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'''Dylan Jeremy Neal''' (born October 8, 1969<ref name="Catching up...">"Catching up with....Dylan Neal". ''Soap Opera Digest''. July 22, 2013. p. 73.</ref>) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[actor]]. He holds [[dual citizenship]] in Canada and the United States. He is known for his portrayal of the character Dylan Shaw on the [[soap opera]] ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'', [[Doug Witter]] on ''[[Dawson's Creek]]'', and Detective Mike Celluci in the supernatural series ''[[Blood Ties (TV series)|Blood Ties]]''. He also played Aaron Jacobs on ''[[Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]''. |
'''Dylan Jeremy Neal''' (born October 8, 1969<ref name="Catching up...">"Catching up with....Dylan Neal". ''Soap Opera Digest''. July 22, 2013. p. 73.</ref>) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[actor]]. He holds [[dual citizenship]] in Canada and the [[United States]]. He is known for his portrayal of the character Dylan Shaw on the [[soap opera]] ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'', [[Doug Witter]] on ''[[Dawson's Creek]]'', and Detective Mike Celluci in the supernatural series ''[[Blood Ties (TV series)|Blood Ties]]''. He also played Aaron Jacobs on ''[[Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]''. |
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In 2013, Neal landed the lead role opposite [[Andie MacDowell]] in the [[Hallmark Channel]]'s first scripted TV series, ''[[Cedar Cove (TV series)|Cedar Cove]]''. The series premiered on July 20, 2013, and is based on the [[Debbie Macomber#Cedar Cove Series|series of books by the same name]], written by [[Debbie Macomber]]. |
In 2013, Neal landed the lead role opposite [[Andie MacDowell]] in the [[Hallmark Channel]]'s first scripted TV series, ''[[Cedar Cove (TV series)|Cedar Cove]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Dylan-Neal-Joins-Cast-of-Hallmark-Channels-Original-Movie-CEDAR-COVE-20120612|title=Dylan Neal Joins Cast of Hallmark Channel's Original Movie CEDAR COVE|date=12 June 2012|publisher=Broadway World}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twnvZf7WOjg|title=Home & Family - Actor Dylan Neal talks about his on-screen Romance with Andie MacDowell|date=4 August 2014|website=Hallmark Channel's Youtube Channel}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT9yMeO3ep0|title=The People of Cedar Cove - Dylan Neal as Jack|date=1 July 2015|website=Hallmark Channel's Youtube Channel}}</ref> The series premiered on July 20, 2013, and is based on the [[Debbie Macomber#Cedar Cove Series|series of books by the same name]], written by [[Debbie Macomber]]. |
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In 2015, he started appearing as Henry Ross in Hallmark's original mystery series ''[[Gourmet Detective]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2015/01/bb-alum-dylan-neal-writes-stars-hallmarks-gourmet-detective|title=‘B&B’ Alum Dylan Neal Writes And Stars In Hallmark’s ‘Gourmet Detective’|date=13 January 2015|published=Soap Opera Network}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/television/dylan-neal-stars-in-gourmet-detective-on-hallmark-movies-mysteries/article_961d12e2-12f4-54ad-b3c4-5e40086ab7e7.html|title=Dylan Neal stars in 'Gourmet Detective' on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries|date=16 May 2015|publisher=Herald Extra}}</ref> |
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In 2016, he starred in the Hallmark TV movie "Looks Like Christmas" with Anne Heche. |
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==Personal life== |
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Neal transferred to T. A. Blakelock High School in [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] for his last two years of schooling. It was there that he gained an interest in the Performing Arts and participated in his school's Drama Program. In light of his newfound passion and upon the advice of his Drama teacher, Neal decided he wanted to make a career of acting.<ref name="Dylan Neal Central"/> |
Neal transferred to T. A. Blakelock High School in [[Oakville, Ontario|Oakville]] for his last two years of schooling. It was there that he gained an interest in the Performing Arts and participated in his school's Drama Program. In light of his newfound passion and upon the advice of his Drama teacher, Neal decided he wanted to make a career of acting.<ref name="Dylan Neal Central"/> |
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Before becoming an actor, Neal was a [[caterer]] and delivered lunch baskets to private businesses in industrial areas around Toronto.<ref name="Dylan Neal at RingCon">{{cite web|title=Dylan Neal at RingCon|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpDNfxwcl0k&feature=related|accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref> He also delivered pizzas for a living before making it as an actor.<ref name="Catching up..."/><ref name="Dylan Neal at RingCon"/> |
Before becoming an actor, Neal was a [[caterer]] and delivered lunch baskets to private businesses in industrial areas around Toronto.<ref name="Dylan Neal at RingCon">{{cite web|title=Dylan Neal at RingCon|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpDNfxwcl0k&feature=related|accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref> He also delivered pizzas for a living before making it as an actor.<ref name="Catching up..."/><ref name="Dylan Neal at RingCon"/> He has been passionate about furniture making.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/furniture/%E2%80%9Ccedar-cove%E2%80%9D-actor-dylan-neal-passionate-about-furniture-making|title='Cedar Cove' Star Dylan Neal Is Passionate About Furniture Making|date=15 September 2015|website=Woodworking Network}}</ref> |
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Neal is married to TV writer Becky Southwell who has co-written some of the ''[[Gourmet Detective]]'' films with him. They were married on 21 September 1996 and have two children together. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/big-picture-dylan-neal-in-high-gear-1.2217151|title=Big Picture: Dylan Neal in high gear|date=24 March 2016|website=Times Colonist}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://frostsnow.com/50-shades-of-grey-star-dylan-neal-opens-up-about-his-married-life-wife-becky-southwell-and-family|title=50 Shades of Grey star Dylan Neal opens up about his married life, wife Becky Southwell, and family|accessdate=11 January 2018|website=frostnow.com}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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In 2007, Neal gained popularity among the [[Science fiction|sci-fi]]/[[fantasy]] genre fan base after taking on the role of Detective Mike Celluci in [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]]'s [[Television in Canada|Canadian]] [[vampire]] fantasy show ''[[Blood Ties (TV series)|Blood Ties]]'', in which he starred alongside [[Christina Cox]] and [[Kyle Schmid]]. The producers of the show ultimately chose Neal, Cox, and Schmid as the three leads of the show over other auditioning actors after observing the natural chemistry among the trio.<ref name="Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid at Fan Convention">{{cite web|title=Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid at Fan Convention|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e77hY6zXk-4|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref> Neal later commented that fans often compliment the three actors for their charming on-screen chemistry and camaraderie.<ref name="Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid at Fan Convention"/> |
In 2007, Neal gained popularity among the [[Science fiction|sci-fi]]/[[fantasy]] genre fan base after taking on the role of Detective Mike Celluci in [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]]'s [[Television in Canada|Canadian]] [[vampire]] fantasy show ''[[Blood Ties (TV series)|Blood Ties]]'', in which he starred alongside [[Christina Cox]] and [[Kyle Schmid]]. The producers of the show ultimately chose Neal, Cox, and Schmid as the three leads of the show over other auditioning actors after observing the natural chemistry among the trio.<ref name="Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid at Fan Convention">{{cite web|title=Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid at Fan Convention|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e77hY6zXk-4|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref> Neal later commented that fans often compliment the three actors for their charming on-screen chemistry and camaraderie.<ref name="Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid at Fan Convention"/> |
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Neal currently plays the male lead opposite [[Andie MacDowell]] in the television series ''[[Cedar Cove (TV series)|Cedar Cove]]'' for the [[Hallmark Channel]]. Neal plays Jack Griffith, a Philadelphia reporter. He played Bob Adams in the highly anticipated film adaptation ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey (film)|Fifty Shades of Grey]]'' (2015). |
Neal currently plays the male lead opposite [[Andie MacDowell]] in the television series ''[[Cedar Cove (TV series)|Cedar Cove]]'' for the [[Hallmark Channel]]. Neal plays Jack Griffith, a Philadelphia reporter. He played Bob Adams, stepfather to the main character Anastasia Steele ([[Dakota Johnson]]) in the highly anticipated film adaptation ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey (film)|Fifty Shades of Grey]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/July-2014/On-the-Cover-Dylan-Neal-talks-about-starring-in-Fifty-Shades-of-Grey-and-his-Richmond-Hill-roots/|title=On the Cover: Dylan Neal talks about starring in Fifty Shades of Grey and his Richmond Hill roots|date=29 July 2014|publisher=Post City Toronto}}</ref> |
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Neal and his wife, Becky Southwell, write and produce their own projects through Southwell Neal Entertainment. They are the creative force behind the ''[[Gourmet Detective]]'' original films for [[Hallmark Movies & Mysteries]], based on the novels by Peter King. As of June 2017, Neal has made 4 TV Movies based on the character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/gourmet-detective|title=PREVIEW "GOURMET DETECTIVE"|accessdate=11 January 2018|website=Hallmark Movies & Mysteries}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/looks-like-christmas/cast/dylan-neal|title=DYLAN NEAL|accessdate=11 January 2018|website=Hallmark Channel}}</ref> |
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As of June 2016, Neal has made 3 TV Movies based on the character created by Peter King, The Gourmet Detective. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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| 1994–1996|| ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' || Dylan Shaw || 119 episodes |
| 1994–1996|| ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' || Dylan Shaw<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soapcentral.com/bb/whoswho/dylan.php|title=Dylan Shaw|accessdate=11 January 2018|website=soapcentral.com}}</ref> || 119 episodes |
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| Born | Dylan Jeremy Neal October 8, 1969 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse | Becky Southwell (m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
Dylan Jeremy Neal (born October 8, 1969[1]) is a Canadian actor. He holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States. He is known for his portrayal of the character Dylan Shaw on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, Doug Witter on Dawson's Creek, and Detective Mike Celluci in the supernatural series Blood Ties. He also played Aaron Jacobs on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
In 2013, Neal landed the lead role opposite Andie MacDowell in the Hallmark Channel's first scripted TV series, Cedar Cove.[2][3][4] The series premiered on July 20, 2013, and is based on the series of books by the same name, written by Debbie Macomber. In 2015, he started appearing as Henry Ross in Hallmark's original mystery series Gourmet Detective.[5][6]
Personal life
Dylan Neal was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, in 1969. Four months after his birth, his family moved to Oakville, Ontario. He attended Appleby College in Oakville and initially wanted to become a professional squash player.[7]
Neal transferred to T. A. Blakelock High School in Oakville for his last two years of schooling. It was there that he gained an interest in the Performing Arts and participated in his school's Drama Program. In light of his newfound passion and upon the advice of his Drama teacher, Neal decided he wanted to make a career of acting.[7]
Before becoming an actor, Neal was a caterer and delivered lunch baskets to private businesses in industrial areas around Toronto.[8] He also delivered pizzas for a living before making it as an actor.[1][8] He has been passionate about furniture making.[9]
Neal is married to TV writer Becky Southwell who has co-written some of the Gourmet Detective films with him. They were married on 21 September 1996 and have two children together. [10][11]
Career
Neal has said that, after finishing his work on The Bold and the Beautiful, he was initially concerned about his ability to find another acting job. "There are certain expectations--or a certain lack of expectations--of soap opera actors," he said.[8]
In 2007, Neal gained popularity among the sci-fi/fantasy genre fan base after taking on the role of Detective Mike Celluci in Lifetime's Canadian vampire fantasy show Blood Ties, in which he starred alongside Christina Cox and Kyle Schmid. The producers of the show ultimately chose Neal, Cox, and Schmid as the three leads of the show over other auditioning actors after observing the natural chemistry among the trio.[12] Neal later commented that fans often compliment the three actors for their charming on-screen chemistry and camaraderie.[12]
Neal currently plays the male lead opposite Andie MacDowell in the television series Cedar Cove for the Hallmark Channel. Neal plays Jack Griffith, a Philadelphia reporter. He played Bob Adams, stepfather to the main character Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) in the highly anticipated film adaptation Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).[13]
Neal and his wife, Becky Southwell, write and produce their own projects through Southwell Neal Entertainment. They are the creative force behind the Gourmet Detective original films for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, based on the novels by Peter King. As of June 2017, Neal has made 4 TV Movies based on the character.[14][15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Learning the Ropes | Student Hunk | 1 episode |
| 1988 | Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future | Jon Power | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Summer Storm | TV miniseries | |
| 1989 | War of the Worlds | Scavenger 1 | 1 episode |
| 1989 | My Secret Identity | Sean Casey | 1 episode |
| 1990 | E.N.G. | Kevin Wilkes | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Prom Night III: The Last Kiss | Andrew Douglas | video |
| 1990 | Maniac Mansion | Bo Riddley | 1 episode |
| 1991 | Top Cops | Robert Schaller/Ricky Grim/Corky | 1 episode |
| 1992 | I'll Never Get to Heaven | Carl | |
| 1992 | Catwalk | 1 episode | |
| 1993 | Sweating Bullets | River Rhodes | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Class of '96 | Phillip | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Jim Reardon | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story | John Wallace | TV movie |
| 1994–1996 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Dylan Shaw[16] | 119 episodes |
| 1997 | Taylor's Return | Robert | |
| 1997 | Moloney | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | Life with Roger | Collin, the Exterminator | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Pacific Palisades | Cory Robbins | 7 episodes |
| 1998 | Profiler | Philip Nichols | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show | Roger Persimmons | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Working | Royce | 1 episode |
| 1998 | You Wish | Ken | 1 episode |
| 1998–1999 | Hyperion Bay | Nick Sweeny | 17 episodes |
| 1999 | JAG | Lt. Dalton "Boomer" Jonas | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | It's Like, You Know... | Kevin | 1 episode |
| 2000 | The President's Man | Sgt. Deke Slater | TV movie |
| 2001 | XCU: Extreme Close Up | Lew Constant | Film |
| 2001 | Thieves | Drew | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Flatland | David White | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers | David Martell | TV movie |
| 2002 | Relic Hunter | Zack | 1 episode |
| 2002 | 40 Days and 40 Nights | David | Film |
| 2002 | Landspeed | Young Brian Sanger | Film |
| 2002 | She Spies | Dr. Ellison | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Aaron Jacobs | 10 episodes |
| 1998–2003 | Dawson's Creek | Doug Witter | 20 episodes |
| 2003 | I'm with Her | John | 1 episode |
| 2004 | LAX | Harley's Date | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Kevin Hill | Trevor Mallard | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Chupacabra Terror | Lance Thompson | video |
| 2005 | Locusts | Dan Dryer | Main role |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Patrick Hale | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Extreme Dating | Sean | |
| 2005 | Bones | Lt. Col. Ben Fordham | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Mute | James | Short film |
| 2005 | Vampire Bats | Dan Dryer | TV movie |
| 2006 | The War at Home | Dr. Jonathan Vogel | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Cradle of Lies | Jack Collins | TV movie |
| 2006 | The Jake Effect | Robert | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | No Brother of Mine | Stuart St. Clair | TV movie |
| 2007 | Matters of Life and Dating | Guy DeMayo | TV movie |
| 2007–2008 | Blood Ties | Detective Mike Celluci | Main role, 22 episodes |
| 2008 | Psych | Jann | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Stargate Atlantis | Dave Sheppard | 1 episode |
| 2009 | The L Word | Caleb Cooper | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Wild Roses | Dillon Parker | 8 episodes |
| 2009 | Storm Seekers | Ryan Stewart | TV movie |
| 2009 | Murdoch Mysteries | Sergeant Jasper Linney | 1 episode |
| 2010 | My Family's Secret | Jason Darcie | |
| 2010 | Human Target | Wes Gibson | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Hermes | Film |
| 2009–2010 | Smallville | Ray Sacks | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | The Traveler | Detective Alexander Black | Film |
| 2010 | Life Unexpected | Bruce Jackson | 1 episode |
| 2011 | He Loves Me | Nick | TV movie |
| 2011 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Mr. Culver | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Another Man's Wife | Brian Warner | TV movie |
| 2011 | Ice Road Terror | Neil Conroy | TV movie |
| 2011 | Rizzoli & Isles | Dr. Hanson/Russell Dempsey | 1 episode |
| 2011 | A Trusted Man | Tom | TV movie |
| 2011 | Haven | Hugh Underwood | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Flashpoint | Cpt. Simon Griggs | 1 episode |
| 2012 | 90210 | William Paddington | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Ringer | Washburn Milter | 1 episode |
| 2013–2015 | Cedar Cove | Jack Griffith | Main role |
| 2013 | Bones | Ben Fordham | Episode 6 |
| 2013–2014 | Arrow | Professor Ivo | 7 episodes |
| 2014 | A Wife's Nightmare | Gabe | TV movie |
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Grey | Bob Adams | |
| 2015 | The Gourmet Detective | Henry Ross | TV movie |
| 2015 | A Healthy Place to Die: A Gourmet Detective Mystery | Henry Ross | TV movie |
| 2016 | Death Al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery | Henry Ross | TV movie |
| 2016 | Looks Like Christmas | Terry Evans | TV movie |
| 2017 | Eat, Drink & Be Buried: A Gourmet Detective Mystery | Henry Ross | TV Movie |
| 2017 | Fifty Shades Darker | Bob Adams | Unrated Edition |
| 2017 | Murdoch Mysteries | Sergeant Jasper Linney | 1 episode |
References
- ^ a b "Catching up with....Dylan Neal". Soap Opera Digest. July 22, 2013. p. 73.
- ^ "Dylan Neal Joins Cast of Hallmark Channel's Original Movie CEDAR COVE". Broadway World. 12 June 2012.
- ^ "Home & Family - Actor Dylan Neal talks about his on-screen Romance with Andie MacDowell". Hallmark Channel's Youtube Channel. 4 August 2014.
- ^ "The People of Cedar Cove - Dylan Neal as Jack". Hallmark Channel's Youtube Channel. 1 July 2015.
- ^ "'B&B' Alum Dylan Neal Writes And Stars In Hallmark's 'Gourmet Detective'". 13 January 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|published=ignored (help) - ^ "Dylan Neal stars in 'Gourmet Detective' on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries". Herald Extra. 16 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Dylan Neal Biography". Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ a b c "Dylan Neal at RingCon". Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "'Cedar Cove' Star Dylan Neal Is Passionate About Furniture Making". Woodworking Network. 15 September 2015.
- ^ "Big Picture: Dylan Neal in high gear". Times Colonist. 24 March 2016.
- ^ "50 Shades of Grey star Dylan Neal opens up about his married life, wife Becky Southwell, and family". frostnow.com. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid at Fan Convention". Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "On the Cover: Dylan Neal talks about starring in Fifty Shades of Grey and his Richmond Hill roots". Post City Toronto. 29 July 2014.
- ^ "PREVIEW "GOURMET DETECTIVE"". Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "DYLAN NEAL". Hallmark Channel. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Dylan Shaw". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
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