History of Zachery Ty Bryan in Timeline

Zachery Ty Bryan is an American actor and film producer primarily recognized for his role as Brad Taylor on the sitcom Home Improvement. He has also appeared in films such as First Kid and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Bryan's career is primarily centered around acting in television and film productions.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

October 9, 1981: Zachery Ty Bryan's Birth

On October 9, 1981, Zachery Tyler Bryan was born. He would later become an actor and film producer, 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.

1995: Starring in Magic Island

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

1996: Role in First Kid

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

1998: Role in Principal Takes a Holiday

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

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

In 1999, Zachery Ty Bryan starred in the movie True Heart and played Eric in The Rage: Carrie 2.

1999: End of Home Improvement

In 1999, the TV show Home Improvement concluded. Zachery Ty Bryan played Brad Taylor in the show, who was known for experimenting with different hairstyles and frequently getting into trouble.

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.

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.

2005: Appearance on Veronica Mars and Code Breakers

In 2005, Zachery Ty Bryan appeared on 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 alongside Gerard Butler in the movie The Game of Their Lives, also known as The Miracle Match.

2006: Appearance on Shark

In 2006, Zachery Ty Bryan appeared on Shark as Scott Natterson.

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.

March 10, 2007: Marriage to Carly Matros

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

2008: Appearance on Burn Notice

In 2008, Zachery Ty Bryan guest-starred on Burn Notice as a young man hiring a hitman to kill his stepmother.

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November 29, 2009: THOR: Hammer of the Gods Aired

On November 29, 2009, THOR: Hammer of the Gods, a made-for-TV Syfy channel film in which Zachery Ty Bryan played Thor, originally aired.

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 daughters.

June 7, 2016: Birth of Third Daughter

On June 7, 2016, Zachery Ty Bryan and Carly Matros had a third daughter.

March 18, 2019: Birth of Son

On March 18, 2019, Zachery Ty Bryan and Carly Matros had 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 arrested in Lane County, Oregon, on charges including felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault, following an argument with his girlfriend.

February 2021: Guilty Plea and Sentencing

In February 2021, Zachery Ty Bryan pleaded guilty to menacing and fourth degree assault charges. He was sentenced to three years of bench probation and ordered to partake in a batterer intervention program.

November 17, 2021: Engagement to Johnnie Faye Cartwright

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

2021: Prior DUI Charge

In 2021, Zachery Ty Bryan stated in dashcam video footage that the DUI charge that resulted in his license getting suspended was issued.

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: Casting in The Guardians of Justice

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

May 14, 2023: Birth of Twins with Johnnie Faye Cartwright

On May 14, 2023, Johnnie Faye Cartwright gave birth to twins, Zachery Ty Bryan’s sixth and seventh children.

June 2023: Allegations 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, allegedly accumulating close to $50,000.

July 28, 2023: Arrest for Domestic Assault in Oregon

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, and was sentenced to 36 months of supervised probation, seven days in jail, and required to abide by conditions typical of domestic violence cases.

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.

March 27, 2024: Additional Felony Charge for DUI

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: Severed Ties with California

By October 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan had severed ties with California.

October 2024: Bryan "Running" from California

During an arrest in Oklahoma in October 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan stated he was "running" from his previous longtime home of California.

October 24, 2024: Arrest for DUI in Oklahoma

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.

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 in Myrtle Beach for Domestic Violence

On January 2, 2025, Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and charged with second-degree domestic violence.

January 3, 2025: Release from Detention Center

On January 3, 2025, Zachery Ty Bryan was released from the J. Reuben Long Detention Center following his arrest for second-degree domestic violence in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.