contact with the victim.

November 17, 2021: Engagement to Johnnie Faye Cartwright

On November 17, 2021, Zachery Ty Bryan announced his engagement to model Johnnie Faye Cartwright.

2021: DUI Charge Resulting in License Suspension

In 2021, Zachery Ty Bryan stated that a DUI charge resulted in his license getting suspended.

April 2022: Birth of Daughter with Johnnie Faye Cartwright

In April 2022, Zachery Ty Bryan and Johnnie Faye Cartwright had a daughter.

November 2022: Announcement of Expecting Twins

In early November 2022, Zachery Ty Bryan and Johnnie Faye Cartwright announced they were expecting twins.

2022: Cast in The Guardians of Justice

In 2022, Zachery Ty Bryan was cast in a small role in "The Guardians of Justice."

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May 14, 2023: Birth of Twins

On May 14, 2023, Johnnie Faye Cartwright gave birth to twins, Zachery Ty Bryan's sixth and seventh children, respectively, and his second set of twins.

June 2023: Accusations of Fraudulent Startup Scheme

In June 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Zachery Ty Bryan was accused of running a fraudulent agriculture-technology startup scheme. Four sources told the publication that the scheme involved them giving Bryan individual payment amounts ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 in exchange for fake contracts that actually had no value. The amount of money Bryan earned from the scheme is said to have totaled close to $50,000.

July 28, 2023: Arrest for Domestic Assault

On July 28, 2023, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested for domestic assault again in Eugene, Oregon and was charged with fourth degree robbery and harassment.

October 25, 2023: Guilty Plea to Felony Assault

On October 25, 2023, Zachery Ty Bryan pleaded guilty to Felony Assault in the Fourth Degree Constituting Domestic Violence. Bryan was sentenced to 36 months of supervised probation, seven days in jail and was required to abide by a set of conditions typical of domestic violence cases, including no contact with his victim.

2023: Court Order to Pay Investor

In 2023, the Superior Court of Los Angeles ordered Zachery Ty Bryan and his production company, Lost Lane, to pay $108,940.57 to an investor, after finding him guilty of scamming money for a film featuring Thomas Jane, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Alex Pettyfer.

February 17, 2024: Arrest for Alleged DUI

On the morning of February 17, 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested for alleged DUI after a traffic collision in La Quinta, California. He was charged with misdemeanor contempt of court and a felony for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, marking his fourth DUI charge. He was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bail.

March 27, 2024: Additional Felony DUI Charge

On March 27, 2024, it was revealed that Zachery Ty Bryan had received an additional felony charge related to driving under the influence after having three or more DUI convictions in the last 10 years.

October 2024: Bryan running from California

In October 2024, during an arrest in Oklahoma, Zachery Ty Bryan revealed that he was "running" from his previous longtime home of California, stating, "I hate that place." Despite leaving the state, Bryan still has residency in La Quinta, California, where he is currently facing a drunk driving related charge.

October 24, 2024: Arrest for DUI and Driving Without a Valid License

On October 24, 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested in Custer County, Oklahoma for driving under the influence, his second DUI offense in 2024, and also for driving without a valid license. He was booked into jail shortly after 8:30 a.m.

October 29, 2024: Release of Dashcam Footage

On October 29, 2024, additional dashcam footage obtained by Fox News was released that confirmed that Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested after refusing to take a sobriety test, and that he also admitted to driving after a night of drinking during his arrest.

January 2, 2025: Arrest for Second-Degree Domestic Violence

On January 2, 2025, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and charged with second-degree domestic violence. Later reports revealed that he allegedly punched and choked a woman.

January 3, 2025: Release from Detention Center

On January 3, 2025, Zachery Ty Bryan was released from the J. Reuben Long Detention Center.

January 2025: Revelation of Child with Woman Accused of Assault

In January 2025, Zachery Ty Bryan was revealed to have had a child with a woman he was accused of assaulting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.